Job Location: - The office for this position is located at 2302 MILITIA DR, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Why you’ll love this position:Do you enjoy using utilizing cutting-edge geographic tools to solve real-world problems?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a self-motivated geospatial expert to lead our nationally recognized GIS program at the State of Missouri's Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). This position requires someone who can help us maintain and expand the use of geospatial technology in Public Safety, focusing primarily on emergency response workflows at the State Emergency Operations Center. We are committed to staying current with the technology and developing a team environment.
This position requires experience performing difficult or unusual GIS projects, utilizing advanced GIS skills.
This position is within the Office of Administration Information Technology Services Division, Office of Geospatial Information (OGI).
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- Function as the expert on geospatial matters for the Missouri Department of Public Safety and SEMA.
- Analyze current business processes and make recommendations for best practices of GIS integration.
- Create custom web mapping applications, maps, and reports utilizing ESRI’s ArcOnline and related cloud software.
- Maintain applications, data, and create maps using ESRI’s ArcPro Desktop software.
- Provide solutions to problems through geospatial modeling and analysis.
- Create, obtain, and maintain geospatial data for emergency events and exercises.
- Represents the State of Missouri for geospatial subjects as it pertains to emergency management on working groups, committees, and meetings.
- Support of various agency staff that may be deployed to work at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).
- Work collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate data transfers and operations during activation events and exercises.
- Develop and maintain Survey123 and Field Map applications for field data collection use.
- Update and manage ArcOnline Dashboards, Experience Builder apps, and data used in WebEOC and other SEMA applications.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND Three or more years of professional or technical experience in geographic information systems work., (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)
- Availability to be on call 24/7 in case of emergency event.
- Availability to work extended hours outside of normal work hours, when the SEOC is under emergency activation.
- Ability to work independently, taking the lead on new technologies.
- Eager to learn new technologies and processes.
- Ability to communicate with the agency regarding the priority of projects.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Advanced knowledge of GIS principles, tools, workflows, and database design, including ArcGIS Pro.
- Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Online administration and application.
- Knowledge of mobile field collection tools within Esri platform: Survey123, Field Maps, Quick Capture, and Workforce for ArcGIS.
- Ability to work with all levels of technical expertise.
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of GIS, data collection, and cloud technology concepts. Knowledge of GIS products and analytical tools. Knowledge of types and relationships of spatial and non-spatial data. Knowledge of project management.
The classification for this position is Geographic Information Systems Specialist : Click for more information.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
