Geographic Information Systems GIS Analyst

Denver, CO, United States

Job Description The Geographic Information Systems GIS Analyst creates mapping products for NGL’s Water Solutions business segment. This role originates and updates maps and uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications to produce a variety of meaningful data. The GIS Analyst cultivates a strong understanding of the Water Solutions business. As part of the Engineering team, this position proactively identifies and provides relevant GIS data, mapping descriptions of projects, and recommends GIS and mapping tools.

General Duties and Responsibilities Generate digitalized mapping products using ESRI tools such as ArcGIS desktop.

Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships and/or display results of analysis using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on geographic information systems, mapping, and associated data.

Interpret business needs to derive mapping data requirements.

Proactively give technical support to lay users regarding the maintenance, development, and operation of GIS databases, applications, and products.

Create digital representations of GIS data in compliance with RUS (Rural Utility Services) standards.

Interpret aerial photography and ensure integrity of GIS data: review existing and incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and completeness.

Act as a data steward of Water Solutions’ GIS assets: Establish, maintain, modify, and update GIS databases.

Input data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.

Convert data collected from field operations into GIS database with proper and accurate spatial location.

Establish standards, implement security/access levels, review data quality, and create business rules.

Improve and patrol Company-wide standards and practices for data conversion, data maintenance and upgrades.

Other duties as assigned.

Regular attendance at the worksite is required.

Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency using GIS software, such as ESRI tools including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, along with demonstrated aptitude for learning new software and mapping tools quickly.

Ability to gather, compile, and analyze GIS data to produce meaningful mapping products.

Strong knowledge of how GIS data drives business decisions, with ability to interpret and supply relevant information to an executive audience.

Ability to geo-reference/geocode data.

Ability to give meticulous attention to detail on a consistent and continuous basis.

Excellent communication skills, with strong internal and external customer service focus.

Fortitude to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment of shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.

Flexibility during times of change.

Ability to research, recommend, learn, apply, and implement new mapping technologies.

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe suite of products.

Ability to prioritize effectively and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Strong customer service focus with ability to serve as a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.

Experience/Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as Geography or GIS.

1 – 5 years of experience performing GIS data analysis and producing mapping products, ideally in a commercial environment.

Experience using ArcGIS, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst.

Exposure to GIS mobile (field) applications and devices

Exposure to or awareness of GIS software programming languages (e.g., Python, Model Builder, JavaScript, C++).

Familiarity with oil and gas infrastructure (water disposal facilities, pipelines, etc.) is a plus.

Travel: Up to 10% travel required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described 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. The employee must occasionally position, transport and/or move up to 10 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to: Stand; walk;

Be stationary for long periods of time;

Use fingers and/or hands to handle and feel;

Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;

Move about in an office environment;

Work using repetitive motion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access and relay information.

Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations ay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is: Regularly in an office environment.

Regularly in the field, working outside in a variety of weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

The actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in NGL’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, skill set, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the role. NGL offers the following benefits: Paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; retirement plan with company match; flexible spending account; employee assistance program.

NGL reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time. Compensation Range Annual Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

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