Campus GIS Analyst & Spatial Analytics Lead

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst at University of Houston supports campus planning, operations, research, and public engagement by building, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial datasets and creating high-quality maps, dashboards, and web apps.

Responsibilities include collecting geospatial data, producing maps and dashboards, integrating CAD/BIM and remote sensing, and automating workflows. The role emphasizes standards, data governance, and emergency mapping support.

Formación

• Education: Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Preferred: Degree in Geography/Geospatial Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, GIS, Computer Science, or related field; or Associate's Degree with 2–5 years GIS experience (higher-education or public sector preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Collects, cleans, and maintains geospatial datasets using ESRI ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise/Online and related tools.
• Produces maps, web maps, and StoryMaps for planning studies, capital projects, emergency response, and campus wayfinding.
• Builds and manages basemaps, feature services, and symbology libraries with consistent standards.
• Performs spatial analyses (network, proximity, suitability, density, overlay, 3D visibility) and summarizes results.
• Develops repeatable workflows for recurring analyses (space utilization, mobility/access, sustainability metrics).
• Integrates CAD/BIM, survey, and remote-sensing into GIS; reconciles coordinate systems and accuracy.
• Establishes metadata, QA/QC checks, and data governance; maintains a data catalog.
• Documents processes and configures dashboards, web apps, and editing experiences for non-technical users.
• Uses Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, and/or FME to automate ETL, data validation, and map production.
• Supports geospatial components of regulatory reporting and data privacy requirements.
• Maintains continuity plans for GIS services and contributes to emergency mapping.
• All positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.

Descripción del empleo

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst at University of Houston supports campus planning, operations, research, and public engagement by building, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial datasets and creating high-quality maps, dashboards, and web apps.

Responsibilities include collecting geospatial data, producing maps and dashboards, integrating CAD/BIM and remote sensing, and automating workflows. The role emphasizes standards, data governance, and emergency mapping support.