GIS Analyst

HDR • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

HDR is looking for a GIS Analyst to join our team developing and implementing geospatial solutions for transportation clients and projects. Duties include working in a professional environment with a team of engineers, environmental scientists, and transportation planners. The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical, is required. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of GIS, expertise with Esri software, both desktop and web/mobile. We are interested in someone who is passionate, self-motivated, and has a strong desire to research, learn, and grow as a GIS professional; someone who can appropriately apply technology to solve problems and provide services to our clients. Successful candidates will possess cartographic proficiency and be able to develop database schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals and efficiently use web resources to research and solve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in relevant field may offset the required years of experience
• Proficient in use of ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS extensions e.g., 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 Apps
• Working knowledge of interoperability tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Esri Certification
• GISP, AICP, PE or other professional certification a plus
• Experience working with transportation datasets from state and local government sources.
• Extensive experience in map generation and data visualization.
• Expertise with developing geodatabases and schemas (domains, subtypes), Access/SQL and other databases.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and effective time management.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator or related graphic software for enhancing quality of GIS maps.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS Server preferred.
• Experience in scripting, database management, and software development is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Highly responsive to requests from clients.
• Local candidate.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct advanced spatial analyses using ArcGIS software from Esri and work with project managers and clients to design and effectively employ GIS on transportation planning projects.
• Develop and support web GIS applications leveraging Experience Builder, Story Maps, Field Maps, Survey 123, and other tools within the ArcGIS Online platform.
• Create maps, databases, and other deliverables on short notice.
• Develop geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals.
• Develop vector and raster spatial analysis models using Spatial ModelBuilder, Python or other GIS scripting languages.
• Communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• Employee-owners have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level