GIS Analyst II or III

GIS Analyst II

Performs complex geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation related activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

GIS Analyst III

Performs advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential

Duties

GIS Analyst II:

• Utilizes ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications.
• Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases.
• Assists in the creation of custom tools and applications using Python, HTML/JavaScript/CSS, SQL and/or other coding languages.
• Collects global positioning system (GPS) data and converts GPS data into GIS datasets.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.

Additional duties for a GIS Analyst III:

• Administers SDEs, ArcGIS Online accounts, Git Hub, and other accounts.
• Assists with administering SDEs, ArcGIS Online accounts, Git Hub, and other accounts.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.
• Conducts mapping research to ensure accurate use of data and resolve conflicting information.
• Develops and maintains links between attributes and other databases.
• Uses linear referencing to update and maintain the roadway network and attributes.

Minimum Qualifications Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.

Experience

GIS Analyst II: 1 year using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

GIS Analyst III: 2 years using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

GIS Analyst II and III:

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

GIS Analyst II:

• Methods, processes and tools used in the analysis of business processes and for the rapid development of software applications
• Coordinate systems and map projections
• GIS data collection
• GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals
• Applicable computer programming techniques and languages

Additional competencies for a GIS Analyst III:

• GIS data collection
• Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures
• GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals
• Applicable computer programming techniques and languages
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data

Conditions of Employment

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.
• Required to work weekends and holidays
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather…