GIS ANALYST III

Description "Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation." The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting a GIS Analyst III for the Plant Industries division in the Boise area. Posting will close at 4:59pm on September 27th Summary: To plan, design, conduct, and oversee Geographic Information System (GIS) development and analysis projects; serve as technical lead and/or subject matter expert in GIS technology and applications; perform related work. Work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities and Duties: Leads the planning, management, and analysis for projects and ensures objectives are met upon completion. Coordinates with external partners to define data management needs, including metadata, define system requirements, and develop workflows to meet needs. Manages the technical design and development aspects of the organization's GIS to ensure the maintenance of programs that satisfy all users. Drives the development and maintenance of quality control programs for GIS. Mentors junior analysts and trains users on GIS applications. Leads and oversees projects and teams. May supervise. Project Management and Business Analysis: Lead the planning, management, and analysis for projects and ensures objectives are met upon completion. Coordinate with internal and/or external partners to define data management needs, including metadata, define system requirements, and develop workflows to meet needs. Gain familiarity with vendor management Technology: Analyze existing technical infrastructure and proposed infrastructure changes to certify fit of proposed technology or determine and document architectural variance required. Analyze and document configuration options to accommodate operation, interface and integration of multiple systems. Research and evaluate new technologies to provide recommendations to business areas. Development and Support: Oversee and provide day to day operational support of GIS databases and servers, perform server administration, GIS network and web performance, security of GIS and software and hardware, and end user support. Write custom ETL scripts for data transport and sharing. Author, maintain and/or troubleshoot web and mobile GIS applications. Management: Participate in the design, development, implementation, and operation of information systems and data processing applications in support of the mission, goals, policies, procedures, and programs. Implement goals, policies, procedures, and performance indicators. Assist managers and staff in evaluation and selection of information processing equipment, software, and services. Provide for technical training and educational needs in information processing for department staff. Represent department on various task forces, committees, and study groups. May serve in a lead-worker role Minimum Qualifications: Considerable knowledge of: GIS including analysis, data capture and data conversion. These skills are typically gained through successful completion of at least twelve (12) upper division college credits relating to GIS technology such as computer science or geography OR at least three (3) years of professional work experience applying GIS technology on a regular basis. · Cartographic principles. These principles are typically gained through successful completion of twelve (12) college credits of cartography coursework; OR by three (3) 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. These skills are typically gained by successful completion of eight (8) college level credits in a GIS related field such as computer science or geography and at least three (3) years of professional work experience applying programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs; OR at least eight (8) years of professional work experience applying programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs · Database management. These skills are typically gained through successful completion of at least six (6) college level credits related to data base management, and at least two (2) years of work experience in database management including experience with statistical software such as Excel, Access, Lotus, etc. · Web APIs. Typically gained through successful completion of at least six (6) college level credits directly related to web APIs, and at least two (2) years of related workexperience or a combination or education and experience to equal 4 years of experience. Experience: Planning, designing and implementing GIS projects and preparing reports of findings. Operating, applying, and programming GIS software products in a work environment. Typically gained by at least three (3) years of professional work experience operating, applying, and programming GIS software products in a work environment. MQ Specialties: Some knowledge of environmental or natural resource science; supervisory practices. Good knowledge of scripting; cadastral mapping, coordinate geometry (COGO) and land surveying concepts and experience applying GIS in land records/lands information systems planning and analysis; linear referencing. Experience applying GIS in environmental or natural resource planning and analysis; creating spatial web applications; experience teaching/training adults in a group setting; designing, implementing, and administering web applications; implementing, integrating, and administering geodatabase technologies; GIS server administration and performance optimization. Typically gained by successful completion of eight (8) college level credits in a GIS related field such as computer science or geography and at least three (3) years of professional work experience applying programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs; OR at least eight (8) years of professional work experience applying programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs. Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture If you have questions, please contact us at: jobsisda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520 The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinatordhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Benefits: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html. EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinatordhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.