Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Specialized Recruiting Group is hiring a GIS Analyst for a full-time contract position with the local municipal government in Durham, NC.

As a GIS Analyst you would provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services and support by researching, gathering, investigating, field-verifying, and distributing data, including custom maps.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) contract position with a pay rate of $27-$28/hour. The contract has no specific end-date and is effectively open-ended, as well as offering the possibility of conversion.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to assess GIS development initiatives, system design, and implementation strategies, identifying data gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead investigative review of GIS data by acquiring, validating, and interpreting source documents (e.g., engineering plans, as-builts, plats, surveys, and utility records) to ensure accurate geographic and attribute data input.
• Perform comprehensive user needs assessments by gathering and analyzing requirements, evaluating system performance, and recommending evidence-based enhancements to GIS databases and applications.
• Conduct detailed field investigations to verify infrastructure locations and attributes prior to database updates, reconciling field findings with existing records and documenting variances through formal reporting.
• Analyze and process complex data requests by researching relevant datasets, evaluating data accuracy and completeness, and producing analytical reports and custom maps that support operational and planning decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and investigative documentation outlining research findings, methodology, data sources, and recommended actions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Surveying, Computer Science, or a related field with demonstrated coursework or applied experience in spatial analysis, research methods, or data investigation.
• Experience using ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro, including spatial analysis tools, data validation techniques, and database management functions.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and reconciling data and documentation.
• Ability to conduct structured investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and apply critical thinking to resolve complex data discrepancies.
• Technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, well-organized reports, investigative summaries, business correspondence, and formal documentation using proper grammar and professional standards.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of technical information into actionable recommendations supported by research and analysis.
• Valid NC Class C Driver’s License required for permanent employment (not contract employment).

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