Junior GIS Analyst
Kennedy Jenks
Date: 1 day ago
City: Overland Park, Kansas
Contract type: Full time
Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.
KJ is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level GIS Analyst to join our growing Applied Data Management team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about geospatial data, mapping, and supporting engineering and environmental projects through spatial analysis and visualization.
Responsibilities
At Kennedy Jenks, we believe in mentoring and developing junior staff to become future leaders. You’ll work alongside experienced GIS professionals and others who are committed to knowledge sharing and team growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while building a strong foundation in applied geospatial science.
Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
KJ is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level GIS Analyst to join our growing Applied Data Management team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about geospatial data, mapping, and supporting engineering and environmental projects through spatial analysis and visualization.
Responsibilities
- Support project teams with GIS data creation, editing, and management using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Assist in the development of maps, dashboards, and story maps for internal and client-facing deliverables.
- Conduct geospatial analysis to support environmental assessments, infrastructure planning, and asset management.
- Build applications for field data collection using tools such as Survey123 and Field Maps.
- Collaborate with senior GIS staff and project managers to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and project alignment.
- Maintain documentation and metadata for geospatial datasets and workflows.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, GIS, or a related field.
- Proficiency with ESRI software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Familiarity with geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, and basic cartographic principles.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience with Python, ModelBuilder, or other automation tools is a plus.
- Exposure to CAD-GIS integration, ArcGIS Enterprise, or web mapping applications.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as dashboards or Power BI.
At Kennedy Jenks, we believe in mentoring and developing junior staff to become future leaders. You’ll work alongside experienced GIS professionals and others who are committed to knowledge sharing and team growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while building a strong foundation in applied geospatial science.
Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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