GIS Analyst I

Merrick & Company • Chamblee, GA

109d • $28 - $35

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking a GIS Analyst with at least three (3) years of experience to join our growing team at our client project office in Tucker, GA. Hourly range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Three (3) -five (5) years’ experience working with ESRI Desktop software applications and extensions.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and mobile GIS applications like ESRI’s Field Maps & Survey 123.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree OR Associates.
• Knowledge of shapefiles, geodatabases, and being able to work within a SDE environment.
• Knowledge of data projections and how to manipulate.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic GIS concepts and methodologies such as drawing scale, spatial databases, spatial projections and coordinate systems, text and annotation placement, layer control, definition queries.
• Demonstrated understanding of analytical GIS concepts such as spatial analysis, table and spatial joins, 3D analyst tools, and use of CAD data within GIS.
• Demonstration of understanding of cartographic methods, ability to follow cartographic standards, and ability to review map products created by others for adherence to established standards.
• Effective communicator and experience presenting in front of small – medium sized groups.
• Attention to detail, organized, customer focused.
• Able to work in a team and multitask.
• Able to provide direction to Technician staff for cartographic support on projects.
• Ability to work effectively on tight deadlines when necessary.
• Ability to track and report project progress for timesheet and budget reporting.
• Some field work will be required, accompany project teams to transmission line study areas and walking in proposed rights-of-way to collect GPS locations.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a project team to provide GIS support during the planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation projects.
• Take initiative to perform GIS data gathering, digitizing, conversion, and analysis.
• Apply cartographic standards to prepare maps and exhibits using GIS datasets.
• Employ GIS standards to maintain GIS database and applications.

Benefits

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees