GeoSearch is actively recruiting a GIS Analyst to work in a remotely distributed team. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience applying geospatial technologies and spatial analytic methodologies to natural resource management and demonstrate a solid background in ArcGIS Online (AGOL) application building, and ArcGIS/AGOL administration. The Analyst must have exceptional communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to work well in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, processes, and analyzes spatial data in both vector and raster format

• Develops metadata in FGDC and ISO formats

• Builds data models for purposes of performing spatial analysis, including suitability analysis

• Serves as administrator and content creator for ESRI Portal/Enterprise/AGOL systems

• Works with data stewards from government agencies and commercial entities to facilitate data needs and requirements, provides technical assistance to clients

• Works with developers to develop and use coding (such as Python) to automate workflows

• Provides database support that requires knowledge of SQL enterprise database, ESRI SDE, and ESRI File geodatabase formats

• Troubleshoots data and workflow issues

• Documents data requirements and ensures metadata compliance

• Prepares models, diagrams and technical documentation for ETL processes, GIS applications, GIS databases, AGOL systems, data models, metadata and operating procedures

• Follows quality control procedures to ensure a high degree of consistency, integrity, and accuracy

Qualifications:

• ESRI Desktop Applications (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Pro)

• ESRI ArcGIS Online, ESRI Portal, and ESRI Enterprise, including application development and data services administration

• Hands on experience with data modeling and data analytics

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle

• Excellent communication skills, time-management, decision-making, and basic task organizational skills

• Ability to work well within a remote team environment

• Ability to apply creative solutions through strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Ability to train others (internal & external) using clear communication and provided program tools

• Experience with FGDC and ISO metadata creation and maintenance

• Experience in technical writing

• Data QA/QC experience

Requirements:

• US citizen with ability to pass a background check to obtain federal government contractor credentials

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in GIS, physical or natural science, geography, computer science or a related field

• Five years of experience using Esri ArcGIS to manage and analyze data and databases

• One year experience using Esri Portal/Enterprise/AGOL

Experience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements):

• Bachelors or master’s degree in GIS, marine or environmental sciences  

• Professional certification in Geographic Information Systems, such as GISP

• Three years or more applying GIS to natural resource management

• Experience with python or other GIS coding languages