The Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission (SNHPC) is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to complement our professional planning staff. As a regional planning agency and the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the greater Manchester, NH region, the SNHPC prepares local and regional plans and assists 14 member municipalities with transportation, community development, land use, environmental, and public health planning services.

The Senior GIS Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and utilizing spatial data and GIS to support the full range of the SNHPC’s planning initiatives. The Senior GIS Analyst also assists in the maintenance and utilization of the region’s travel demand model for projecting future traffic conditions. This position requires considerable knowledge of GIS software and expertise in the practical application of spatial data analysis techniques, including building and maintaining GIS datasets, maps, models, and reports.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Geography or related field and three years of progressively responsible GIS analysis experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years of professional experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

• Lead the development of cartographic products in support of the SNHPC’s local and regional planning efforts.
• Provide internal assistance to staff related to the practical application of GIS analysis techniques.
• Coordinate the development of GIS-related special studies, including build-out analyses.
• Create, edit, and maintain spatial datasets using ESRI ArcGIS software.
• Assist with developing planning studies and reports in support of new and updated municipal and regional plans and programs, providing tailored analyses and data visualizations using local, state, and national datasets.
• Assist in the review of development proposals and site plans for conformance with environmental constraints, local ordinances, and statewide regulations.
• Evaluate potential improvements to the SNHPC’s spatial data management system.
• Provide GIS-related assistance to support the development of the SNHPC’s regional travel demand model.

Related Skills:

• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and extensions of ArcGIS, including Spatial Analyst and Network Analyst.
• Knowledge of the application of GIS analysis principles and practices.
• Experience in the application of cartographic design techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, volunteers, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare well-written professional reports for publications and presentations.
• Ability to work independently, meet frequent deadlines, and assist with multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to creatively solve problems. 

Other Requirements:

This position requires a current, valid driver’s license. The position requires occasional travel throughout the region, occasional long-distance travel, and occasional night meetings.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 DOE. This position is full-time (37.5 hours/week), and the work location is at the SNHPC’s Office (438 Dubuque Street) in Manchester, NH.

The SNHPC offers an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) pension plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance. 

Applying for the Position:

Persons interested in applying for the position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

            Aloyo Bartlett, Office and Finance Administrator

            Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission

            438 Dubuque Street

            Manchester, NH   03102

Or submit electronically to abartlett@snhpc.org with the subject heading “Senior GIS Analyst Position.”

The Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is open until filled.