Work at the National Trust for Historic Preservation

GIS Analyst

Department: Preservation
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JOB SUMMARY

The Research and Development (RAD) department is a small but growing team of the Preservation Division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The department is responsible for producing innovative research, and initiatives in support of the strategic priorities of the National Trust, such as the America’s Chinatowns program. We are experts in mapping and place-based GIS analysis to support internal priorities and preservation advocacy, and we provide ongoing thought leadership around investing in preservation’s future.

The GIS Analyst position is a two-year term-position that will work as part of the Research and Development department, led by the Senior Director of Research and Development, and will report directly to the Senior GIS Project Manager. This position will provide day-to-day project support related to the RAD department’s work in expanding the National Trust’s GIS technology and infrastructure as well as advancing research and analytical objectives on key programmatic initiatives, including the Preserve Route 66 GIS and Crowdsourcing initiative, America’s Chinatowns, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund mapping projects and more. The role will occasionally support broader National Trust initiatives involved in preservation policy advocacy and climate action work.

The GIS Analyst’s primary role over the two-year period will be to contribute to the increased use of GIS technology across the National Trust. To this end, the GIS Analyst will perform a variety of duties related to GIS data creation and management, online and static map production, and spatial analysis to support specific programmatic projects and historic preservation advocacy and practice across the county.

The GIS Analyst will initially focus their efforts in two areas: 1) populate a robust GIS database of historic sites and stories from Historic Route 66 based on existing data and information collected through the National Trust’s Share Your Route 66 Story crowdsourced data collection efforts; and 2) establish core organizational geospatial data and collaborate across the Trust to support the creation of a user-friendly map tool to view the data. As these projects progress, the GIS Analyst should expect to conduct spatial analysis to communicate trends, opportunities, and impact and support additional GIS needs across the organization.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both alone and in teams and be able to coordinate with colleagues across the organization. The candidate should be a self-starter who approaches the job with a problem-solving mindset and interest in exploring the intricacies of applying GIS to history and culture.

DUTIES

  • Create program-related and core organizational GIS data through research, digitization (georeferencing and geocoding), and integration with existing data.
  • Help manage and regularly update GIS data, ensuring all data meets accuracy and completeness quality standards.
  • Publish and help manage hosted feature layers within ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online
  • Develop new, and steward existing, web-based GIS products to support the National Trust’s programmatic initiatives.
  • Assist with the creation of the National Trust’s geospatial resource center, an open data center currently under development.
  • Create metadata and develop and document workflows to support the long-term stewardship of the National Trust’s GIS data and products.
  • Design and conduct geospatial analysis to uncover new insights and advance spatial understanding of preservation topics.
  • Research and advise on new GIS software, features, and analytical methods to support the growth and innovation of GIS at the National Trust.
  • Provide technical support and quickly respond to technical issues relating to GIS data and tools.
  • Create presentations and data visualizations to communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to internal and external non-technical audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of professional work experience in geospatial desktop software and geospatial web applications to independently perform GIS data, mapping, and analysis tasks.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geography, GIS, conservation, historic preservation, planning, or related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
  • Familiarity with, or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, history, or related work in digital humanities preferred.

GIS Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro for data management, spatial analysis, and cartography.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Online for data and content management and web map creation.
  • Experience creating customized map applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, or open-source development tools.
  • Experience creating geospatial data through research, integration, geocoding, georeferencing, and manual digitization.
  • Experience working with a wide range of vector and raster geospatial data types including web formats such as hosted feature layers.
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Portal.
  • Familiarity with FGDC metadata standards and guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of python to automate tasks and workflows and perform analysis.
  • Willingness to learn additional Esri products such as ArcGIS Hub, City Engine, Community Analyst, Survey 123, etc.
  • Willingness to learn open-source GIS tools, packages, python libraries, and APIs such as Mapbox, Leaflet, pandas, PostgreSQL, etc. as needed.

Organizational and Professional Skills

  • Advanced analytical, problem solving and time management skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Prioritization of multiple tasks with the ability to adapt, be flexible, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
  • Effective communication of complex information to internal and external audiences with varying technical knowledge. Build and maintain productive relationships with multiple stakeholders; facilitate a group discussion to capture and document user needs.
  • Demonstrated success in engaging culturally diverse audiences, partners and colleagues required. Understanding of, studies in, and/or experience relating to the histories and cultural experiences of communities of color and under-represented communities is a plus.
  • Work in a remote environment, maintaining productivity, organization, strong communication and availability during core business hours.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Office, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.
  • Occasional travel required.

PAY & BENEFITS

This is a full time, non-exempt-level position, eligible for full benefits, including affordable health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and 3.5 weeks of paid vacation, plus sick time and holidays.
Hiring range: $32.97-34.34 per hour (annualized to $60,000-62,500 based on a schedule of 35 hours/week)

The National Trust for Historic Preservation an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.  The National Trust for Historic Preservation  actively seeks opportunities to include members of these groups in its programs and activities.


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