A bachelor's degree in Geography or a related field with experience in the development and maintenance of geographic information systems (GIS), administrative or management responsibilities related to GIS project implementation, and experience working with GIS in an enterprise environment, or an associate degree with relevant work experience, or another approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
GIS Professional (GISP) certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment; Part 107 Drone License and ability to maintain license while employed.
Extensive knowledge of advanced geospatial concepts and administrative, management, or program development experience with geospatial projects. Experience working with GIS in an organizational environment, working with a centralized GIS database, including experience with ArcGIS Enterprise. Ability to maintain a healthy ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase and troubleshoot related software issues while managing complex geospatial projects. Ability to manage multifaceted geospatial programs to create and maintain ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise users and versions within a multi-user editing environment. Extensive knowledge of geospatial software, especially ESRI products, although familiarity with non-ESRI geospatial products is appreciated. Ability to assess incoming data for errors, correct problems, and design workflows for preventing data errors. Familiar with database design concepts, data management, data collection, and data quality assurance and control. Ability to use a variety of spatial analyses to solve problems related to natural resources. Some knowledge of common programming languages (e.g. Python, Arcade) used for geospatial applications preferred. Knowledge of web-based GIS architecture and web development concepts. Knowledge of ArcGIS web-based GIS workflows for publishing, editing, and distributing web services. Ability to manage work and provide guidance to non-GIS employees in using geospatial technology to support their program's objectives. Knowledge of cartographic design standards and methods for developing quality maps (print and digital). Ability to obtain a Part 107 drone license and ability to maintain license while employed. Working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain to drone use in the state with the ability to interpret and apply those rules and regulations.
