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 digital data of high complexity. Work requires independent judgment in managing multiple priorities and in coordinating work activities to meet established schedules and goals. Duties include specific tasks within seven areas of responsibility :
1. GIS system and database design / creation and maintenance
2. Project coordination
3. Client services
4. Geo-spatial product production
5. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations
Work load ranges from moderate to heavy. The scope of work is Tribal-wide, including work for other tribal governments, state and federal agencies, and the public. The environment is hierarchical, similar to tribal, federal, or state agencies, or the military. This position reports directly to the Tribe's IT / GIS Manager. Work involves office, outdoor, and vehicle-based tasks, sometimes in remote areas, requiring field work with GPS and UAS equipment. Duties may include lifting components up to 70 lbs.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Coordinate technical GIS projects, plan and organize work, report progress, and make recommendations
* 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
* Assess needs and procure new data
* Perform advanced raster and vector GIS analysis
* Create cartographic maps, reports, and GIS products
* Develop project-specific GIS applications or processes
* Implement quality control measures
* Provide technical assistance to GIS staff and users
* Develop and conduct GIS training sessions and present at workshops and conferences
* Evaluate new GIS technologies
* Manage the Tribe’s UAS Program, including hardware, software, flight planning, and data processing
Additional duties include assisting with GIS product recommendations, staff evaluation, attending professional events, grant management, supervision of GIS staff, and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
* Support the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s vision, mission, and values
* Comply with health policies, including annual flu shots
* Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field plus at least four years’ GIS and enterprise database management experience, or a total of six years’ relevant experience and education
* Strong skills in Microsoft Windows OS, SQL Server, Esri Geodatabases, ArcGIS software, programming languages (Python, SQL, .NET, HTML, JavaScript), and peripheral devices
* Experience with UAVs, including flight planning, data collection, processing, and FAA Part 107 certification
* Knowledge of habitat conservation, land management, and GIS applications in natural resources
* Excellent research, presentation, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
Applicants may undergo interviews and hands-on testing. The Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. Pre-employment drug testing and a 6-month orientation period are required.
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