What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at NV5?
Overview
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
A GIS Analyst will work individually and as part of a team to support data production in an ArcMap, ArcPro, and Microstation environment; producing finalized data deliverables based on client requests. The Analyst has knowledge of all aspects of the workflow, performs rigorous QA/QC, assists in training others, leads efforts to improve task efficiencies and contributes to the tool management efforts.
Responsibilities
- Supports team and individual goals
- Produces final deliverables that meet client standards and project specifications
- Proactively leads efforts to improve task efficiency
- Contributes to the tool management efforts
- Acts as a task lead on a project
- Regularly updates or refines task tutorials
- Acts as a mentor and provides support across production teams
- Engages in cross-training opportunities on the production team
- Proactively seeks opportunities to grow their technical or leadership skill set through office wide collaboration (other task leads, co-tech leads, technical specialists and experts)
- Effective communication skills & professionalism
- Understands how the data interacts across a project workflow
- Consistently produces precise and accurate work
- Shows flexibility when being tasked
- Demonstrates strong aptitude for efficiency, accuracy in tasks, and organization
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in a professional GIS work environment
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
- Moderate knowledge of ESRI or vector-based software and TerraSolid products
- Takes ownership of work
- Demonstrates leadership in small groups
- Demonstrates strong understanding of task and project workflows
- Can maintain productivity while performing repetitive tasks
- Can work well within a team environment as well as independently with limited oversight
- Aptitude for learning multiple geospatial software programs
- Ability to learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 year of technician or equivalent experience
- Master's degree, in geography, environmental studies/science, planning, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS
- Proficiency in ArcMap, MicroStation and PLS-CADD
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities
- Attention to details and experience with QA/QC and data analysis
- Experience with or knowledge of:
- Geographical Information Systems
- Mapping or analysis using LiDAR
- Electrical Utilities: Distribution and Transmission (wire types, insulators, transformers)
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
