| Job Status : |
Full Time, Contract |
| Company : |
Washington College |
| Posting Date : |
November 24 |
| Closing Date : |
OPEN |
| Relevant Experience : |
2 Year(s) |
| Number of Positions : |
1 |
| Location : |
Chestertown, Maryland |
| Category : |
Academia and Education
GIS
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Washington CollegeGIS Analyst IIThis is a one-year fixed term grant funded position to assist one of our customers. The successful applicant will report to the Washington College GIS Program Coordinator and be located in the GIS office in Chestertown, Maryland. Primary duties will include: data entry, creation and manipulation; map creation and spatial analysis, along with update and maintenance of databases related to traffic enforcement issues; and online web mapping application development and maintenance. In addition, this position will be required to work closely with a wide variety of law enforcement and government professionals. Good communication skills are essential. The position has the ability to be extended should funding be available.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The position of GIS Analyst II assists in the design, development and creation of databases, maps and other related analysis products for the Maryland Highway Safety Office. The position will work with multiple disparate datasets, many of which are not currently in a suitable format for analysis with GIS, and must have the ability to understand and adapt to new datasets while keeping all project information current and organized to assure accessibility to others. The GIS Analyst II must utilize sound, independent judgment; follow oral and written instruction and present an overall professional appearance.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Criminal Justice or related field preferred; with a minimum of two years' experience using the ArcGIS 10 Desktop platform. An understanding of law enforcement and the operating structure of local and state government. Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Excel and relational databases is required. Advanced ArcGIS skills are required (Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3D Analyst). Ability to work independently and in a team environment, establish methodology to complete a project, and produce final products within a given timeframe. Ability to pass a Maryland and FBI criminal records background check within 30 days of employment. 
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