GIS Analyst

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a GIS Analyst to join its dynamic Southeast team in Orlando. This exciting opportunity involves providing a range of GIS services to diverse clients, including those in transportation and local government. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in the Esri Software Suite to design and implement spatial databases, support web applications, and enhance departmental efficiency. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth, community responsibility, and innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid workplace

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Best-in-class benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in GIS technology.
• Strong understanding of GIS principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS-related projects and provide task management support.
• Create and implement complex spatial databases.

Skills

Esri Software Suite

Geodatabase management

Python

JavaScript

ArcGIS Online

Task management

Spatial analysis

Education

BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning, or Geography

Master’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Online

Web App Builder

Experience Builder

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

GIS Analyst | Hybrid | Orlando

VHB is seeking to hire a GIS Analyst to join our growing Southeast team, with Orlando FL as preferred office locations. The qualified candidate will work within VHB’s GIS team to provide a range of GIS services to a diverse set of clients in areas such as transportation, municipal, energy, institutional, real estate, and state and local government.

The successful candidate should be proficient in the Esri Software Suite (Desktop platforms, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and Esri Mobile applications). The position offers opportunity in expanding and continuing to shape the group.

Responsibilities

• Provides task management support on GIS related projects.
• Work within a team that designs, creates, and implements complex spatial databases in the system and helps software engineers and other staff understand spatial data processes in support of creating and maintaining end-user applications.
• Provides GIS support to ensure departmental effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide support in configuring web applications using Esri’s ArcGIS Online/Portal (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, ArcGIS Dashboard, Web Maps and Web Applications), to support project work.
• Communicate and be able to work as an individual as well as part of a large team.
• Proactively provide your own ideas and solutions to solve project related problems.
• Perform Quality Control tests on data entry and map deliverables done by others.

Skills and Attributes

• Must have a solid understanding of the principles and practices of GIS and cartography.
• Demonstrated experience in task managing GIS implementation projects.
• Geodatabase management and maintenance.
• Experience configuring web applications using Esri’s web application frameworks such as Experience Builder and Web App Builder.
• Able to create map services and interactive web applications.
• Able to utilize GIS applications to perform advanced spatial analysis or data conversion or manipulation. i.e., raster/surface manipulation, mosaic, modify and repurpose imagery for other software.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages, Python, JavaScript, Arcade, C# is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience providing GIS services within any of the following markets, transportation, state, local or regional government, energy or environmental.
• Ability to learn new skills and methods on-the-fly, troubleshoot issues, and solve technical problems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in the use of GIS technology required
• BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning, or Geography
• Master’s degree preferred and may be substituted for 1-2 years of experience
• GISP certification preferred
• Experience working with the Esri product Suite, Desktop, Web, and strong understanding of Esri data models required
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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