Senior Geographic Information Systems Specialist

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current IMD employees assigned to the ITC, This position is assigned to a major directorate of the Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG), functioning within the Idaho Military Division. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and conduct complex geographic information system (GIS) and statistical analysis to meet the business requirements of programs and activities within IMD affecting natural resource management, environmental impacts and mitigation strategies, military operations, facilities construction and maintenance activities, real property management, and incident response.

TYPE OF POSITION: Non-Classified, Current status (Dual Status or Military Waived) will transfer with the incumbent, (1) Must be a member of the Idaho National Guard. Provide your military grade, job title, MOS/AFSC/AOC and unit of assignment. This requirement may be waived: Current status (Dual Status or Military Waived) will transfer with the incumbent

(2) Must have and maintain a valid and fully privileged state issued driver’s license (from any state). Provide your driver’s license number, issuing state, license expiration date, and the full name specified on the license. ( Do not provide a copy of your driver’s license.)

(3) Must have, or be eligible to obtain, and maintain a favorable NACI/T3 Federal Background Investigation. If a selected candidate does not have a current favorable NACI/T3, as a condition of employment he/she must submit to the investigation process immediately upon hire/appointment. (At a minimum, a favorable suitability determination by the State Security Manager or OPM is required prior to appointment into this position.)

(4) Must be willing to complete and maintain certifications required by the position, as directed by the supervisor, including accredited training on Environmental Systems Research Institute or other geographic information system software and passing the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 exam to perform unmanned aircraft system operations.

(5) Must be physically able to independently fulfill the full scope of duties in this position, to include lifting up to 50 pounds and being able to change a tire or self-recover a vehicle in rugged terrain in inclement weather.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference is given to applicants with the following:

(1) A bachelor’s degree or higher that includes coursework in geography, cartography, geospatial science, or a closely related field.

(2) Accredited training in ESRI ArcGIS Pro Software.

(3) Experience with unmanned aircraft system operations and successful completion of the FAA Part 107 exam.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (attach as a supporting document in Luma):

Must have 36-months of experience performing work related to the knowledge requirements below. Submit a paragraph for each knowledge requirement that demonstrates the required experience and describes competence in applying the knowledge. Education and training may be used to offset experience.

(1) Describe your knowledge of geographic information systems, cartography, digital imagery, and photogrammetry and the associated methodologies, equipment, and technologies used in the collection, consolidation, integration, application, and management of geographical information.

(2) Describe your knowledge of the development of spatial data and the integration of non-spatial data in a spatial environment, including the development of metadata, and your skill and experience in selecting appropriate techniques or statistical tests to analyze spatial and tabular data.

(3) Describe your knowledge of the operation and maintenance of global positioning system equipment, the maintenance of a GPS base station, and the integration of GPS data into a GIS system.

(4) Describe your knowledge of installing, operating, programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, and applying GIS related software and hardware, which may include Visual Basic, python, Environmental Systems Research Institute products, Microsoft products, UNIX, and other similar tools.

(5) Describe your knowledge of and experience with methods and resources required to build and maintain web-based information, and to build websites and web-based geospatial information systems.

(6) Describe your knowledge and experience in the safe use of four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, and other GIS related equipment in a variety of terrain, air space, and in all types of conditions, including your knowledge and ability to self-recover from minor incidents such as a flat tire or getting stuck.

(7) Describe your knowledge of work/task management best practices, interpersonal and organizational communication, and common computer software, i.e. Microsoft applications, sufficient to gather, arrange, and present complex technical information clearly, concisely, accurately, and in ways that promote understanding.

(8) Describe your knowledge of military spatial data requirements and standards, military training area operations, federal and state publications that govern data collection methods (i.e. FAA Part 107 requirements), and other publications that guide, direct, or limit GIS work.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html .