GIS Analyst III - State of Idaho
Boise, ID Not Available
About the Job
Description
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has an exciting opportunity for a natural resource professional who wants to impact Idaho water issues.
IDWR is filling a vacancy for a GIS Analyst 3 in the Geospatial Technologies Section at our State Office in Boise. The person in this position will plan, design, and conduct Geographic Information System (GIS) development and analysis projects. Specifically custom software development, GIS web-based solutions, and database management activities in support of water resource management.
The position reports to a Water Resources Supervisor (GTS) and is part of a team that assist customers with GIS technologies at all levels, oversees the entire lifecycle of IDWR’s web mapping applications and custom GIS software, and queries, designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains GIS databases. Duties are mainly in the office, with limited fieldwork and in-state travel.
The Geospatial Technologies Section at IDWR leverages capabilities in Geographic Information Science to provide innovative, accessible, and verifiable geospatial products to support IDWR’s mission. Become part of a section and organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's water resources.
Example of Duties
- Leads the planning, management, and analysis for projects and ensures objectives are met upon completion
- May serve in a lead-worker role
· 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
· 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
· Author, maintain and/or troubleshoot web and mobile GIS applications
· Assist managers and staff in evaluation and selection of information processing equipment, software, and services
· Mentors junior analysts and trains users on GIS applications
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of:
· GIS including analysis, data capture and data conversion
· Cartographic principles
Good knowledge of:
· GIS programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs
· Database management
· Web APIs
Experience:
· Planning, designing and implementing GIS projects and preparing reports of findings
· Operating, applying, and programming GIS software products in a work environment
Desired Qualifications
· Experience with Esri GIS Software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
· Experience with programming languages including C# and Python, and query languages such as T-SQL.
· Experience with Esri customization tools such as Arcpy python package and the ArcGIS Pro SDK and ArcGIS Enterprise SDK.
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.*
To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website: https://idwr.idaho.gov.
Our Mission: To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho's economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.
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.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.