GIS Analyst 1

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　　GIS Analyst 1

　　Salary

　　$3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly

　　Location

　　Baton Rouge, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　21/148152/GIS1/01.18.2024-MV

　　Department

　　DOTD-Engineering & Operations

　　Division

　　Section 21

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　Section 21-Data Collection

　　21/148152/GIS1/01.18.2024-MV

　　Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

　　http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

　　About this position:

　　A GIS Analyst is expected to perform data entry, follow analysis methodologies, quality analysis/quality control of data, adhere database standards and policies, support GIS initiatives and tasks within projects, research, innovate and develop solutions which maybe; data, digital or paper map products, web application.

　　* Please attach a copy of your college transcript *

　　No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

　　The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

　　To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

　　Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

　　For further information about this vacancy contact:

　　Jason Carr, DOTD GIS Manager

　　1201 Capitol Access Road

　　Baton Rouge, LA 70802

　　Phone: (225) 379-1611

　　The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in any combination of GIS or GIS-related courses such as remote sensing, cartography, spatial analysis, mapping science, civil surveying, photogrammetry, CADD (computer aided drafting and design) mapping, aerial photo interpretation, physical geography, web mapping, and/or computer science courses related to geographic information systems.

　　SUBSTITUTIONS:

　　Six months of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping will substitute for the required twelve semester hours of specialized course work only.

　　Two years of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping will substitute for the required degree and the twelve semester hours of specialized course work.

　　NOTE:

　　Civil CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is digital survey mapping for Civil Engineering functions.

　　NOTE:

　　Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

　　Job Concepts

　　FUNCTION OF WORK:

　　To perform geographic mapping services in support of a GIS program or project.

　　LEVEL OF WORK:

　　Entry.

　　SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

　　Direct from a GIS Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher-level personnel.

　　SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

　　None.

　　LOCATION OF WORK:

　　May be used by all state agencies.

　　JOB DISTINCTIONS:

　　Differs from GIS Analyst 2 by the absence of independent GIS analysis work of moderate complexity.

　　Examples of Work

　　The GIS Analyst position duties varies greatly depending on years of experience and knowledge base. Generally, as the GIS Analyst gains years of experience, more complex tasks are assigned to the resource. A GIS Analyst is expected to perform data entry, follow analysis methodologies, quality analysis/quality control of data, adhere database standards and policies, support GIS initiatives and tasks within projects, research, innovate and develop solutions which maybe; data, digital or paper map products, web application.

　　While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

　　40% Provides technical support for all GIS technologies. Supports system administrative tasks such as creation of Enterprise Geodatabases, creation and assigning roles and permissions, standing up database and web servers. Assisting in the design and development of these systems. Assists with the implementation, maintenance, and modification of GIS software and/or related products. Consults with higher level staff on improvements to Intranet and Internet Web services with regard to GIS application deployment. Disseminates GIS data through GIS web services. Works with GIS workflows, including scripts to support end-user requirements. Reviews content for training activities, including classes, workshops, webcasts, and special presentations. Participates in meetings with end-users, administrators, technical support personnel, and the OTS Program Management Office to develop and plan innovative GIS projects. Reviews the selection of vendor-supplied GIS software packages; provides specifications for modifications and customization of existing GIS software and services to meet user needs. Assists with ensuring software versions are updated and current. This includes active participation with software user groups and software providers. Edits, manages the State of Louisiana LRS, two LRMs and various events in Roads & Highways. Supports or assists other DOTD staff with the editing and maintenance of event data relevant to their business unit. Creates and maintains Event Editor Web Applications that provide other business units with the ability to edit and manage event data within Roads & Highways.

　　30% Supports transportation GIS spatial analysis tasks, including execution of project deliverables and GIS unit assignments. Assures quality and timely completion of GIS tasks to meet the needs of DOTD GIS users. Performs remote sensing/image processing tasks using LiDAR, aerial photography, satellite imagery, etc. Performs the entry and verification of transportation GIS data by using automated scripts and manual heads-up digitizing, GPS coordinate entry, and extraction of data from computer aided drafting and design (CADD) digital mapping for input into DOTD’s GIS

　　10% Produces and maintains GIS feature metadata, which is technical data about all GIS data sets. The metadata is required to inform recipients of the history of GIS data. Uses analytical skills to resolve GIS hardware, software, network connectivity and data problems. Performs tasks using computer programming for different types of transportation software and solutions. Routine editing and management of transportation GIS databases. Produces digital or photographic slides displaying maps, GIS statistics and transportation modeling results for presentations. Designs and consults on filing conventions, libraries and standard database management to insure standard GIS operation.

　　10% Provides input on GIS tasks during planning meetings with project requestors and other personnel. Executes GIS and remote sensing tasks including utilization of analytical techniques requiring technical and scientific knowledge at the direction and supervision of higher level staff. Participates in occasional GIS fieldwork, aerial photo interpretation and remote sensing image classification that require advanced skills in map reading and aerial photo and satellite imagery interpretation. Creation or development of GIS data from GPS location data. Assists GIS users, GIS personnel, and GIS consultants to perform their contractual tasks when so directed by the GIS Manager.

　　5% Assist with transportation and GIS personnel in converting GIS spatial data to various GIS software formats, projections and scales, and verifies the converted data to assure positional accuracy and the transfer of attribute data. At direction of the DOTD Communications Director, develops and recommends website information for public dissemination to deliver transportation GIS data to federal, state, and local agencies, and public and private businesses in the form of web maps and web services. As a DOTD representative, attends GIS conferences, seminars, workshops and classes to improve technical abilities as permitted.

　　5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, serving as a subject matter expert/liaison between DOTD GIS and the members of the DOTD Emergency Operations ESF-1 & ESF-3 support activities.

　　Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

　　As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

　　Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

　　Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

　　More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

　　Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

　　New Year's Day

　　Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

　　Mardi Gras,

　　Good Friday,

　　Memorial Day,

　　Independence Day,

　　Labor Day,

　　Veteran's Day,

　　Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

　　* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

　　State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

　　Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

　　Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

　　Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

　　Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

　　01

　　Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "N/A".

　　05

　　To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

　　06

　　What are your career interests?

　　07

　　Do you have a baccalaureate (or higher) degree with twelve semester hours in any combination of GIS or GIS-related courses such as remote sensing, cartography, spatial analysis, mapping science, civil surveying, photogrammetry, CADD (computer aided drafting and design) mapping, aerial photo interpretation, physical geography, web mapping, and/or computer science courses related to geographic information systems?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU

　　09

　　Do you have six or more months of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping? All relevant experience must be clearly documented in your application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　Do you have two or more years of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping will substitute for the required degree and the twelve semester hours of specialized course work?

　　Yes

　　No

　　11

　　Are you familiar and have experience with ESRI ArcGIS Software Platform? Please list your most recent version of the software you have used? fi you do not have experience in this area, enter N/A.

　　12

　　Describe your knowledge and understanding of GIS Analysis techniques and methodologies?

　　Required Question

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　　State of Louisiana

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　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

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