TPWD - Geographic Information Specialist II-III (GIS Analyst)

Under the direction of the State Park Division’s Planning and Geospatial Resources Director, this position is responsible for geographic information system (GIS) work involving project delivery, ranging from geodatabase design and management to the development of specialized mapping applications that meet Division-wide business needs. This position is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining geospatial data related to the division’s Facility Asset Management System (FAMS), the Park Business System (PBS), and Natural and Cultural Resource databases. Duties require specialized knowledge and skills in GIS database management using ESRI software and technology. Responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for stakeholder training and team development, including the processes, protocols, and structure of GIS applications, data services, and geodatabases. Works as part of a GIS team to support initiatives across division as directed by the Planning and Geospatial Resources Director. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

GIS Analyst II and GIS Analyst III:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher with coursework in GIS or Computer.

Experience:

GIS Analyst II:

6 months of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

Demonstrated experience providing GIS support for a Facility Asset Management System (or similar software) such as OpenGov, Cartegraph or comparable platforms;

Demonstrated experience providing GIS support for a Park Business Management System (or similar software) such as Aspria or comparable platforms.

GIS Analyst III:

Two years of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

One year of professional experience with geodatabase management and mapping application development using ESRI tools and techniques; or similar software.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license., One additional year of the required experience in creating, editing and/or managing spatial date and/or table structures may substitute for 30 hours of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours., Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree may substitute for 6 months of the required experience in creating, editing and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures., GIS Analyst II and III:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Computer Science, or closely related field with coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Computer Science.

Experience:

GIS Analyst II:

One year of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

Six months of experience providing GIS support for a Facility Asset Management System (or similar software) such as OpenGov, Cartegraph or comparable platforms;

Six months of experience providing GIS support for a Park Business Management System (or similar software) such as Aspria or comparable platforms.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

GIS Analyst III:

Four years of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

Two years of professional experience with geodatabase management and mapping application development using ESRI tools and techniques; or similar software;

Demonstrated experience leading GIS projects in a multi-user environment;

Demonstrated experience with multiple programming languages or frameworks (ESRI APIs, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, or equivalent).

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

GIS Analyst II

Knowledge of GIS software, concepts, and techniques;

Knowledge of geodatabase design, development, and maintenance;

Knowledge of creating, editing, and managing table structures associated with geospatial data

GIS Analyst III: Knowledge of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;

Knowledge of field mapping and data collection techniques and technologies with ESRI software/mobile apps;

Knowledge in the establishment and management of data schemas, and the structure of geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise geodatabase;

Knowledge of database/geodatabase system integration including programming, software, hardware, security and networking needs;

Knowledge of computer programming languages or frameworks (ESRI APIs, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Python, or equivalent);

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management concepts;

GIS Analyst II:

Skill in GIS project development, delivery and maintenance

Skill in planning and implementing project work tasks and workflows;

Skill in providing GIS support for Facility Asset Management Systems (or similar software) related to outdoor recreation.

Skill in providing GIS support for Business Management Systems (or similar software) related to outdoor recreation

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

GIS Analyst III: Skill of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;

Skill in complex GIS analysis, tools and techniques for resource, business and facility management.

Skill in managing multiple projects involving the design, testing, and implementation of GIS applications or other initiatives involving numerous stakeholders in multi-user environment;

Skill in developing procedural manuals and how-to documents for GIS tasks;

GIS Analyst II:

Ability to provide GIS technical assistance and guidance to variety of personnel in the agency;

Ability to integrate State Parks GIS data with other programs, databases and systems;

Ability to acquire new technical skills and programming methodologies and transfer them to other staff;

GIS Analyst III: Ability of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;

Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance in the development and design of complex multidivisional GIS projects including data collection, geodatabase and application development

Ability to integrate data from various sources and apply analytic and cartographic techniques to represent information appropriately;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision., Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures;

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program, Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;

Required to work overtime, as necessary