GIS Outreach Analyst

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reduction program

Professional development training

Vacation and sick time policies

Ability to juggle work and family life

Job summary

The Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) seeks a Departmental Analyst who will liaison between the State of Michigan and Federal, State, Tribal and Local partners, K-12 and higher education, and nonprofits. You will drive cross-boundary technology collaboration and geospatial projects, support MiSAIL grant activities, and organize program meetings.

You will contribute to a large, complex organization, presenting to stakeholders and facilitating workshops, while prioritizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience coordinating across government entities is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geospatial technology and GIS platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading meetings or workshops is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the State of Michigan and external partners.
• Foster cross-boundary technology and geospatial collaboration partnerships.
• Provide program support for MiSAIL grant activities and related projects.
• Research and apply for grant opportunities; organize and attend program meetings.
• Maintain relationships with program partners and provide technical recommendations.

Skills

Intergovernmental coordination

Geospatial technology

Public relations

Stakeholder presentation

Meeting facilitation

Time management

Effective communication

Initiative

Team-oriented

Diversity mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

About DTMB

Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About the position

This position serves as a customer liaison between the State of Michigan and its external partners including Federal, State, Tribal and Local governments, K-12 and higher education, and not-for-profit organizations. This position is responsible for conducting professional assignments and outreach efforts as directed to foster cross-boundary technology collaboration partnerships, and cross-boundary geospatial collaboration partnerships. This position also provides specific program support to Center for Shared Solutions special projects and grant activities, to include researching and applying for grant opportunities, organizing and attending program/grant meetings and workshops, providing technical recommendations for program/grant activities, maintaining program/grant relationships, and other program activities as assigned. This outreach can include communication and collaboration with partners on statewide geospatial programs as the Michigan Statewide Authoritative Imagery and LiDAR (MiSAIL) program, statewide GIS data exchange programs, and statewide GIS data development projects.

View the Position Description here: Departmental Analyst Trainee 9-P11

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of inter- and intra- governmental coordination.
• Knowledge of geospatial technology
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Knowledge of orthoimagery and LiDAR
• Knowledge of information technology concepts.Public relations skills.
• Ability to manage within a large and complex organization.
• Ability to present to stakeholder groups
• Ability to facilitate and lead meetings or workshops
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially relating to technical matters.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to prioritize competing work tasks and manage time effectively.

Position Location

This position is located in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week (subject to change).

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding. We need an individual who understands the value of standards and can advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported. Excellent customer service is core to our culture, being able to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct ourselves with integrity is key to how we work. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.

What We Offer

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.

• tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education
• good benefits
• access to professional development training
• excellent vacation and sick time policies
• an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life

We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Departmental Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10

One year of professionalexperience.

Departmental Analyst P11

Two years of professionalexperience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Departmental Analyst 12

Three years of professionalexperience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - P11

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

You must attach a detailed resume, cover letter and official transcript to your application (word or pdf).

Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete. If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf