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Wisper ISP Inc

GIS Analyst

Wisper ISP Inc, Mascoutah, Illinois, United States, 62258


This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/7350116 We are seeking a full-time exempt Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data Analyst to join our Information Technology department.

This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining GIS data environments, either on-premises or in the cloud, and providing data analysis as well as the development of reports for general operational reporting, GIS reporting, and decision support reporting needs.

Functions to be performed by this position include assessing business requirements, defining strategy, installing and supporting GIS reporting tools; implementing and supporting operational GIS data and systems for general and GIS data; creating general and GIS reports; serving as the technical resource for GIS data exchange with external partners; serving as project lead as assigned.

GIS Analyst

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Setup and use GIS tools (e.g. QGIS, Google Earth, ESRI)

GIS data aggregation, creation & maintenance

Perform data analysis on general operational data & on GIS/Spatial data

Collect, transform, and load GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or spatial data from internal & external sources into corporate repository or databases

Review/interpret various data sources to create or verify GIS data accuracy & completeness

Configure, clean & process GIS/spatial data to correct missing or inaccurate data

Generate cleansed GIS/Spatial related datasets or reports as needed

Provide cleansed GIS/Spatial datasets & reports to external geospatial service partners (such as VETRO-FiberMap, Gadberry) for the creation of fully populated GIS/Spatial data sets or reports

Load fully cleansed & populated GIS data sets into corporate repository or database for internal presentation and visualization as needed

Convert spatial data between coordinate systems & compile maps with appropriate coordinate systems for measurement or presentation as needed.

All other duties as assigned

Requirements for Position

Authorization to work in the United States

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Current driver\'s license

Adaptable to fast-paced, high-change environment

Must demonstrate personal accountability; be punctual for appointments and meetings

Regular & predictable attendance required

Demonstrate good communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving skills

Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language & have strong customer service orientation

Self-motivated and directed, yet willing to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Desired Skills & Competencies

Good understanding of GIS & spatial data & datasets & how to configure, transform, & clean

Experience using spatial queries & mapping visualization tools (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, SQL Server, Google Map)

Familiar with creating data pipelines for internal or third-party data

Some familiarity with working with structured and unstructured information including diverse data formats such as raster, vector, tabular, etc.

Experience generating reports & performing data analysis on general & GIS data

Experience with managing new & existing data environments to curate & enhance data insights

General awareness of GIS industry vendors & trends

Any database administration experience is a big plus

Experience with data import/export & ETL services/tools is a big plus

Experience with performing data ETL & data cleansing is a big plus

Ability to perform duties independently & with general supervision

Strong attention to detail & analytical skills

Ability to manage time & priorities effectively to meet the deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Fast-paced environment with multiple changes to schedules & fluctuating priorities.

Must pass a background heck & drug screen.

Physical Requirements: X Light- Lifting 0-10 lbs, Moderate- lifting 0-25 lbs, Heavy- lifting 25+ lbs

\% of time spent daily next to each function using key:

0%= O (Zero time spent), 1-35%= L (little time spent) 36-70%= M (moderate time spent), 70-100%= G (a great amount of time)

L-Bending/Stooping

L-Reaching above/below waist

L-Pushing/pulling movements

L-Climbing stairs/ladders

L-Standing

G-Sitting

L-Walking

L-Kneeling

M-Lifting

0-Taste/smell

G-Keyboard

M-Color/depth perception

G-Fine hand/finger movements

0-Operate motor vehicle

0-Operate various equipment

DISCLAIMER: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer for any employee or applicant, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. We are a drug-free work environment. Employment with the Company is contingent on the successful completion of a drug test, reference

check, and MVR check (when applicable).

DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this