Wendel, an Esri Business Partner and multi‑disciplinary Architectural and Engineering firm, is seeking an experienced part‑time, provisional GIS Analyst for a short‑term engagement. The position will be based out of the Williamsville, New York office, with flexibility for candidates located near other Wendel office locations. This role is focused on ArcGIS Enterprise administration, spatial web services, and cloud-hosted GIS solutions supporting companywide projects across multiple disciplines. The analyst will collaborate directly with the GIS Manager, Developers, and Project Managers to deliver enterprise-level geospatial infrastructure and analyses.

Responsibilities:

Administer ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal for ArcGIS, Data Store) within virtualized server environments
Publish, manage, and maintain hosted feature layers through ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ensuring performance and availability of REST service endpoints.
Build and maintain web mapping applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, etc.
Convert and integrate GIS data to/from CAD formats and perform advanced spatial analysis (buffering, overlays, network analysis, distance calculations).
Manage mobile field data collection workflows using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123, including form design and data synchronization with enterprise hosted layers.
Support the GIS Developer with SQL database administration to automate workflows
Conduct client training on web applications, GPS collection, and enterprise GIS workflows for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. in Geography, GIS, or related field.
3+ years of professional GIS experience.
Demonstrated ArcGIS Enterprise administration experience (Portal, Server, Data Store).
Experience working with GIS infrastructure in virtualized server environments
Proficient in Esri's full ArcGIS suite including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Enterprise Portal.
Experience publishing and managing REST services (map, feature, image, and geoprocessing)
Strong working knowledge of SDE geodatabases
Proficient in Python scripting with ArcPy for automation of publishing workflows, data processing, and geodatabase management.
Strong understanding of REST API architecture and experience troubleshooting service endpoints.
Experience with coordinate systems, projections, and spatial reference management at an enterprise scale.
Experience with mobile data collection platforms: ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps.
Demonstrated ability to produce publication-quality maps, figures, and visuals for project deliverables.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and on a team.

Hourly Range: $36.05 - $59.13

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The rate offered will be determined based off the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The rate offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

This is a part‑time, provisional position with a short‑term appointment. Hours and duration will be determined based on project scope and mutual agreement. Candidates with experience in ArcGIS Enterprise administration and virtual server environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.

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