Senior GIS Planning Analyst - Water Facilities

Senior GIS Planning Analyst

• Water Facilities AECOM
• 3.7 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $110,000
• $175,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Urban Planning Power BI Fiscal management Data visualization software proficiency Mapping using GIS Bachelor of Science Engineering Bachelor's degree in urban planning Business analysis Public speaking Urban planning Collaborating with government agencies SQL Team development Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Data management Public utility experience Team management Mentoring Organizational skills GIS software Training & development Senior level Training Water resources Project leadership 2 years Excel data analysis Database software proficiency Full Job Description Company Description Work with Us.

Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking a Senior GIS Planning Analyst

• Water Facilities to support the Chicago Department of Water's multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

This is a key position within the Water Main Design task of the program to support the Planning Manager in developing and maintaining a prioritized water main replacement candidates and associated lead service line replacement (LSLR) list to meet annual CIP mileage and LSLR goals. This role will include developing and advancing new

CIP & LSLR

programs including joint DWM water/sewer CIP, 3rd Party coordinated water main and LSLR programs and strategically developed programs to utilize local, state and federal funding. Additionally, the technical development of systems to manage CIP programs more than 40+ miles of water main and 20k+ LSLR will be a core function of the role. Coordination with other major task lanes such as Program Controls, Applied Technology and Water Quality will be required. This role will include the mentoring & development of entry to mid-level planning analysts.

Role Responsibilities:

Analysis of other agency planning data within the City of Chicago to identify conflicts and coordination opportunities to assist with prioritization of CIP projects. Ability to work in an evolving team environment as well as independently depending on the project/request. Lead internal planning processes related to the selection of water main and LSLR projects to meet DWM requirements. Develop new CIP workflows and systems as required. Coordinate with all stakeholders including leading the planning functions of complex programs including joint DWM water/sewer and LSLR projects. Create, maintain, analyze and share project data via the ESRI ArcGIS suite as well as Power BI. Ability to interface and work effectively with various levels of the client organization and other City agencies. Strong understanding in data management, data sourcing and query understanding. Strong understanding of financial programs to assist in planning work within the framework of available funding. Coordination with DWM Finance and Program Controls to strategically target funding sources to align with proposed planned CIP. Train and develop early to mid-level planning analysts. Develop technical systems to support planning functions. Direct support to the Planning Manager and Water Main Design Task lead as required, including leading core managerial functions when the leads are unavailable. Qualifications Minimum Requirements

BA/BS + 8

years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, water resources, engineering or a related discipline and 5+ years of planning experience. 2+ years of ESRI ArcGIS experience Proven expertise with various business platforms including Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL databases. 10+ years of progressive experience in planning and/or business analysis related fields including managing teams and projects. Experience in working on municipal water utility projects. Experience in water quality and LSLR regulations and implementation programs. Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams. Additional Information No relocation offered with this opportunity. Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future About

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With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.