Job Status : |
Full Time, Contract |
Company : |
Washington College |
Posting Date : |
March 25 |
Closing Date : |
OPEN |
Relevant Experience : |
2 Year(s) |
Number of Positions : |
1 |
Location : |
Chestertown, Maryland |
Category : |
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 a Washington College GIS Program Project Manager and be located in the GIS office in Chestertown, Maryland. Primary duties will include: data entry and creation, mapping creation, and spatial analysis along with update and maintenance of databases. 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 supervises the design, development, and creation of databases, maps, and other related analysis products for our customer. 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. This position also provides technical support of GIS equipment, software, data and products. The GIS Analyst II must utilize sound, independent judgment, follow oral and written instruction and present an overall professional appearance. Qualifications and Skills:
- Project management experience leading a small team of analysts.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Excel, and relational databases is required.
- Advanced ArcGIS skills are required.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Server would be preferred.
- 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.
Education Requirements: 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 plus previous management and supervisory experience of junior personnel.
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