Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $80,000+ DOE

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a senior GIS professional to join its Department of Research and Analytics.The Research team is composed of in-house professionals and consultant partners with expertise in GIS mapping and spatial analysis, economic impact studies, demographic forecasting, land use and transportation demand modeling, and database and web application management. The Research team is responsible for providing GNRC staff, board members, and community partners with the information and tools necessary to aid in the development and evaluation of public policies, plans, programs, and services.

The primary responsibility of the Department is to provide research and analytical support in the development of plans related to land use, economic development, environmental quality, transportation, solid waste, and other aspects of public infrastructure.

Key Job Duties of the Senior GIS Analyst:

• Provide GIS services to internal and external clients including digitizing, mapping, spatial analysis, and database management, etc.;
• Design or optimize database schemas, develop and maintain data processing pipelines and workflows, and perform data migration and transformation for geospatial data using ETL tools such as ArcGIS Data Interoperability, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and open-source frameworks;
• Provide guidance on best practices for managing geospatial data in enterprise environments and mentor junior team members and GIS users in other departments;
• Build and maintain data visualizations in Esri ArcGIS products, Tableau, Power BI, MySidewalk, and other data publication tools;
• Assist in the development of plans by 1) documenting and analyzing existing conditions and trends, 2) preparing visualizations to help promote understanding and comprehension, and 3) identifying and assessing potential policies, strategies, or actions;
• Present reports to elected officials, planning boards, stakeholder organizations, and the general public;
  
• Build and strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations and advocates, universities and research institutions, business groups, and government agencies;
  
• Participate in industry associations and continuing education opportunities to remain current on emerging and best practices;
• Assist the Research Director with managing the organization's GIS program including geodatabase management, software deployment and maintenance, and staff user training; and
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the Research Director.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have experience with geographic information systems, data visualization tools, and an interest in learning and applying computer programming skills for advanced analytics and automation. Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of open source platforms and experience in coding, application development, and database programming to include experience with Python, JavaScript, C#, and SQL languages. A masters degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geography, computer or data science, or related field is preferred along with four years of practical experience in a related field. Foreign degrees and credentials will be considered.

Compensation: The minimum starting salary is $80k+. The offered salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. GNRC pays the full cost of a pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (no required employee payroll deduction), and provides a dollar for dollar match to a 401k or 457b, up to 3% of gross salary. Inquire for more information about benefits.

Remote Work Policy: While GNRC provides a flexible schedule and some work from home opportunities, this is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be expected to work from the GNRC office with regularity.

Travel Expectations:This position will require regular travel throughout the Middle Tennessee area. A valid drivers license and access to personal transportation is required.

About GNRC:GNRC was established by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the regions federally-recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), and Economic Development District (EDD). More information is available at GNRC.org.

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer

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