Senior GIS Analyst

Job Title: Senior GIS Analyst

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Location: Denver, CO, Mesa, AZ or remote in approved locations

Job Status: Exempt

About Y2K

Y2K Engineering, LLC. (Y2K) was founded on the principle that every user of roads has the right to get to their destination safely regardless of age or mode choice, which is further supported by our belief that equitable transportation solutions are the avenues for people to have access to opportunities.

About our team

Y2K is an incredibly passionate team thriving on safety, creativity, reliability, community, and an unrelenting commitment to the continuous growth of one another. We believe in investing in people to drive excellence and cultivate innovative leaders.

At Y2K, you’ll have the opportunity and flexibility to create your own avenues and work on projects that truly motivate and excite you. It’s your opportunity to leave a mark, expand yourself and experience what it’s like to truly love what you do and the people you do it with.

Job Summary

The Senior GIS Analyst is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of geographic information systems (GIS) projects. They collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze spatial data, create maps, and provide insights that support transportation projects.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design, and implementation of GIS tasks from conception to completion.

  • Conduct advanced spatial analysis to obtain insights and solutions for complex problems.

  • Conduct onsite ADA and infrastructure assessment surveys utilizing various technology to produce precise and detailed maps for ensuring ADA compliance.

  • Manage and maintain spatial databases, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security.

  • Create high-quality maps, charts, and visualizations to communicate spatial data effectively.

  • Provide technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders on GIS-related issues.

  • Stay updated on GIS technologies and methodologies

  • Explore innovative ways to improve GIS processes.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS into various projects.

  • Provide guidance and training to associates.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in GIS analysis.

  • Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex spatial data.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Experience with database management systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI) and spatial data formats (e.g., GeoJSON, Shapefile, KMZ).

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple project tasks simultaneously.

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

  • High quality technical and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently, make sound decisions.

  • Ability to develop new or improved processes and/or technological methods.

  • Strong, effective written and verbal skills.

  • Strong leadership skills, including staff development and mentoring.

  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as required.

  • Demonstrated ability to correctly solve complex problems and issues without regular supervision.

Reporting Structure

  • This position will report to the Project Manager.

  • This position may have direct reports.

Travel Expectations:

  • Travel will be on an as-needed basis for client meetings, project site visits or other project tasks.

Physical Demands:

  • Work is performed in an office environment.

  • Flexibility to work various schedules and longer hours, when necessary, with little or no notice.

  • Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing.

  • Mobility required within an office and construction site environments.

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on company business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on company business are subject to driver’s license record checks and must maintain acceptable driving records. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on company business shall maintain the statutorily state required liability insurance.

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all team members must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Y2K Engineering is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$80,000 – $95,000 per year

Benefits:

·  401(k)

·  401(k) matching

·  Dental insurance

·  Flexible schedule

·  Health insurance

·  Life insurance

·  Paid time off

·  Parental leave

·  Professional development assistance

·  Referral program

·  Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Y2K Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to leveraging diverse backgrounds, perspective and experiences that create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to protected category.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.