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State of Alaska

GIS Analyst 2

State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507


Salary:

$31.83 Hourly

Location :

Anchorage, AK

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

47183

Department:

Natural Resources

Division:

Support Services

Opening Date:

09/09/2024

Closing Date:

9/23/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Position Open To:

Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit:

General Government

Range:

17

Job Description

Do you want to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your GIS skills, research ability, and attention to detail will be highly valued?

Would you like a flexible schedule where you can work from home part of the time and work part of the time in downtown Anchorage near restaurants, shopping, and trails with free covered parking?

Are you interested in paid holidays, guaranteed health benefits, and earned paid vacations, along with a wide range of other available discounts (gyms, computers, car rentals, etc.)?

As part of the Support Services Division, Information Resource Management Section, the GIS Services Unit maintains land records data related to DNR's business processes. Visit our website at to find out more about what we do!

Mission and CultureThe Department of Natural Resources mission is to develop, conserve, and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest. The GIS Services Unit supports that mission by providing the highest quality GIS data and maps to support the Department's decision-making processes.

The GIS Service Unit is made up of a group of dedicated professionals committed to serving the public and the employees of DNR. The work environment is focused on understanding and learning. Staff are supportive of one another, and we work towards collaborative and creative solutions to work challenges.

Core ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and quality control of DNR's spatial data. DNR's spatial databases house the GIS data for management activity on state owned land and water at a parcel level. This includes land ownership, land classifications and restrictions, state and federal surveys, and surface and subsurface authorizations on land and water owned or managed by DNR.

Under general supervision this position uses GIS software, spatial geodatabases, and tabular databases to perform GIS data creation and data analysis. The incumbents must be able to use land records and land status research, mapping projections and coordinate systems, relational databases, surveys, and DNR business practices to create, edit, and analyze spatial data in ArcPro to provide accurate GIS data for the public and for the DNR land management adjudication process. This position must also be able to incorporate the use of aerial photography and imagery, DNR's existing spatial geodatabases, data derived from other departments, and be able to apply cartographic standards and graphic design to create specialized GIS projects such as hard copy maps and online mapping applications.

Benefits of Joining Our TeamFlexible schedules and telework are available, and there are a lot of opportunities for training to help advance your professional development.

You will be joining an excellent team that cares about the work and services we provide for the department and the public. We strive to maintain a friendly and flexible work culture that believes in an appropriate work/life balance.

The Working Environment You Can ExpectWhile most of the work can be performed via telework within the state of Alaska, we have office space available in Anchorage (Robert B. Atwood Building).

Who We Are Looking ForTo receive an interview, you need to demonstrate the following desired knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience within your application profile:Experience with the Esri suite of GIS products, including ArcPro and AGOL, and their extensions, and experience with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and TeamsExperience with projects that involve data creation and editing, quality control processes, and requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detailExperience with land records and land status research, including using recorded documents, BLM documents, Alaska Mapper, and other land records resourcesExperience with collecting, preparing, and analyzing GIS information and creating end products using that informationExperience with creating and updating parcel data using survey plats related to natural resources and land management information, and legal descriptions such as metes and bounds and aliquot partsPersonal skills - the following skills will help you be successful as a GIS Analyst in DNR. Please provide examples to support the desired skills below:

Attention to detailTask management and prioritizing daily tasksOrganizational SkillsAbility to learn and take directionAbility to communicate well with othersAbility to complete tasks and be dependableWillingness to work as part of a team, including asking questions and responding to other members on the team when questions are asked of you

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.Geospatial Science - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in geographic information systems (GIS) operations, data collection, cartography, computer science, geography, or related field.

Special Note:"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLYThis recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants

must

meet to be considered for employment at this time.

At the time of application

, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

A professional formatted cover letter - see instructions below.If selected for an interview

,

the applicant must provide the following:

If selected for an interview, applicants must bring their two (2) most recent performance evaluations (If you are a current or former State of Alaska employee) or two letters of recommendation or evaluations from former supervisors (If you are not a current or former State of Alaska employee or if performance evaluations are not available).A copy of any documents necessary to show proof of meeting the minimum qualifications of this position. This includes a copy of your college transcripts if you are using education to meet the position's minimum qualifications.A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information, one of which must be a current or former supervisor.

Application NoticeYou can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover LetterA cover letter is required. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the KSAs and competencies listed above. Also, describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online.

The cover letter will be used as a writing sample and will help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online. If you are unable to attach it, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.

EducationIf post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign EducationEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work ExperienceIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note:

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining UnitIf you are a

current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are

not a current state employee.

EEO StatementThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Carrie Marvel

Title: Natural Resource Manager

Phone:

907-269-8838

Email:

carrie.marvel@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes

typical

benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.

AVTECConfidentialCorrectional OfficersMarine EngineersMt. Edgecumbe TeachersSupervisoryUnlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's UnionExempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

General GovernmentLabor, Trades and CraftsPublic Safety Employees AssociationMasters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for

Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Long-term and short-term disabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentLong-term care (self and eligible family members)Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityOption to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation ProgramNote: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time servedTwelve (12) paid holidays a year

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