GIS Field Data Analyst – ArcGIS Pro Specialist

Veolia; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a GIS Analyst to support Holyoke's GIS development, maintenance, and operation. The role requires hands-on fieldwork across the city using GPS equipment, with emphasis on digitizing, editing, and managing geospatial data in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Prior experience with water and drainage systems is valued. The candidate will perform daily GIS updates, produce maps, and provide internal training as needed, while adhering to data standards and QA/QC practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands‑on GIS experience in a utility/municipal/environmental setting.
• Experience digitizing as‑builts and editing geodatabases.
• Experience with water/wastewater/stormwater collection systems desirable.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure data.
• Basic scripting experience (Python or Arcade) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Digitize, edit, and maintain GIS data from engineering as-builts, GPS field collection, and red-lined drawings.
• Execute daily updates to the city’s GIS databases for accurate infrastructure representation.
• Conduct GPS-based field data collection using handheld or backpack GPS units.
• Generate map products and perform spatial analyses for internal departments and projects.
• Provide GIS support to departments and deliver staff training as needed.
• Adhere to data standards and contribute to QA/QC processes.
• Assist with GIS data integration with other systems.
• Walk extended distances across the city while collecting field data.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

GPS data collection

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Survey123

Field Maps

Collector

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

EOS Arrow

Trimble

Job description

Veolia is hiring a GIS Analyst to support Holyoke's GIS development, maintenance, and operation. The role requires hands-on fieldwork across the city using GPS equipment, with emphasis on digitizing, editing, and managing geospatial data in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Prior experience with water and drainage systems is valued. The candidate will perform daily GIS updates, produce maps, and provide internal training as needed, while adhering to data standards and QA/QC practices.