GIS Data Harvest SME

　　Date Posted: Jan 19, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436661

　　Location:

　　Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

　　Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

　　About Indiana Geographic Information Office (IGIO):

　　The IGIO facilitates the development, maintenance, distribution, and use of comprehensive statewide geographic data and geospatial technology to empower governments, universities, and businesses to address issues affecting Indiana’s physical, economic, and social well-being. We:

　　Coordinate geospatial efforts between and among units of the federal, state, and local governments.

　　Integrate GIS data developed and maintained by state agencies and political subdivisions into a statewide base map.

　　Develop and maintain statewide framework data layers associated with a statewide base map (orthoimagery, elevation, cadastre/parcels, PLSS, geodetic controls, addresses, street centerlines, government boundaries, and many more

　　Provide public access to GIS data and framework data in locations throughout Indiana.

　　Salary:

　　This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $79,118. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

　　Role Overview:

　　The Indiana Geographic Information Office (IGIO) data harvest is a collaborative project with Indiana counties to increase the availability of key data layers at all levels of government. GIS data is collected annually from all 92 counties including address points, street centerlines, parcels, and administrative boundaries. In 2024, the IGIO will be implementing a new web-based spatial validation platform to help increase the accuracy and standardization of the data submitted by counties. This platform will be capable of running several rule checks on submitted data to identify both spatial and attribute issues.

　　The Data Harvest SME will be the IGIO’s top technical resource for all things related to the data harvest, including administration of the new spatial validation platform, the data schema and requirements, and the National Emergency Number Association’s (NENA’s) Next Generation 911 (NG911) data standard.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　The essential functions of this role are as follows:

　　Become an expert with the new spatial validation platform.

　　Identify new rules that should be implemented or existing rules that should be modified.

　　Work with the GIO, Deputy GIOs, and GIS Outreach Coordinators to answer questions about the platform, the Data Harvest, and the quality of the data.

　　Develop and maintain the statewide geocoder built from the statewide datasets.

　　Establish, contribute to, and coordinate a network of GIS addressing and NG911 specialists, both within the state and nationally.

　　Perform quality control on the submitted Data Harvest data.

　　Document and share best practices and maintain Data Harvest-related websites.

　　Host data improvement and collection trainings and webinars in coordination with IGIO team and collaborators.

　　The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

　　Experience maintaining address information (address points, street centerlines) is required, especially in a GIS.

　　Strong knowledge of GIS and data standards. Experience with NENA’s NG911 GIS standards is preferred.

　　Experience maintaining parcels and/or Computer-assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) data preferred.

　　In-depth knowledge of GIS software, such as Esri’s suite of products.

　　Experience with automation languages or tools such as Python, ArcPy, ModelBuilder, ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension, or FME.

　　Excellent communication skills and experience presenting complex material to small or large groups effectively.

　　Detail-oriented.

　　Experience with a county or local government preferred, including an understanding of government operations and locally-sourced datasets.

　　Strong relationship-building skills.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

　　This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

　　Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

　　The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

　　Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

　　Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

　　Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

　　Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

　　Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

　　Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

　　A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

　　150 hours of paid new parent leave

　　Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

　　Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

　　12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

　　Education Reimbursement Program

　　Group life insurance

　　Referral Bonus program

　　Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

　　Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

　　Free Parking for most positions

　　Free LinkedIn Learning access

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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