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GIS Analyst  – TERM

Requisition Number: 409959Location: Lemont, IL

Functional Area: Information TechnologyDivision: DIS-Decision and Infrastructure Sciences

Employment Category: Temporary 6 Months or GreaterShift: 8:30 - 5:00

Level (Grade): PT1

 

Position Description

The Decision and Infrastructure Sciences (DIS) Division researches, designs, and delivers scientific tools and methodologies to inform decision-making regarding the most challenging security, risk, and resilience problems. DIS experts have developed methods to understand dependencies and iterdependencies within and across infrastructure systems, strengthen infrastructure security and resilience, and respond to emergencies. As a multidisciplinary national laboratory, Argonne offers an exciting atmosphere in which to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that focus on complex technical problems and integrated application of natural, social, and computer science practices.  This position will be based out of our Lemont, IL office. 

To support our research mission, DIS is seeking an Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyst to support our growing National Preparedness Analytics mission. 

In this position, you will:

Convert raw and unstructured data into useable GIS data (feature classes, shapefiles, tables, etc…)

Develop GIS maps and geospatial visualizations to support analyses and solution identification – both static map images as well as web based mapping applications.

Produce reports on geographic data utilizing different data visualization techniques

Develop geoprocessing models to address sponsor analytical needs and priorities.

Write scripts to automate data collection and analysis (knowledge of python or R preferred)

GIS Analysts will need to explain geographic trends and findings from their analyses to sponsors, requiring excellent written and verbal communication

 

Position Requirements

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PT1 or PT2) depending upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position.  

To be considered you must have:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, urban planning, or a related field and

Experience with mapping tools such as ArcGIS suite of tools – ArcDesktop, ArcPro, ArcCatalog, AGOL and/or Portal and QGIS

Experience in applicable programming languages such as Python or Java Script

Experience in using Model Builder to create repeatable and unique geoprocessing tasks to be used in analysis

Strong project management practices and the ability to meet deadlines

Good communication skills including the ability to translate technical information into plain language

Knowledge of ArcGIS for Server or Server Administration a plus

Knowledge of ArcGIS Arcade is a plus. 

The selected candidates will have professional experience creating maps, geodatabases, and web applications. All candidates must pass a general background check for employment and may be required to obtain a “Q” clearance.

A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.  

PT1: Bachelor's and 0 years

PT2: Bachelor's and 2+ years, some occupations may require graduate degree.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.