GIS Analyst (Contract)

Overview: Contract GIS Analyst in Houston TX The GIS Analyst will report to the GIS Manager and is responsible for GIS data and technical mapping support activities and priorities set forth by the company North America GIS Team. The GIS Analyst will provide highly visible, front-office, data and cartographic support for wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen projects. The GIS Analyst will communicate and work closely with other GIS Team members and will collect, compile, analyze, standardize, and apply metadata to all authoritative datasets. The GIS Analyst will also produce high-quality key exhibits, layouts, templates, web maps, and apply standard symbology in conjunction with Cartographic Governance practices and guidelines. Main Accountabilities Demonstrated data management experience, with special emphasis on data collection, compilation, metadata, and data governance. Must have excellent attention to detail Demonstrated technical GIS cartographic experience; with special emphasis in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise web-based map creation Ability to quickly learn new software. Knowledge of database systems is a Plus Demonstrate expertise in cartographic design and principle; apply knowledge to exhibit layouts, templates, and web-based maps Exhibit proficiency in coordinate reference systems and transformations; Convert geographic data formats and standard data conversion and transformation methods, for geographic analysis Exhibit enthusiasm and proficiency in process improvement and problem-solving Primary Goals GIS Analyst will work closely with NA GIS Team to ready GIS datasets and maps into centralized ArcGIS Enterprise environment for the following initiatives: ArcGIS Enterprise Dashboards and Web Maps: An initiative to standardize and maintain online project maps that are linked to CRM tool and used for priority projects and dynamic status updates (accessible by all Company personnel). GIS Data Cleanup: Work closely with NA IT to develop a GIS data management solution using the cloud; Work with business units to determine critical data used in existing projects; work with Back-office staff to automate data collection and redundancy removals; identify best dataset for use in GIS Data Atlas. Parcel Data Consolidation Create automations in ArcGIS Pro that will generate various exhibits for landowner agreements, crossing agreements, permitting, etc. GIS Data Atlas : The generation and maintenance of a nationwide GIS dataset consisting of public and proprietary data for use across the company. Intended to include existing infrastructure, survey data, and land features intended to be “one-stop” for use by development, engineering, construction, legal and environmental teams, but can be used for any other teams. Work with back-office staff to remove duplicate datasets and populate metadata according to GIS Data Governance Plan. GIS Data Governance: Work with GIS Manager to create GIS Data Governance plan for organization for in-house and ArcGIS Enterprise. Identify global, regional, and local schemas, create standards, and formats (including metadata). Will consist of extensive documentation and user training and planned communication for knowledge transfer to general Population. ArcGIS Pro User Training: Responsible for coordinating and hosting all GIS User onboarding and monthly technical trainings. Identify presenters capture recorded presentations, design Training plans via ESRI Advantage program. Will also coordinate with corporate training team. Corporate GIS: Responsible for compiling and organizing NA datasets to comply with Corporate GIS database model, as required. Required Skills Minimum 1 years of experience working with ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college in science or math - related degree, or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Software (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro). Solid understanding of technologies and how to produce, export, integrate ArcGIS data from various data types, including web mapping services. Experience in ArcGIS software and hardware installation/configuration. Technical expertise obtaining, manipulating, and organizing data as well as defining, planning, and implementing analysis and processes; Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred). Desired Qualifications Experience in process automation utilizing Python. Model Builder, and other Geoprocessing techniques. Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS, Web Applications, Widgets and Tools Knowledge of ESRI Production Mapping suite of tools, including Data Review, Workflow Manager, Task Assistant Manager. Understanding of Microsoft Office 365, Visio, and Teams. Experience in Data Management with customer service oriented delivery. Behavioral Requirements Demonstrated attention to detail Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Strong organizational commitment and high attention to detail Strong level of initiative and ability to work with limited supervision Ability to demonstrate strategic vision Ability to work successfully with a team daily in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Demonstrated ability to provide support on multiple concurrent projects Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills Physical Demands and Working Conditions Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching while on project sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary #J-18808-Ljbffr