Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Job Title: GIS Analyst – Project Lead (9024)

Location: Columbia, SC 29223

Work Type: Fully Onsite

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Interview Process: 1 Round – Phone

Candidate Location Requirement: Must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident – No relocation allowed

Scope of the Project

• Migrate Oracle Spatial databases maintained through GeoMedia
• Convert databases to SQL maintained through ESRI Roads and Highways
• Perform software upgrades and data conversion
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and spatial correctness throughout migration

Daily Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce digital and hard-copy maps using advanced GIS/Mapping applications
• Perform GIS data collection, maintenance, and spatial analysis
• Update database tables to reflect changes in GIS features used in mapping and analysis
• Perform quality control on new and existing GIS data to ensure spatial accuracy
• Assist with development and maintenance of GIS procedure manuals
• Conduct software and procedure research/testing as assigned
• Support data migration efforts and software upgrade activities
• Perform additional related GIS tasks as assigned by management

Required Skills

• 3 years of experience working with GIS/Mapping software and applications
• 3 years of experience working with a spatial database
• 3 years of cartographic experience
• 1 year of experience with database design
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience performing GIS data quality control and validation

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Experience with ArcGIS Roads and Highways Extension
• Experience supporting Oracle Spatial to SQL migrations
• Experience with GeoMedia environments

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Preferred fields include:
• Geography
• Computer Science
• GIS
• Physical Science