What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at DRN Readitech?
General Summary:
A GIS Analyst utilizes their expertise to assist with the design, development and maintenance of digital maps and technical drawings. A GIS Analyst understands map projections and cartographic principles and is capable of digitizing, creating and maintaining digital databases. A GIS Analyst will analyze spatial data and will understand the function of GPS and KML files.
Essential Job Functions:
- Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology for project related needs
- Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) where needed
- Use techniques to manipulate, extract, locate and analyze geographic data using buffers, clipping, joining tables, and managing relationship classes
- Perform Field and Geometry Calculations
- Prepare Map Series sheets
- Setup and Share Online Web Maps and Dashboards
- Demonstrate excellent listening skills and the ability to ask probing questions, and understand concerns to reach a mutually beneficial resolution
- Have a strong work ethic and be a self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced environment
- Regular, reliable, consistent and punctual attendance is required
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfill job function or as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to combine datasets from multiple sources
- Have knowledge or experience of programing in Python
- Have knowledge or experience with Online mapping
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to communicate well with a positive & friendly manner both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for and work under occasional stressful situations with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrate desire to learn new skills as technologies change
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task
- Regular, reliable, consistent and punctual attendance is required
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfill job function or as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in geography, or related field. Related work experience preferred but not required.
- Telecom experience
Physical Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
0-24%
25-49%
50-74%
75-100%
Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen an various reports. 75-100%
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers and business contacts. 75-100%
Standing/Walking: 0-24%
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0-24%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24%
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use phone system. 75-100%
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.