POSITION SUMMARY

The GIS Analyst will work at the intersection of data analysis, programming and cartography. They will analyze spatial data, look for patterns/trends, design and produce maps and reports to visualize data.

REPORTS TO

• Business Analyst

SUPERVISES

• No direct reports
• May lead, train, or participate in work team assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Develop and adhere to organizational standards.
2. Conduct research to develop datastores of data used in analysis.
3. Analyze spatial data through mapping software.
4. Design digital maps using geographic data and various other datasets.
5. Discover patterns and trends through special mapping of data and provide coherent conclusions from analysis.
6. Produce maps showing the spatial distribution of various kinds of data, including statistics, density, and project viability.
7. Manage a digital library of geographic maps in various file types.
8. Produce reports on geographic data using data visualizations.
9. Create Dashboards and spatial workflows.
10. Establish processes and procedures for continued analysis and presentations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Cartography
• Ability to work on multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously
• Excellent listening and communications skills, both verbal and written
• Organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to provide and maintain detailed documentation
• Willingness to develop professionally
• Analytical skills, including ability to research and solve problems
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Team player; reliable and dependable to complete assignments accurately and on time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand reports, maps, drawings or other geographic data for analysis
• Understanding of Google maps/Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat
• General computer skills – proficiency with MS Office, Google Earth, and Adobe Pro
• Candidate must be willing to reside near or commute to a Joink office (Currently within Illinois: Taylorville, Hillsboro; Indiana: Terre Haute)

Candidates

• Candidates which have the following will have priority:
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Desktop preferred
  • Experience with Python and SQL preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 40 hours per week
• Occasional overtime as deadlines require
• Less than 10% overnight travel
• Will be on-call on a pre-arranged basis to support the platform if necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to spend long hours using a computer/keyboard and/or phone. May involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking.

WHEN APPLYING

• Please prepare a cover letter explaining why you are an excellent fit for this position
• Please outline all work experience, detailing any relevant work experience
• Please outline all training and certifications achieved
• Please describe scenarios in which your logic and analytical abilities have allowed you to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to engage in for this job. These duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Joink is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.