Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Job Title: GIS Analyst 3Job Location - Atlanta GA 30318Duration: 3+ Years (Possible extension/conversion)Shift timing: Monday – Friday hybrid four days a week in the officeJob Responsibilities: • Proficiency with linear referencing techniques and concepts is highly recommended • Knowledge of the Utility and Pipeline Data model (UPDM) is highly recommended. • Technical project tasks, including database design, advanced GIS analysis and modeling • Performs data mining activities to meet customer requirements/specifications • Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications • Performs application testing and documentation of defects • Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes • Identifies new GIS technologies/processes/applications to improve inter-/intra- departmental functions • Creates and maintains existing automated processes using Model Builder/Python scripting or other tools • Processes, prepares and converts data to enter into GIS from a variety of data formats • Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions • Perform QA/QC on version data that pushes to the production environment Job Experience and Education Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in geography (GIS), engineering, computer science, or related field and 3+ years’ experience in industry standard GIS. • GIS certificate and 3 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree in related discipline • 1+ years in a utility or pipeline GIS