About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing? 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a GIS Analyst - Data Visualization Specialist. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of GIS and planning professionals to support various projects and contribute to the development of high-quality maps, spatial data products, and 3D models.

Key Responsibilities:

üConduct spatial analysis using GIS software to transform datasets, quantitative and qualitative analysis into compelling visuals.

üAssist in the creation and maintenance of GIS databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

üProduce high-quality maps, charts, 3D modeling and visualizations for reports, presentations, and publications.

üCollaborate with project teams to understand client requirements and contribute to the development of GIS solutions tailored to their needs.

üResearch and acquire geospatial data from various sources, including government agencies, satellite imagery providers, and open data repositories.

üStay updated on emerging trends and technologies in GIS and data visualization and recommend innovative approaches to enhance project workflows and deliverables.

üCommunicate effectively with team members and clients to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.

Key Qualifications 

üBackground in Geography, GIS, Cartography, Environmental Science, or a related field.

üStrong proficiency in GIS software such as Esri ArcGIS Pro, 3D GIS, ArcGIS Online and ESRI Developer Platforms.

üFamiliarity with cartographic principles and design techniques.

üExperience in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, & Photoshop).

üExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

üEffective communication skills, both written and verbal.

üAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Do you have…

üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

ü3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties 

Preferred qualifications

üKnowledge in regional transportation planning (RTP/TIP) process and travel demand modeling

üExperience with programming languages such as Python or R is a plus.

üExperience in web development (e.g., JavaScript, Node.js, React) or familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Power BI, Tableau, Streamlit, Dash Plotly) is a plus.

Expected Hiring Salary Range

ü$51,000.00 - $68,000.00