GIS Analyst

Veolia•Boise, ID

About The Position

The GIS Analyst provides technical expertise in the use of GIS to improve operational business efficiency. The role supports all departments by maintaining GIS systems, training staff, deploying GIS services, and ensuring GIS data meets rigorous standards and best practices. The position is accountable for daily, weekly, and quarterly GIS maintenance. The analyst produces GIS files and outputs for mapping, engineering projects, and presentations; maintains geodatabases and GIS data; and develops web applications and dashboards to meet operational needs and report to leadership. The role also provides technical support and training to field staff, end users, and contractors, and performs other GIS-related duties as assigned by a Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field.
2–5 years of GIS experience.
Experience with the ESRI product suite, including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, geodatabases, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Web App Builder, Operations Dashboards, mobile apps such as Field Maps, and commercial-grade GPS units such as Trimble or EoS.
Experience editing and querying databases, building descriptive and cartographically sound maps, geocoding, and performing spatial analysis.
Knowledge of tools that ensure data integrity, such as Data Reviewer and Attribute Assistant.
Experience building and maintaining geometric networks or utility networks.
Ability to solve operational problems and increase efficiency using GIS data analytics.
Excellent analytical, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of cartography, coordinate systems, map projections, and topology.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Python programming; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Use GIS systems innovatively to improve workforce efficiency and optimize information management.
Produce GIS files and outputs for mapping, engineering projects, and presentations.
Provide daily technical support to team members and promote GIS utilization.
Maintain geodatabases through routine maintenance, including reconcile and post, verification of external database links, updating MXDs, and publishing web services.
Assist with GIS development and maintenance, including updating geometry and attributes to reflect system updates.
Update GIS data using information from EAM systems such as CityWorks, INFOR, or KloudGin.
Follow GIS standards for databases, applications, and training programs.
Create and maintain web applications and dashboards to support operational needs and report to leadership.
Train field staff, GIS end users, and contractors on GIS and other technical support systems.
Carry out other GIS-related duties as assigned by a Manager or Supervisor.