GIS Analyst

Wood • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting for an entry level GIS Analyst to join our Water Resources and Technology Services team. The position supports analysis and mapping on a variety of projects for public and private sector clients, particularly for water resources and environmental sectors.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of GIS experience
• BA/BS in GIS, Geography or related field
• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Experience in producing high-quality digital and hardcopy maps and project graphics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program
• Experience with municipal stormwater management
• Customization of GIS software using Python

Responsibilities

• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of various water resources (including floodplain mapping) and environmental services project teams
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and client needs
• Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including public domain, field collection, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Perform regular quality control checks of GIS Data and non-spatial databases with minimal supervision to ensure data integrity
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications

What This Job Offers

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