GIS Specialist/Analyst

GIS Specialist/Analyst Location: San Ramon, CA Onsite Flexibility: Remote Contract Details • Position Type: Contract • Contract Duration: 2 months • Pay Rate: $50.00–$57.00 / Hour (USD) • Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. • Equipment: Client laptop will be provided. Any other equipment is expected to be provided by the employer of record (i.e., supplier). > Note: There is a requirement to establish the worker's LANID and pick up a laptop at Bishop Ranch. The team has moved to meeting in-person quarterly at Bishop Ranch as well. --- Top Things • Perform ortho photointerpretation and change detection analysis using LiDAR and/or Ortho derived building footprints. • Experience with ArcGIS Online (AGOL). --- Job Summary Staff members in this labor category provide database development support in creating cartographic and digital data products. These staff members have expertise that includes the performance of hard copy to digital data conversion tasks, data migration, and translation activities utilizing advanced processing techniques in ArcGIS. These individuals design, develop, and implement efficient production tools and workflows in accordance with approved project plans and design parameters. Should have good understanding in data management in a relational database; 5–7 years of GIS Analyst experience utilizing the principles and practices of GIS is required. --- Description of Work: Geospatial Support for TIMP Risk • Digitize, maintain, update, and QC GIS databases. • Perform ortho photointerpretation and change detection analysis using LiDAR and/or Ortho derived footprints acquired and classified during the study period. • Attribute structure footprint types and determine occupancy information using open source data sources. • Perform QC on structure data and provide QA recommendations for process improvement. • Reconcile and post edits to production databases and resolve conflicts. • Provide process improvement recommendations for workflows related to structure identification, change detection, and Class Location/HCA/MCA data prep processes. • Provide process flow documentation and user aids for any newly developed or modified processes. • Provide recommendations and workflow diagrams for performing change detection workflows and building footprint reviews in Esri ArcGIS Online or Portal (AGOL). --- Required Skills • Knowledge of multi-faceted disciplines which contribute to the implementation of the GIS application. • Some experience and exposure in GIS application development utilizing (asp.net, C#, Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flex). • Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) scripting language to retrieve data from relational database management systems in MS SQL Server. • Familiarity with ArcObjects/VBA/Python scripting and programming. • Considerable knowledge and experience with the core ESRI GIS software products, specifically ArcGIS Desktop, Arc/Info, ArcSDE, and relational databases within MS SQL Server. • Experience with ArcGIS Online (AGOL). --- Preferred Skills • Experience with structure and outdoor public assembly data and research to support Class Location and High Consequence Area analysis per 49 CFR 192.5 and 192.903. --- Required Experience • 5–7 years of GIS Analyst experience utilizing the principles and practices of GIS is required (1–2 years considered trainable). --- Benefits • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans • 401k Retirement Fund --- Equal Opportunity Our client is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. --- About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! --- Job Number: 26-06346