GIS Analyst: Austin, TX
GrantWorks is the largest grant writing and management firm in the State of Texas. We provide grant application and management services for community and economic development, housing, planning, parks and recreation, transportation, coastal protection and access, and other programs that promote community development.
We are seeking a full-time GIS Analyst to work on a team that develops comprehensive plans for clients throughout rural Texas in our planning department. The planning department, based in Austin, produces comprehensive plans that include analysis of population, housing, land use, utility systems, streets and thoroughfares, zoning and subdivision ordinances, central business districts, parks and open space, and economic development. Mapping accompanies chapters on each topic.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in geography with 1 year full-time work experience using ArcGIS 10. Knowledge and expertise of ArcGIS methodology, geographic, and cartographic principles, and comprehension of projections, datums and coordinate systems, is required. Programming experience with Python or other scripting language a plus. Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and be an efficient writer and thorough researcher.
GrantWorks offers a relaxed work environment in central Austin. Job requires travel within Texas bi-monthly.
GrantWorks offers an excellent benefits package, including company paid health and dental insurance, a company matched retirement plan, and a generous paid time off plan and more.
Local candidates preferred for immediate start date. Send resume/references to jobs@grantworks.net.
Salary range $35,000 to $40,000 annually, depending on experience.
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