GIS Analyst
- 497171
- Full-Time
- Planning
Department: Planning
Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst supports campus planning, operations, research, and public engagement by building, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial datasets and creating high-quality maps, dashboards, and web apps.
- Collects, cleans, and maintains geospatial datasets (parcels, buildings, utilities, land use, mobility, environmental layers) using ESRI ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise/Online and related tools.
- Produces cartographically sound maps, web maps, and StoryMaps for planning studies, capital projects, emergency response, and campus wayfinding.
- Builds and manages campus basemaps, feature services, and symbology libraries; ensures consistent standards across projects.
- Performs spatial analyses (network, proximity, suitability, density, overlay, 3D scene/visibility) and summarizes results in clear tables, graphics, and dashboards.
- Develops repeatable workflows for recurring analyses (e.g., space utilization, mobility and access, sustainability metrics, environmental risk).
- Integrates CAD/BIM, survey, and remote-sensing (e.g., LiDAR, aerial imagery) into GIS; reconciles coordinate systems and dimensional accuracy.
- Establishes metadata, versioning, QA/QC checks, and data governance aligned with university standards.
- Documents processes and maintains a data catalog for campus stakeholders.
- Configures ArcGIS dashboards, web apps, and features editing experiences for non-technical users.
- Uses Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, and/or FME to automate ETL, data validation, and map production.
- Supports geospatial components of regulatory reporting (e.g., environmental, ADA accessibility, safety zones) and data privacy requirements.
- Maintains continuity plans for GIS services and contributes to emergency mapping when needed.
- Performs other job-related as assigned.
Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Preferred: Degree in Geography/Geospatial Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, GIS, Computer Science, or related field or Associate's Degree with 2-5 years of professional GIS experience (higher-education or public sector preferred).
Experience: No experience required.
Preferred: Experience integrating CAD/BIM, survey, and remote sensing into campus GIS. 3D GIS (Scene Viewer, ArcGIS Urban), network analysis, and mobility/accessibility modeling. Familiarity with open-source tools (QGIS), cloud GIS, and versioned enterprise geodatabases. Prior work supporting campus planning, facilities management, sustainability programs, or emergency operations. Certification/Licensing: None.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
