Title: GIS Analyst

Location: 10 Peachtree Place in Atlanta, GA

Duration: 1 year Contract

Job Description:

• The GIS Analyst will develop an understanding of current data state, workflows and processes and develop solutions for integrations, transformations and deliverables.
• Duties will include using Safe Software’s FME to upgrade existing workspaces from the APDM to the UPDM pipeline model and creating new FME workspaces to streamline workflows and create a more efficient workplace.
• This role requires demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and recommend regarding the best track for data development and processing.
• Project work will involve process improvement, quality control, data creation from spatial and tabular sources, conversion, migration and maintenance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Education and Experience:

• Required:Minimum 2 years experience with Esri’s ArcGIS Pro and advanced proficiency with Safe Software’s FME
• Preferred:Bachelor’s degree in geography (GIS), engineering, computer science, or related field

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• Expert ability in utilizing Safe Software’s FME to create and modify workspaces to solve complex problems
• Very good proficiency with Esri’s ArcGIS Pro
• Intermediate knowledge of linear referencing
• Intermediate knowledge of geometric networks
• Experience with UPDM

Preferred:

• Experience with Natural Gas Utility
• Experience using Esri Portal

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Safe Software FME – advanced proficiency
• Esri ArcGIS Pro – very good proficiency
• MS Office suite – good proficiency
• Esri ArcGIS Enterprise – intermediate proficiency
• Linear Network – intermediate proficiency
• UPDM – basic proficiency
• Geometric Network – intermediate proficiency
• SharePoint – basic proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent geoprocessing and spatial analysis skills
• Strong requirements review, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to function independently and as a team member
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision

Preferred:

• Current GIS industry trends (remote sensing, GPS technology, etc.) – intermediate understanding
• GIS Analyst with FME/Safe Software Knowledge/Experience

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical project tasks, including database design, advanced GIS analysis and modeling
• Performs data mining activities to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Performs application testing and documentation of defects
• Interfaces with Information Services (IS) GIS Support group; represents users' issues
• Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes
• Performs weekly analysis on mission critical GIS data to audit and sustain data integrity
• Develop methods and perform quality assurance/quality control on GIS and non-spatial data to meet quality goals
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert on GIS projects and solution definition workshops
• Identifies training requirements; creates and maintains training and procedural documentation
• Identifies new GIS technologies/processes/applications to improve inter-/intra- departmental functions
• Uses and creates automated processes using FME, scripting or other tools
• Processes, prepares and converts data to enter into GIS from a variety of data formats
• Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions