Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS)

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a GIS Analyst for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:

• Collect, verify and edit GIS data sets to provide mapping services and technical research and analysis related to geographical data sets using software applications
• Design, develop and maintain data sets by using current ESRI Geographic Information Systems Software (ArcGIS), related ArcGIS desktop applications and SQL server and oracle database platforms to present data visualization
• Administer geographic data development, verification, management and quality control/assurance
• Aid and provide technical support to staff in other government agencies related to the exchange of shared GIS data
• Develop sustainable systems of collecting and managing data points
• Develop and maintain data layers to provide information on geographic features
• Provide GIS technical reports to stakeholders and responds to inquiries related to District GIS datasets and GIS issues
• Attend meetings, conference, workshops and trainings to remain current on principles, practices and new developments related to GIS
• Coordinate with appropriate city, county, state and federal agencies to obtain GIS spatial data sets and database.
• Performs other related tasks required.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years professional technical experience using updated versions of ArcGIS in a GIS or cartographic setting in geography, education, engineering or urban planning field including developing and maintaining geodatabase platforms
• Proficiency in current versions of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related computer software such s ArcGIS, ArcEditor, ArcMap, ArcReader, ArcGIS Spatial Analysis, Maplex, ArcGIS Explorer, ArcIMS and ArcServer

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, mathematics or any related field.
• Candidates without a degree may compensate with experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced mapping concepts and technology
• Principles of research, data development and geoprocessing techniques and methods
• Sources of geographic spatial data sets and coordinate systems
• Terminology, best practices, and technology in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartographic mapping
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Oracle and SQL Server

Benefits

• Salary Range: $94,000-$99,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes