GIS Analyst - Land Development

GIS Analyst - Land Development

Job Category: Technical

Full-Time

Location: Houston, TX 77042, USA

Description

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

Position Overview: As a GIS Analyst at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for understanding of common GIS principles, including data creation, data storage, data dissemination, and map creation. Applicant must have, at a minimum, a GIS oriented degree and have experience working with ArcGIS Pro. The applicant must understand coordinate systems, basic geoprocessing tools, and demonstrate skills in cartographic representation.

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Map Creation
• Data Acquisition
• Data Storage
• Data Dissemination
• Database Entry
• Digital Deliverables
• Create cartographic products using established standards
• Utilize GIS tools and techniques to analyze, manage, and visualize data

Required Education/License/Certifications:

• Degree in GIS or Geography

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex spatial data
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines
• Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
• The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
• Regularly required to sit and communicate (talk and hear).
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Required vision abilities include:
• Close vision to accurately input data and proofread materials.
• Distance vision to recognize and assist visitors to the department.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to define routine problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve routine problems and address a variety of variables in different situations.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Ideally, You Should Also Have:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

Level Up With LJA:

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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