GIS Analyst I
About The Position
The GIS Analyst I maintains GIS databases, maps, data models, and documentation, and integrates information from other agencies and utilities into Minnkota’s GIS. The role performs spatial analysis and supports GIS data entry, retrieval, and preparation for regulatory reporting and capital project development. It also creates maps, reports, asset inventories, custom scripts, and models, and maintains web applications in ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online. The position supports connections between GIS and enterprise databases and helps integrate GIS with corporate data management systems, including IFS and Darla. It provides technical training on corporate GIS and supports corporate field devices and field data collection. The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or an associate degree or certification in GIS, as well as a valid driver’s license. Two years of relevant GIS experience and experience maintaining and editing spatial databases are preferred. The work is primarily in an indoor office environment, with outdoor travel to multiple locations depending on the work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or a related degree, or an associate degree or certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of relevant GIS experience.
- Experience with spatial database maintenance and editing.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update GIS databases and maps.
- Maintain data integrity, connectivity, and consistency in the GIS system.
- Design and modify standard GIS data models.
- Document standard data management procedures.
- Integrate data from other agencies and utilities into Minnkota’s GIS.
- Assist with GIS data entry and retrieval.
- Perform spatial analysis using existing or new GIS data.
- Prepare GIS data for regulatory reporting and capital project development.
- Work with GIS and enterprise database connections.
- Provide custom scripts and models to automate routine GIS tasks.
- Generate maps, reports, and asset inventories for internal teams.
- Create, maintain, and update web applications in ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online.
- Support integration between GIS and other corporate data management systems, such as IFS and Darla.
- Provide technical training on corporate GIS.
- Support corporate field devices and field data collection.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Pension plan
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Paid leave, including holidays and floating holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
- Educational assistance
- Membership in select professional organizations
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
