GIS ANALYST 2

Announcement Number: 48118 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/15/2024 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position

GIS Analysts are responsible for designing, implementing, supporting and administering all aspects of a department's and/or division's enterprise geographic information system.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The incumbent is responsible for designing, implementing, and administering the Department of Wildlife's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support wildlife conservation and habitat management efforts. Duties include collecting, compiling, and organizing geospatial data from various sources (e.g., imagery, GPS data, and field data collection applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps); using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Experience Builder, or ArcGIS Dashboard; developing and maintaining GIS databases; processing and analyzing wildlife resource and habitat data; building and maintaining mobile and web-based tools for field data entry and viewing; building and maintaining web-based dashboards and summary tools for management use. The incumbent should possess a thorough knowledge of current GIS software and tools and should be highly proficient in current skills, techniques, and methodologies commonly used in GIS, including, but not limited to, data management, database development, cartography, spatial analysis, task automation, and scripting. Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, servers, web development, and native application development is preferred but not required. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/06/6_0a-Engineering/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, computer information systems, or a closely related field and two years of professional GIS experience which included GIS/GPS data collection, analysis and validation; GIS software application development; and/or cartographic design; OR an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, computer information systems, or a closely related field and three years of professional GIS experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional GIS experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a GIS Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Certification as a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) from the GIS Certification Institute is equivalent to one year of work experience. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your experience building, maintaining, and working with databases.

2) Describe your experience with the following ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/ Portal for ArcGIS, Survey123/ Field Maps.

3) Describe your experience with task automation and/or scripting. Please specify any scripting, programming, or front-end web development languages.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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