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Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a GeoBase GIS Analyst  to work at Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) in San Antonio, Texas. This is an on-site role with a schedule of 4 days working at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) on Lackland AFB and 1 day working remotely.

GeoBase GIS Analyst will be part of a dynamic fast-paced team supporting United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) installations for the DAF GeoBase Program. Analyst will manage Air Force Civil Engineering GIS data in an enterprise environment, working with program stakeholders to support capabilities, requirements, technical issues, and training. Analyst will work on a team developing and implementing enterprise capabilities and data stewardship processes in support of DAF GeoBase Program objectives at installations worldwide. GeoBase analysts utilize Esri ArcGIS desktop and enterprise solutions to meet installation and DAF GeoBase Program geospatial requirements in coordination with GeoBase Service Desk managers.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

As a GeoBase GIS Analyst at Woolpert, you will:

• Create and maintain Air Force Civil Engineering GIS data in an enterprise environment, managing a versioned, multi-user geodatabase
• Create, update, and produce a variety of installation, range, and vicinity maps, drawings, plans, and other graphic representations using cartographic techniques to represent spatial data
• Perform regular and frequent data updates in coordination with analysts or government personnel located at DAF installations and other locations
  • Coordinate and execute GIS data requests and submissions to authorized stakeholders and mission partners, including disaster response and emergency mapping and analysis support
• Perform data quality assurance and control, ensuring compliance with Air Force and Department of Defense geospatial data standards
  • Create and maintain installation and AF enterprise geospatial metadata
  • Migrate or convert legacy GIS, CAD, non-spatial, and tabular data to GeoBase standards
  • Maintain data for archival storage, record keeping, and inventory of source data and maps
• Perform complex GIS data analysis, extraction (digitization), and geocoding processes
• Effectively integrate and utilize geospatial imagery, LiDAR, survey, and field collected data in the GeoBase enterprise
• Work closely with end users in the Air Force installation GeoBase offices and other base organizations to support GIS requirements, technical issues, and training needs such as data stewardship, ArcGIS applications, SDSFIE data model, enterprise capabilities, and DAF GeoBase Program objectives
• Provide end user support and training for GeoBase data stewardship, applications, capabilities, standards, and initiatives to installations, major commands (MAJCOM), and mission partner organizations
• Create or update the DAF GeoBase Knowledge Base, documenting current workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), end user self-help, and DAF GeoBase Program functional processes

What You Will Bring:

• U.S. citizenship
• Active Tier 1 Investigation (NACI - National Agency Check and Inquiries), security clearance, or the ability to pass a Tier 1 Investigation
  • Willingness to undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Two (2) years of geospatial experience
• Extensive knowledge of Esri ArcGIS software and capabilities:
  • Two (2) years of experience using ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) or ArcGIS Pro
  • Two (2) years of experience using Portal for ArcGIS or ArcGIS Online (AGOL)
• Two (2) years of experience in a role requiring:
  • Excellent problem-solving and consulting skills with emphasis on client and team member engagement
  • Proven experience providing excellent customer service
  • Strong technical proficiency using Microsoft Office products
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for our dynamic working environment
  • Attention to detail and proven experience meeting data quality assurance and accuracy standards
  • Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and as a member of a large organization
  • Ability to offer constructive feedback and problem solving, as well as clear direction to support goals
• The following experience is favored: 
  • Experience with the DAF GeoBase Program
  • Military geospatial or civil engineering experience, especially as a USAF 3E5, Army 12Y, 12T, 35G, or 21S, USMC 1361, Navy Seabee Engineering Aide, CEC, or FST, or other related background
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, preferably using Atlassian software (Jira, Confluence)
    • Experience with Service Desk or other customer request ticketing systems
  • Proficiency in processing and using geospatial imagery and lidar data
  • Proficiency in Autodesk or other CAD software
  • Experience with GPS, surveying, or field data collection
  • Experience with DoD geospatial data and enterprise systems
  • Proficiency using ArcGIS Pro Attribute Rules or ArcGIS Data Reviewer tools
  • Experience with Real Property reconciliation processes

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!