We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GIS Analyst to join our Urban Planning+Design team at Freese and Nichols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cartographic design, proficiency in ArcGIS Online web applications, and a passion for teaching and training others. This role will play a crucial part in enhancing our urban planning, urban design, hazards/resilience and landscape architecture projects by providing geospatial insights and creating visually compelling maps and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality cartographic designs for urban planning projects.
• Create and manage ArcGIS Online web applications, including StoryMaps, Dashboards, and Experience Builder.
• Conduct spatial analysis and provide geospatial insights to support urban planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with urban planners, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate GIS into project workflows.
• Provide training and support to team members and clients on GIS tools and applications.
• Support GIS marketing and business development efforts that target current and future Urban Planning clients.
• Stay updated with the latest GIS technologies and best practices to ensure the Urban Planning team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Urban Planning, GIS, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cartographic design and spatial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Online and related web applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching or training others on GIS tools and applications.
• GISP Certification.
• Familiarity with urban planning concepts and practices.
• Experience with GIS applications such as ArcGIS Indoors and ArcGIS Urban and ArcGIS Business Analyst.
• Experience with other software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Google Sketchup and Lumion.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Arcade, Python, JavaScript and HTML for custom GIS web application development.

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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