Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

J-U-B Engineers, Inc. • Reno, NV

5d • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst
Location: Reno, NV

Position Overview: Gateway Mapping, Inc., a subsidiary of J-U-B Engineers, Inc., is recruiting a GIS Analyst to work in our successful Reno, Nevada office. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 20 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.

This position will be responsible for leading GIS efforts on a variety of projects, developing business and increasing the company’s clientele in the region. Project work includes internal company efforts with engineers, planners, public involvement specialists etc., as well as work with external clients. This person must demonstrate good technical expertise in GIS technology, practical application of GIS, the production of GIS maps and web applications, and general computer knowledge. In addition, this person must be ethical, self-motivated, personable, an excellent communicator, creative, innovative, and persistent in meeting client needs. A successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to take on challenges and solve problems effectively. Additionally, a successful candidate must be proactive and possess leadership qualities needed to facilitate growth and develop business.

While applying technical knowledge and skills, this position will:
Lead GIS efforts on projects
Develop new clients and projects
Work closely with project managers to coordinate, plan, scope, and provide GIS solutions
Coordinate with technicians and specialists in the design and creation of GIS applications, maps, and system deployments
Provide GIS solutions and support to internal and external clients
Ensure compliance with Gateway Mapping policies and best practices
Maintain a high degree of technical knowledge
May involve travel to other offices and client locations

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent.
• Experience: 7+ years in a GIS-related field, 2+ years developing GIS work
• Skills: Verbal and written communication including in-person, phone, web-based, email, proposals, and technical documents
• Ability to manage schedules and project work
• Manage projects and work with other project managers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members
• Proactive approach to problem solving and business development
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Set up and deploy GIS applications in desktop, web, and server environments
• Train clients and staff on GIS-related tasks, operations and processes
• Collect, create, organize, and manage geographic and related data
• Perform geoprocessing and geospatial analysis
• Software: Microsoft Office
• Esri Technologies including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, & Enterprise Geodatabase

Nice To Haves

• Existing GIS relationships in the Nevada/Northern California area
• GIS process and data automation skills
• Experience with field operations, GPS collection and processing
• Open-source software like Leaflet, Openlayers, QGIS etc.
• CADD (AutoDesk/Bentley)

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS efforts on projects
• Develop new clients and projects
• Work closely with project managers to coordinate, plan, scope, and provide GIS solutions
• Coordinate with technicians and specialists in the design and creation of GIS applications, maps, and system deployments
• Provide GIS solutions and support to internal and external clients
• Ensure compliance with Gateway Mapping policies and best practices
• Maintain a high degree of technical knowledge
• May involve travel to other offices and client locations

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Bonuses for qualified employees
• Generous vacation and sick leave package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
• The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
• J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

What This Job Offers

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