GIS Analyst

Summary of Responsibilities:
The GIS Analyst is responsible for technical work including the design, layout and production of GIS datasets and cartographic output relevant to ATC business objectives. Work consists of creating, integrating, maintaining, and deploying spatial and tabular data: providing data analysis and map products; providing data development support; maintaining GIS hardware and software; and providing technical support and training to GIS users. Responsive to the needs of each business and operating unit to achieve mutually agreed upon business results.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Provide mapping and GIS support to ATC project teams as required to meet departmental and corporate needs. Mapping and project support includes, but is not limited to, preliminary mapping, field grade map and data products, cadastral data acquisition, buffer operations to support corridor and project area mailings, creation of public meeting map/poster boards, and formal application mapping materials.
• Manage the integration of GPS field collected data into ATC system and library layers. Provide office and field training on Trimble GPS equipment to ATC staff and contractors as necessary.
• Provide training and instruction to ATC staff on the use and capabilities of existing ATC GIS portals, including ArcReader, ArcIMS and map archives.
• Provide internal GIS support to improve ATC Transmission System and land base data accuracies, including the integration and update of data verifying existing or rebuilt facilities as captured using GPS, conventional survey techniques or LIDAR.
• Determine project requirements for new GIS and tabular data acquisition; conduct data mining and integrate additional datasets as required to support project needs. Build relationships with state, county, local governments and regional planning commissions and promote data exchange opportunities where available.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Provide technical support for route selection analysis and work with cross-functional teams for selection of viable and preferred routes for such projects.
• Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors that may lead to accidents.