Position : Senior GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst / GIS System Manager
Location : Plummer, ID
Job Id : 2022.027R
Openings : 1
Senior GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst / GIS System Manager (GIS Analyst, GIS Systems Manager)
Type : Permanent Full-time
Classification : Technical
Summary
Under the general direction of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s GIS Manager, performs professional technical work in the acquisition and maintenance of high-complexity digital data. Work requires independent judgment in managing multiple priorities and coordinating work activities to meet schedules and goals. Duties include:
* GIS system and database design, creation, and maintenance
* Project coordination
* Client services
* Geo-spatial product production
* Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations
Workload ranges from moderate to heavy, serving the Tribal-wide scope and potentially other tribal, state, and federal agencies, and the public. The environment is hierarchical, similar to tribal, federal, or state agencies, or the military. This role reports directly to the Tribe's IT / GIS Manager and involves work in office, outdoor, and vehicle settings, sometimes in remote areas. Field duties may include GPS and UAS equipment use, with occasional lifting of equipment up to 70 lbs.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate technical GIS projects, plan and organize work, report progress, and recommend changes
* Design, create, and maintain the Tribe’s Enterprise GIS System, data, and software
* Assist in data backup and security measures
* Manage enterprise GIS databases, including SQL Server and GIS-specific file databases
* Define, assess, and procure new data
* Perform advanced raster and vector GIS analysis
* Create cartographic maps, reports, imagery, and GIS products
* Develop project-specific GIS applications and processes
* Implement quality control measures
* Provide technical support to GIS staff and other departments
* Develop and conduct GIS training sessions and present at workshops
* Evaluate new GIS technologies
* Manage the Tribe’s UAS Program, including hardware, software, flight planning, and imagery processing
Additional duties include assisting with GIS product recommendations, staff evaluation, professional development, grant management, supervision, and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
* Support the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s vision, mission, and values
* Comply with health policies, including annual flu shot
* Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field plus at least four years’ GIS and database management experience; or a total of at least six years’ relevant experience and education
* Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server and desktop OS
* Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Esri Geodatabase, ArcGIS data models, and programming languages (Microsoft .NET, SQL, Python, HTML, JavaScript)
* Experience with GIS peripherals, desktop software, enterprise server software, mobile applications, and remote sensing
* Experience with UAVs, including flight planning, imagery processing, and FAA regulations, with ability to obtain FAA Part 107 license
* Knowledge of habitat conservation, land management, and GIS applications in natural resources
* Strong research, presentation, problem-solving, and multi-project management skills
Applicants may undergo interviews and hands-on testing. The Tribe reserves the right to hire per its Indian Preference Policy. Pre-employment drug testing and a 6-month orientation period are required.
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