GIS Analyst

SupportFinity™; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Airport Authority’s Technology Services is seeking an onsite GIS Analyst in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Survey123, and related ArcGIS technologies to support DTW and Willow Run airports.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining geodatabases, monitoring GIS environments, and providing user training and support.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Geography or GIS or closely related field.
• Five years of GIS Analyst experience with ESRI Product suite.
• Experience with geodatabases, SQL databases, and related GIS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and geoprocessing functions to create, maintain and retrieve data.
• Monitor GIS environment and portals, ArcGIS Online, and SQL databases.
• Develop geodatabases and models to support projects.
• Assist end users and stakeholders with training and support.

Skills

Five years GIS experience

ESRI ArcGIS suite

Geodatabase management

SQL databases

AutoCAD/BIM

Python/JavaScript for GIS

Strong communication skills

Education

B.S. in Geography or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Experience Builder

Survey123

SQL

AutoCAD

BIM

Python

JavaScript

Job description

GIS Analyst, Detroit, MI, US

Position Overview

The Technology Services department of the Wayne County Airport Authority is responsible for providing and managing the technology systems, solutions, and services for both Detroit Metro (DTW) and Willow Run (YIP) airports. Technology Services is seeking qualified candidates to utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve as an onsite GIS Analyst. In this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of GIS theory and applications; possess a clear understanding of ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, applications, and functionality; identify, understand, and articulate solutions for business objectives through knowledge in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Survey123, and other related ArcGIS technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and geoprocessing functions to create, maintain and retrieve data.
• Monitor GIS environment – GIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, and SQL database.
• Utilize ArcGIS software to develop solutions that enhance existing or future GIS projects.
• Evaluate business requirements and provide guidance/solutions accordingly.
• Develop geographic databases, including designs and models.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of database concepts (including SQL DB).
• Assist with field data collection using ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Experience Builder.
• Assist with training and technical support of end users and stakeholders.

Position Requirements

Education Requirement

• B.S. in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years as a GIS Analyst working with ESRI Product suite.
• Three years working with Geodatabase management procedures and relational databases.
• Three years working with Autodesk’s AutoCAD, BIM, and the conversion into GIS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail, customer focus, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and easily transition from one task to another to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Certificate and/or Licenses: Geographic Information Science Certificate or equivalent.
• General knowledge of Asset Management System (Maximo).
• Experience with interior building mapping.
• Experience with 3D GIS software (ArcScene).
• Experience with GIS programming/scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, SQL).
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Git.