Reports to: Division Director or Assistant Division Director

FLSA Code: Non-exempt hourly with overtime

GHA’s VISION- NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

GHA will be the premiere consultant partner in the Midwest, providing high-quality services and designs for our clients and community.

GHA will be forward looking, working toward a common vision that includes diversity and inclusion, a feeling of belonging, and built upon strong internal and external relationships.

GHA will be a world-class place to build a career, focused on staff development and training at all levels, creating challenging and rewarding opportunities for all staff.

GHA will build and maintain a strong culture, one built upon trust and growth, and our common values of Integrity, Dedication, and Passion.

What is in it for you:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) 
• 7 paid Holidays 
• Parental Leave
• Floating Holidays 
• Educational Assistance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA and HSA spending accounts 
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401k Profit Sharing and Bonus 
• ESOP- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• *Much More

What you can expect:

Working as part of a team of skilled information technology, planning, and engineering professionals. The GIS Analyst is responsible for data acquisition, maintenance and integration, spatial analysis and cartography. The role supports both Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and CAD activities of the region’s transportation, traffic, land use, utilities and other geospatial needs. This position requires independent work skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate with GHA staff and clients, as well as outside agencies.

You will utilize the company values in all phases of your work. You shall demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, be a self-starter and be able to carry out assignments with limited oversight. Valid driver’s license or Government Issued ID as local travel may be required.

How you will make an impact:

• Data Management

  o Responsible for data acquisition, cleaning, and maintenance.

  o Verifies and maintains accuracy of data.

  o Updates databases using Esri software.

• Data Analysis and Cartography

  o Performs complex analysis projects using GIS software tools and data.

  o Strong knowledge of technical cartography skills, practices, and methods applicable to a Municipal setting.

• Field Data Collection

  o Conducts and coordinates field asset inventories using various Global Positioning System (GPS) units, and various analytical tasks.

  o Integrates collected data back into GIS databases.

• Teamwork and Collaboration

  o Responsible for ensuring your tasks, project schedules and budgets are met.

  o Assists other staff in the performance of their duties, as assigned.

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science and/or related field and a minimum of 5-years of experience related to geographic information systems and/or computer-aided mapping. 
• Must have Certified GIS Professional certification or can obtain it within two years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or Government issued ID.

Experience: 

• Must be proficient in use of the latest ESRI ArcGIS Pro software.
• Experience managing SDE geodatabases preferred.
• Proven work with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with ArcGIS Javascript API or web application development preferred.
• Experience and/or training with AutoCAD and MicroStation software is preferred.
• Familiarity with Utility Network a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must be able to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to write concisely and convey meaning in a manner appropriate to different readers. 
• Must have the ability to verbally express ideas in a way that is easily understood by others who are unfamiliar with the topic, including delivering a presentation or giving accurate information at a public hearing.

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ADA SPECIFICATIONSThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.