GIS Analyst

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a GIS Analyst to support the Electric GIS program by developing solutions that improve field data collection, data quality, and operational efficiency. You will be the primary GIS resource, delivering accurate geospatial information for engineering, operations, and field personnel.

The role involves developing ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online applications, leading drone imagery and LiDAR initiatives, and integrating data across departments to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or closely related field required.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated experience in a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across departments.
• Analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online applications, maps, dashboards, and GIS services.
• Design GIS workflows to improve data collection, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead drone imagery and LiDAR program planning, processing, QA, and deliverables.
• Integrate field and remotely sensed data into enterprise GIS with data quality in mind.
• Create maps, analyses, reports, and geospatial products to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, field staff, and external stakeholders to improve GIS solutions and processes.
• Provide GIS technical support and training as needed.
• Stay current with GIS, drone, and remote sensing technologies and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Python

SQL

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Experience Builder

Dashboards

Job description

Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours/week

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Join our team as a GIS Analyst and support KUB’s Electric GIS program by developing solutions that improve field data collection, data quality, and operational efficiency. You’ll serve as the primary GIS resource and help deliver accurate geospatial information that supports engineering, operations, and field personnel.

In this role, you will:

Develop and support ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online applications, maps, dashboards, and GIS services.

Design GIS workflows that improve field data collection, accuracy, and efficiency.

Lead KUB’s drone imagery and LiDAR program, including planning, processing, quality assurance, and deliverables.

Integrate field and remotely sensed data into enterprise GIS while maintaining data quality and integrity.

Create maps, analyses, reports, and other geospatial products to support business decisions.

Partner with engineering, operations, field staff, and external stakeholders to develop GIS solutions and improve processes.

Provide GIS technical support and training as needed.

Stay current with GIS, drone, and remote sensing technologies and recommend best practices.

Qualifications
Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and/or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geoscience, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field

One (1) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments

Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Valid driver’s license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

Three (3) or more years of experience supporting enterprise GIS systems using the Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online)

Experience planning, collecting, processing, and managing drone-based imagery and LiDAR datasets

Experience with Python, SQL, Arcade, or other scripting/programming languages used to automate GIS workflows

Experience with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, Dashboards, or other Esri applications

Knowledge of electric utility GIS, asset management, or utility network concepts

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or the ability to obtain one

Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the organization

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer