Junior GIS Analyst

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS, or related area

• 1 – 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in related area in lieu of experience

• Must demonstrate knowledge in the GIS discipline

• Must be familiar with spatial and attribute data

• Needs to demonstrate proficiency with cartography and map design

• A strong background in GIS software is required, especially in the ESRI ArcGIS product line (DESIRABLE)

• Experience in using database management software is preferable

• Basic knowledge of GPS/remote sensing techniques and applications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms to others

• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors

• Able to work in both teams and independently with minimal supervision and high initiative

• Ability to multi-task and adjust to frequent changes in priority

• Solid understanding of geospatial concepts (i.e. projections, raster vs. vector, etc.)

• Ability to apply geospatial technologies to business applications

• Ability to create, collect and receive data from multiple sources, transfer that data into a specific database, and may also make decisions or prepare reports based on the created information.

• Very good English and communication skills