GIS Analyst: Campus Planning, Mapping & Dashboards

University of Houston System

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

University of Houston System is seeking a GIS Analyst to support campus planning, operations, research, and public engagement by building, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial datasets and creating maps, dashboards, and web apps.

The role collects and cleans geospatial data, produces cartographically sound maps and dashboards, performs spatial analyses, develops repeatable workflows, and ensures data governance and QA/QC in line with university standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of directly job-related GIS experience.
Experience integrating CAD/BIM, survey, and remote sensing into campus GIS.
3D GIS (Scene Viewer, ArcGIS Urban), network analysis, and mobility/accessibility modeling.
Familiarity with open-source tools (QGIS), cloud GIS, and versioned enterprise geodatabases.
Degree in Geography/Geospatial Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects, cleans, and maintains geospatial datasets (parcels, buildings, utilities, land use, mobility, environmental layers) using ESRI ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise/Online and related tools.
Produces cartographically sound maps, web maps, and StoryMaps for planning studies, capital projects, emergency response, and campus wayfinding.
Builds and manages campus basemaps, feature services, and symbology libraries; ensures consistent standards across projects.
Performs spatial analyses (network, proximity, suitability, density, overlay, 3D scene/visibility) and summarizes results in clear tables, graphics, and dashboards.
Develops repeatable workflows for recurring analyses (e.g., space utilization, mobility and access, sustainability metrics, environmental risk).
Integrates CAD/BIM, survey, and remote-sensing (e.g., LiDAR, aerial imagery) into GIS; reconciles coordinate systems and dimensional accuracy.
Establishes metadata, versioning, QA/QC checks, and data governance aligned with university standards.
Documents processes and maintains a data catalog for campus stakeholders.
Configures ArcGIS dashboards, web apps, and features 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 (e.g., environmental, ADA accessibility, safety zones) and data privacy requirements.
Maintains continuity plans for GIS services and contributes to emergency mapping when needed.
Performs other job-related as assigned.