Senior Geospatial Analyst

Description

Who we are looking for...

This position is responsible for leading the development, deployment, and support of advanced Geospatial Technologies (GST) solutions for internal and external clients at England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM). The Senior Geospatial Analyst will also provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality geospatial products and services. This role requires strategic thinking, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive innovation in GIS solutions. The following skills will be required for this position: 

Project Management and Support:

• Provide technical expertise to support GST’s consultants and project managers in delivering high-quality products and services.
• Assist and advise with the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of GST’s solutions.
• Offer technical leadership and guidance to ensure system integrity, performance, and reliability.
• Assist on project deliverables and/or lead projects, as assigned.

Data Management:

• Conduct and oversee procurement of geospatial data, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and meets organizational needs.
• Implement data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures to maintain integrity in GST solutions and processes.
• Manage and optimize complex data schemas, ensuring efficient data organization and retrieval.
• Conduct schema updates and modifications to accommodate business requirements, ensuring schemas are optimized for performance and scalability.
• Utilize branch versioning to effectively manage multiple edits and editor versions. Oversee and resolve conflicts that occur during the Rec&Post processes.

Service Management:

• Develop, publish, and maintain GIS services to support various applications and workflows for both internal and external clients, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GIS service publishing and performance.
• Resolve any database non-conformities and manage service publishing.

Administration:

• Assist with ArcGIS Enterprise administration duties including system configuration, license renewal and management, and performance monitoring.
• Manage system administration tasks including regular system checks, updates, and backups.
• Scripting and Automation:
• Develop custom scripts, leveraging tools like Python and Arcade, to enhance and automate GST solutions.

Training and Mentorship:

• Mentor and train junior staff, ensuring they are well-equipped with necessary geospatial skills and knowledge.

Application and Platform Management:

• Create, manage, and troubleshoot Esri web applications as well as ETM’s proprietary land development software.
• Configure and optimize ETM’s proprietary land development software to meet specific project requirements and enhance user experience.
• Familiarize and navigate mobile data collection apps, ensuring smooth data flow and integration.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in the geospatial domain.
• Participate in continuous learning and share knowledge and insights with the broader team.

Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree in geography, geographic information systems (GIS), engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of three (7) years’ experience in GIS applications
• GIS Professional (GISP) Certificate is preferred.
• Esri Certification preferred.
• Minimal travel is required for this role. Attend on client sites and conferences may be required as assigned (typically <15 days a year). 

What you'll need to be successful...
Success in this job relies on your time management skills, organization, and positive attitude. In addition, you’ll need the following qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of spatial analytical and cartographic techniques
• Experience working independently on advanced projects
• Expertise in ETL to load, reference,project and prepare data from outside providers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information      clearly and effectively. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions to improve performance
• Ability to interpret internal and external needs for geospatial solutions
• Experience in mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior staff
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-pace environment
• Familiarity with integration GIS with other ent