GIS Analyst

DataStaff, Inc.
Raleigh / durham / CH, NC
31 Jan 2025

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DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a

GIS Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Cary, NC.

Seeking a qualified GIS analyst to adaptively manage GIS data and projects to create great outcomes. The GIS Analyst will lead a full complement of initiatives and must be able to bounce between projects, adjust on the fly, and be open to change. While the primary focus is on utility GIS, opportunities to be involved with all types of GIS data may be available.

The GIS analyst's primary purpose is to plan, design, manage, and maintain utility geospatial information to support activities such as utility system operations and maintenance, plan review, asset management, modeling, and master planning.The right candidate is dependable, needs limited direction, takes responsibility, and follows through on tasks. They must also be effective communicators. Must be able to take large, complex projects and break them into the manageable pieces necessary to achieve the principal goals.

Typical Tasks
  • Provides GIS leadership for the planning, design, management, improvement, and maintenance of GIS systems and data.
  • Coordinates and monitors daily tasks and provides technical training and guidance.
  • Serves as the utility GIS program liaison, technical support contact, and subject matter expert.
  • Manages periodic GIS improvement projects and GIS data acquisition surveys.
  • Creates and maintains utility GIS standards, procedures, and best practices for data collection, integration, editing, management, and archiving.
  • Trains and educates staff regarding the use of GIS and assists with GIS analysis and problem resolution.
  • Coordinates communication and data interaction between data sources such as Salesforce, ESO fire software, SAS, and Naviline.
  • Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge and strong capability with ArcMap 10.X, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Explorer.
  • Experience working with the ESRI Local Government Information Module (LGIM).
  • Experience with Survey 123, Collector, and other ESRI apps.
  • Skill with scripting languages such as Python.
  • Experience with water/reclaimed distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and storm-water systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction, record, and plat drawings as well as surveys and deeds.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information verbally, in writing, as well as in a simplified form for less technologically oriented staff.
  • Ability to create customized reports using GIS.
  • Ability to identify business processes that could benefit from GIS.
  • Proven research skills and the ability to keep and maintain accurate records.
  • Proficient with Salesforce.
  • Analytical skills to diagnose and identify solutions that will resolve complex technical problems; Ability to model spatial data including network modeling and/or complex spatial analysis; Ability to exercise good judgment, decision making, and creativity; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to readily grasp complex architectural environments; Ability to work from general direction in the development of detailed solutions.

Education and Experience
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with a bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience working with ESRI software.
  • Experience related to engineering and utilities principles and practices.
  • Licensing/Certifications
  • Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification strongly preferred.
  • Salesforce certification desired.
  • Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package.
  • ID: #48948286
  • State: North Carolina Raleigh / durham / CH 27601 Raleigh / durham / CH USA
  • City: Raleigh / durham / CH
  • Salary: $68,000 - $112,000
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-01-31
  • Deadline: 2023-03-26
  • Category: Et cetera