Gis Analyst (250542)

As a GIS Analyst with Intrado, you will be responsible for performing a variety of mid-level analysis utilizing GIS (Geographical Information Systems) technology to ensure the data is up-to-date and accurate; responsible for validating and testing geographic data with the appropriate database; provide technical customer support to internal and external customers as assigned; perform mapping, editing, data conversion, geocoding, and error reconciliation within established timelines; provide feedback to developers on GIS processes, tools, and efficiency to aid improvement; participate in the activities associated with a variety of departmental projects including preparing reports, material, documentation, and coordinating tasks

MAJOR JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform mapping, editing, data conversion, geocoding, and error reconciliation within established timelines and ensure GIS best practices are followed.
• Create and design cartographically sound hardcopy and digital maps using GIS software. 
• Produce maps with quality, accuracy, and completeness in accordance with departmental standards and timeliness. 
• Interpret edits on hardcopy map returns and incorporate into GIS software. 
• Perform system provisioning to including spatial systems with geographic information, ensuring reconciliation of data. 
• Receive, create, maintain and analyze data from a variety of formats and sources ensuring provisions are transferred into the database. 
• Execute in-depth GIS data analysis and maintenance which could include editing information in the GIS system (e.g., addresses, location specifics, polygon boundaries, etc.) 
• Adhere to the processes required to perform spatial analysis as requested by customers. 
• Continually keep up to date on departmental GIS database and editing tools to complete data maintenance, data integrity, and data analysis, as well as ensuring proficiency to serve customers. 
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of maps and data distributed internally and externally. 
• Communicate with appropriate customer teams and business units to provide GIS moderate to complex support. 
• Provide feedback to developers on GIS processes, tools, and efficiency to aid improvement. 
• Prepare reports, material, and documentation as requested by project lead ensuring timelines are met. 
• Cross train on a variety of related departmental functions 
• Participating in training and mentoring of coworkers on skills and mapping and geocoding techniques, editing, data conversion, and error reconciliation, as required 
• Act as project lead on introductory mid-grade projects when necessary and assigned by manager. 
• Work both as part of a team and individually, with minimal supervision, to complete tasks as assigned.
• Team Interfaces/Customer Service - Establish and maintain a professional relationship with internal/external customers, team members and department contacts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicant for this job will be expected to meet the following minimum qualifications. 

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a 1-year Geographical Information Systems (GIS) certificate from an accredited college or university required. 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), or a related field is preferred. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of  two years’ experience working in the GIS field required, to include one-year previous experience in the 9-1-1 environment preferred. 

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: 

• Intermediate ArcGIS Desktop knowledge is required, to be obtained through a minimum of two years' experience using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 
• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS Server administration is preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of Oracle Database Management Systems or SQL Server is preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of Python is preferred. 

OTHER:

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required. 
• Basic knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Access preferred. 
• May be asked to work a shift outside of normal schedule

Benefits & Compensation

Want to love where you work? At Intrado, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes what you’d expect (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan for some locations with company match and flexible spending accounts), and several that go above and beyond – tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, access to a robust library of personal and professional training resources, employee discounts, critical illness, hospital indemnity and pet insurances, identity protection and more! Apply today to join us in work worth doing!

For candidates located in Colorado, the hiring range for this position is anticipated between $50,000 and $62,000 per year and will be commensurate with experience. Candidates may be eligible for differential pay based on shift worked and premium pay for overtime and/or being on call.