Title: Parcel Mapping GIS Analyst
Terms: Initial 6month contract role
Location: Atlanta area
HYBRID 4 days a week on site is required.
Must live in Atlanta GA and work onsite 4 days a week
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detailoriented Parcel Mapping GIS Analyst to support our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) initiatives related to parcel mapping land records management and spatial data analysis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating updating and maintaining parcel datasets using GIS software ensuring accuracy in land ownership records legal descriptions and cadastral mapping. This role requires strong analytical skills knowledge of GIS applications and the ability to collaborate with surveyors assessors and planning departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Parcel Mapping & Data Maintenance:
- Create update and maintain parcel maps boundaries and land records using GIS tools such as Esri ArcGIS QGIS or similar software.
- Interpret and digitize property deeds legal descriptions plats and survey documents to ensure accurate mapping.
- Perform geospatial data analysis and quality control to maintain accurate cadastral data.
- GIS Analysis & Support:
- Conduct spatial analysis and geoprocessing to support land use planning property assessments and tax mapping.
- Integrate parcel data with other GIS layers such as zoning land use flood zones and infrastructure data.
- Assist in developing custom GIS reports maps and web applications for stakeholders and public use.
- Collaboration & Compliance:
- Work closely with county assessors surveyors tax offices and planning departments to ensure data accuracy and compliance with local/state regulations.
- Assist in responding to public and government inquiries related to land ownership boundaries and mapping.
- Ensure GIS parcel data adheres to state county and national GIS standards.
- Technology & Process Improvement:
- Utilize GPS LiDAR and aerial imagery to enhance parcel accuracy and mapping quality.
- Automate workflows using Python SQL or ModelBuilder to improve GIS data processing and maintenance.
- Support the integration of GIS with CAD enterprise databases and land management systems.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in geographic information systems (GIS) Geography Cartography Surveying Urban Planning or a related field.
- GIS certification (e.g. GISP Esri Technical Certification) is a plus.
- Experience:
- 2 years of experience in parcel mapping cadastral data management or GIS analysis.
- Experience working with government agencies land records or tax assessment offices is preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS (ArcMap ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online) QGIS and GIS database management.
- Experience with parcel fabric geodatabases topology and georeferencing.
- Strong understanding of land surveying principles legal descriptions and property records.
- Knowledge of SQL Python ModelBuilder or other GIS automation tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with GPS remote sensing and aerial imagery interpretation.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex property descriptions.
- Excellent problemsolving analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
- Strong communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with parcel fabric datasets in ArcGIS Pro.
- Knowledge of tax assessment zoning regulations and land development.
- Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD MicroStation) and its integration with GIS.