GIS Analyst

DataStaff, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

401k after 6 months

Job summary

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled GIS Analyst for a long-term contract in the Richmond, VA area. The candidate will perform advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, and ESRI-based application development, coordinating with IT and asset management teams.

Applicants should have 5+ years in GIS, ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, and Python, with the ability to build web applications and multi-layered maps and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical users.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS or related field.
• 5+ years designing, building, and delivering web applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Ability to work independently to develop GIS tools and applications.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with enterprise asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, validate, and maintain GIS data for maintenance assets.
• Develop and maintain GIS applications using ESRI technologies.
• Serve as a technical liaison between ITD, asset management admins, and system users.
• Perform advanced GIS analysis and multi-layered map development.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver GIS solutions.

Skills

GIS analysis

Python

Data management

Technical liaison

Independent worker

Education

BS/BA in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcSDE

Oracle SQL

PostgreSQL

Power BI

ESRI Roads & Highways

Job description

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a GIS Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in the Richmond, VA area.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an advanced GIS Analyst to support their Highway Maintenance Management Section. The candidate will take direction from the HMMS Program Manager and must be able to perform advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS application development, and technical coordination. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing, validating, and maintaining GIS data associated with various maintenance assets, developing and maintaining GIS applications using ESRI technologies, as well as serving as a technical liaison between ITD, asset management system administrators and system users of varying technical capabilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or other related field with/ GIS experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication, design, development, and debugging skills
• Must have experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
• Must work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps by using an appropriate combination of tools in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
• Self-starter with a technical background in software and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Candidate should have Proficiency in Python.
• Prior experience working with enterprise asset management systems and datasets

Required Skills:

• 6 Years - Experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• 5 Years - Experience in ESRI GIS Software Suite (ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher)
• 5 Years - Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus
• Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.