GIS Analyst jobs in West Fargo, ND

POSITION SUMMARY:

The GIS Analyst is responsible for performing geospatial analysis, creating web maps/apps, and providing insights to support decision-making processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position includes full responsibility and accountability to the GIS Development Supervisor of CNS in an effective, efficient, and economical manner. Meeting and exceeding project timelines is imperative to the success of this position.

IMPACT OF POSITION:

Successful completion of essential responsibilities builds growth for CNS while protecting the company, growing revenues, ensuring quality of staff and services, and provides efficient operations for future stability.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Analyze geospatial data using ArcGIS online, ArcGIS Pro, or Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) to identify patterns, trends and relationships.
• Create web maps and visualizations that communicate complex GIS data concisely for CNS clients to understand, interpret and ultimately make decisions with
• Manage data to ensure that it is accurate, up-to-date, and organized in a way that supports decision-making.
• Perform quality assurance measures by cleaning and correcting data or process errors.
• Works collaboratively with other GIS and engineering personnel as well as clients and their affiliates to ensure that projects meet business requirements.
• Provides insights and recommendations based on geospatial analysis to support business decisions.
• May run reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Carries out the customization of GIS tools, creates GIS databases, and develops web- based GIS applications for CNS client needs.
• Integrates geospatial data and systems with other data sources such as environmental, customer, and marketing data depending on client needs.
• Ability to create, maintain and train on database design and data modeling.
• Creates maps and visualizations that allow users to interact with geospatial data in meaningful and customized ways. Includes building custom dashboards and creating interactive reports.
• Troubleshoots GIS data to ensure quality control is maintained and systems are functioning properly. Addresses any issues in an efficient manner.
• Perform basic integration tasks using ESRI / ArcGIS Enterprise and ESRI extension platforms.
• Configure and maintain maps and applications using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey 123, FME, and other map-based functions.
• Document tools, processes, and procedures related to GIS data management and analysis work.
• Provides technical explanations and educates internal and external contacts.
• Understanding and ability to manage multi-tiered software applications (web, databases, middleware, and others)
• Interface and coordinate workflow directly with internal and external departments, vendors, and organizations.
• Manage multiple projects for clients simultaneously, achieving project goals in a timely manner within deadlines.
• Manage and maintain system functionality.
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Land Surveying, GIS, Civil Engineering, or equivalent work
• Five or more years of ESRI / ArcGIS
• Two or more years of Safe Software’s Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) preferred
• Three or more years with installing, designing, and implementing features into ESRI / ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Three or more years’ experience in system and database performance tuning and/or quality assurance.

PHYSICAL:

• Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen and various reports. 100% of time.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear to communicate with employees, membership, vendors, and industry contacts. 100% of time.
• Standing/Walking: Must be able to physically operate a vehicle for travel purposes or have alternate transportation available. 25%-50% of time.
• Grasping and Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use phone system. 100% of time.
• Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling and Pushing. 0-25% of time.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Primarily full time work from home with infrequent travel in all types of weather conditions, required.

NOTICE:

The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of the required personnel. Furthermore, this position description is not a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

COMPENSATION:

CNS offers a competitive compensation package including: health, dental and life insurance benefits, short and long term disability benefits in addition to a 401k savings plan with company match. Other perks include paid holidays, paid float holidays, PTO, educational reimbursement program, cellular and broadband reimbursement and a great working atmosphere with progressive and forward-thinking co-workers.