GIS Analyst I: Maps, Data Management & Automation

Minnkota Power Cooperative; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid leave: Holidays and floating, Vac

Educational assistance

Job summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative in Grand Forks, ND seeks a GIS Analyst to maintain GIS databases and maps, and ensure data integrity across the GIS system. You will design data models, document procedures, and integrate data from other agencies into Minnkota’s GIS.

Responsibilities include spatial analysis, regulatory data preparation, and developing scripts to automate tasks. A Bachelor’s degree in GIS-related field or related certification is preferred, with experience in ArcGIS platforms.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or related field or an associate degree with GIS certification.
• Two years GIS experience preferred and data management/editing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with GIS software and ability to document procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update GIS databases and maps.
• Maintain data integrity, connectivity, and consistency of the GIS system.
• Design and modify standard GIS data models.
• Prepare documentation for standard data management procedures.
• Integrate data from other agencies/utilities into Minnkota’s GIS.
• Assist in GIS data entry and retrieval and perform spatial analysis.
• Prepare GIS data for regulatory reporting and capital project development.
• Develop scripts/models to automate routine GIS tasks and generate maps/reports.

Skills

GIS data management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or related degree

Associates/certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Tools

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Online

IFS

Darla

Job description

Minnkota Power Cooperative in Grand Forks, ND seeks a GIS Analyst to maintain GIS databases and maps, and ensure data integrity across the GIS system. You will design data models, document procedures, and integrate data from other agencies into Minnkota’s GIS.

Responsibilities include spatial analysis, regulatory data preparation, and developing scripts to automate tasks. A Bachelor’s degree in GIS-related field or related certification is preferred, with experience in ArcGIS platforms.