USAG Stuttgart Geospatial Analyst
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Position Overview
Woolpert is hiring a GIS Analyst for our United States Army Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) Support contract. This is an on-site role working at U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart located in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Stuttgart Geospatial Analyst will be part of a dynamic fast-paced team developing and executing geospatial solutions for USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and Garrison support activities. Analyst is expected to collect, produce, analyze, disseminate, and maintain consistent and accurate installation geospatial data and products. Analyst will utilize GIS and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) processes and software in support of the installation management mission.
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 the Stuttgart GIS Analyst at Woolpert, you will be responsible for all aspects of DPW and Garrison geospatial data production, analysis, maintenance, and workflow processes:
- Develop and maintain the GIS and cartographic information, products, and services required to support the USAG Stuttgart mission
- Manage geodatabases, feature datasets, feature classes, and associated geospatial layers
- Maintain Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) compliance for US Army geospatial enterprise integration
- 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 data quality assurance and control (QA/QC), ensuring compliance with geospatial data standards
- Perform field data collection to support new construction and fill data gaps for completed projects
- Implement consistency of design across all GIS mapping products, including standard symbology, to maintain consistency with US Department of War, Federal agency, and industry standards and accepted practices
- Utilize government software for polishing publications, adding standardized map elements, and generating annotation for use in briefs and presentations
What You Will Bring:
- Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English and German languages
- Ability to obtain a US Department of War common access card (CAC)
- Must already reside in Germany/EU or be able to arrange own transportation/residence permit/work visa
- Ability to relocate if necessary - no relocation assistance offered
- Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years geospatial experience, OR four (4) years related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Understanding of GIS concepts and terminology
- Experience with Esri ArcGIS software
- Experience with CADD software (e.g., Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk AutoCAD)
- Understanding of field data collection techniques and principles
- Two (2) years of experience in a role requiring:
- Excellent communication and consulting skills with emphasis on client and team member engagement
- Proven experience providing excellent customer service
- Strong technical proficiency using Microsoft Office products
- Very good written and verbal communication skills for a dynamic working environment
- Attention to detail - 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
- Experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) GIS data standard or other defined spatial data models preferred.
- Experience with the Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE) and/or Army IGI&S program and data preferred.
- Experience with Army IGI&S products and standards preferred.
- Experience with ePRISMS preferred.
- Proficiency in processing and using geospatial imagery and lidar data preferred.
- Experience with GPS, surveying, or field data collection preferred.
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!
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
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