Senior GIS Analyst, Tribal Planning & Resources

Tribal GIS; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government is seeking a GIS Specialist to manage and analyze geospatial data across enterprise systems, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise Server. You will maintain geodatabases, support planning, land use, and cultural preservation through rigorous data quality and security practices.

You will design data processes, perform advanced spatial analysis, and produce maps, dashboards, and reports for tribal leadership and programs while

Qualifications

• Five+ years in GIS, cartography, or geospatial engineering with data collection, storage, retrieval, manipulation and presentation.
• GIS Professional certification or ability to pass within 180 days of hire.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro 3.0+.
• Ability to design processes for acquiring, processing, and integrating geospatial data from diverse sources.
• Knowledge of scripting, programming, and databases (JavaScript, Python, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Band’s GIS in an SQL database environment with comprehensive geodatabases.
• Establish and enforce data, metadata documentation, and data sharing standards, plus data security protocols.
• Collect, organize, and maintain geospatial data for LRBOI communities and resources.
• Assist with map, product, and dashboard creation for leadership and community members.
• Perform spatial and tabular analyses to produce reports, maps, graphs, and charts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to support GIS needs.
• Provide geospatial expertise in planning conversations to aid tribal decision-making.
• Provide training on GIS principles and ArcGIS software to internal teams.
• Operate and maintain GIS-related office and field equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS experience

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Data modeling

Security practices

Geospatial architecture

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

SQL

Python

Job description

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government is seeking a GIS Specialist to manage and analyze geospatial data across enterprise systems, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise Server. You will maintain geodatabases, support planning, land use, and cultural preservation through rigorous data quality and security practices.

You will design data processes, perform advanced spatial analysis, and produce maps, dashboards, and reports for tribal leadership and programs while