GIS Analyst III

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401k/457 plans

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst III to join the team. This role will plan, design, conduct, and oversee GIS development and analysis projects, serving as a technical lead in GIS technology and applications.

You will publish GIS web services, lead mobile data collection with Survey123 and Field Maps, and administer ArcGIS Online environments. Strong programming and database skills are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive GIS knowledge including data capture and data conversion.
• Cartographic principles and map production experience.
• Proficiency in GIS programming languages and scripting.
• Database management with SQL Server or geodatabases.
• Experience with Web APIs and GIS web applications.
• Planning, designing, and implementing GIS projects and reporting findings.
• Experience operating and programming GIS software in a work environment.

Responsibilities

• Publish and maintain GIS web services and surveys.
• Lead mobile data collection apps using Survey123, Field Maps, and similar tools.
• Independently write queries and update geodatabases in SQL Server or similar.
• Develop and maintain web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder or Web AppBuilder.
• Apply project management to develop and follow project work plans.

Skills

GIS analysis

Cartography

GIS programming

Database management

Web APIs

Data visualization

Python scripting

Education

GIS-related upper division credits

Cartography coursework

Programming coursework (GIS languages)

Tools

SQL Server

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

Field Maps

Job description

Description

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Career Opportunity

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst III to join the team. This position will plan, design, conduct, and oversee GIS development and analysis projects; serve as technical lead and/or subject matter expert in GIS technology and applications; perform related work.

Why IDFG?We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans
• Apply considerable knowledge in publishing andmaintainingGIS web services and surveys.
• Lead the creation of mobile data collection applications using Survey123, Field Maps, and other tools.
• Independently write queries and update database tables in SQL Server or other geodatabases.
• Assess needs and implement automation for repetitive GIS processes using Python, Arcade, or other solutions.
• Co-administer ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, including management of named user licensing types and roles.
• Develop cartographic products and perform spatial data analysis as needed.
• Develop andmaintainweb applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, Dashboards, Web AppBuilder, or similar platforms.
• Apply project management principles to develop and adhere to project work plans.
• Collect, create, and update geospatial data documentation, including metadata.Manage GIS-related projects and/or provideexpertiseas part of a cross-bureau project team.
• Develop and/or lead GIS training and technical support for Desktop, Enterprise, or ArcGIS Online environments.

Minimum Qualifications :
(All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.)

• Considerable knowledge of GIS including analysis, data capture and data conversion(Typically gained by successful completion of at least twelve upper division college credits relating to GIS technology such as computer science or geography OR at least three years of professional work experience applying GIS technology on a regular basis.)
• Considerable knowledge ofcartographic principles(Typically gained bysuccessful completion of at least twelve upper division college credits of cartography coursework OR three or more years of professional experience applying cartographic principles through processing geographic data and producing maps.)
• Good knowledge of GIS programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs(Typically gained bysuccessful completion of at least eight or more college level credits in a GIS related field such as computer science or geographyandat least three years of professional work experience applying programing languages commonly used in the development of GIS programsORat leasteight years of professional work experience applying programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs.)
• Good knowledge of database management(Typically gained by successful completion of at least six college level credits related to database management and at least two years of work experience in rational database management including experience with statistical software such as Spatial Database Engine (SDE), Access, SQL, File Geodatabase, etc.OR a combination of education and experience to equal four years of experience.)
• Good knowledge ofWeb APIs(Typicallygained by successful completion of at least six college level creditsdirectly relatedtoWeb API's or spatial web applications, and at least two years of related work experienceOR a combination ofeducation andexperience to equal four years of experience.)
• Experience:planning, designing, and implementing GIS projects and preparing reports of findings(Typically gained by at least three years of professional work experience designing and implementing GIS projects and preparing reports of findings.)
• Experienceoperating, applying, and programming GIS software products in a work environment(Typicallygained by at least three years of professional work experienceoperating, applying, and programing GIS software products in a work environment.)

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