GIS Analyst - 524348 - The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
About the Job
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 510001 - Campus Development
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The GIS Analyst provides technical services in the area of geographical information systems (GIS). Administers geospatial data and conducts analyses of this data. Writes GIS-based statistical reports, develops and writes training materials, and conducts software training involving GIS functionalities. Interfaces with a variety of external constituencies.
Additional Department Summary: Assists the Campus Mapping and Survey Program Manager in supporting various GIS data and applications. Collects, populates, and maintains data in spatial geodatabases under general supervision of the GIS Programmer. Performs tasks such as digitizing, field data collection, georeferencing, data conversion, asset mapping, utility mapping, and map generation. Provides hands on support to entities utilizing GIS within the department of Finance and Operations.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in geography, civil engineering or computer science or higher and some GIS experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: General knowledge of file formats, including those related to GIS, basic computer operations, and applicable ESRI GIS software is required. Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of cartographic/mapping systems. Experience with a relational database management system such as SQL Server. Experience with manipulating and referencing CAD data.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
