Remote GIS Analyst: Mapping, Analysis & Field Data

Communities Unlimited; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Employer 401k Match

Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited is seeking a GIS Analyst to develop, maintain, and analyze geospatial data to support decision-making, infrastructure planning, community development, and organizational initiatives across Communities Unlimited's service area.

The GIS Analyst will perform spatial analysis, data management, mapping, field data collection, and GIS application support while collaborating with staff across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with GIS experience or equivalent training.
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• GIS certification (GISP or Esri) or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Water distribution/Water treatment operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, validate, and improve GIS datasets with data-quality standards.
• Develop maps, dashboards, visuals, reports, and other geospatial products.
• Conduct spatial analysis, data queries, field data collection using GPS-enabled devices.
• Plan and coordinate GIS projects from data collection through completion, providing guidance to teams.
• Translate complex geospatial data into actionable insights to support planning and operations.

Skills

GIS principles

Spatial analysis

Data visualization

Cartography

GPS field data collection

Communication skills

Customer service

Driving license

Work authorization USA

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/ Geography/ Environmental Science

Associate degree + 4 years GIS experience

Equivalent combinations of education/experience

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

QGIS

GPS

Field Maps

Job description

Communities Unlimited is seeking a GIS Analyst to develop, maintain, and analyze geospatial data to support decision-making, infrastructure planning, community development, and organizational initiatives across Communities Unlimited's service area.

The GIS Analyst will perform spatial analysis, data management, mapping, field data collection, and GIS application support while collaborating with staff across multiple programs.