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GIS Analyst 1, 2, or 3
Salary
$3,051.00 - $5,346.00 Monthly
Location
Chase, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
58/50642257/GIS/08.07.2023-SG
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 58- Chase
Opening Date
08/08/2023
Closing Date
8/21/2023 11:59 PM Central
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DISTRICT 58 - Unit 170
JOB NUMBER: 58/50642257/GIS/08.07.2023-SG
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining GIS databases for District 58 of the Department of Transportation and Development. Tasks will include coordinating and assisting the survey team with the collection of high accuracy data, post processing of the spatial data, and updating the GIS databases with both spatial and non-spatial data. This position will also include utilizing published LIDAR data in conjunction with collected survey data to create digital terrain models to aid the District Design Section in creating a Stage 0 cost analysis for proposed construction projects. This position will report directly to the Surveyor Supervisor.
The incumbent will be required to have a special knowledge of Computer Aided Drawing software along with Geographic Information Systems software (ESRI, ArcGIS Pro preferred) and hardware. The incumbent will be required to possess a special knowledge or ability to learn modern survey techniques and instruments including Global Positioning Systems, Total Stations, and spatial data collection using Light Detection and Ranging.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a GIS Analyst 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.
GIS Analyst 1 - Starting salary is$17.60/hourly.
GIS Analyst 2 - Starting salary is$18.83/hourly.
GIS Analyst 3 - Starting salary is$23.07/hourly.
This position is posted as both an entry level and as an experienced position.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the ‘Applications’ link after logging into their account.
*ResumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities."
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Contact Name: Clay Book
Title: Surveyor Supervisor
Phone Number: (318) 412-3214
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree with twelve semester hours in any combination of GIS or GIS-related courses such as remote sensing, cartography, spatial analysis, mapping science, civil surveying, photogrammetry, CADD (computer aided drafting and design) mapping, aerial photo interpretation, physical geography, web mapping, and/or computer science courses related to geographic information systems.
Substitutions
Six months of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping will substitute for the required twelve semester hours of specialized course work only.
Two years of experience (including college undergraduate student work) in digital mapping technology such as GIS, computer cartography, civil CADD, or digital cadastral mapping will substitute for the required degree and the twelve semester hours of specialized course work.
Note
Civil CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) is digital survey mapping for Civil Engineering functions.
Note
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To perform geographic mapping services in support of a GIS program or project.
Level Of Work
Entry.
Supervision Received
Direct from a GIS Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher-level personnel.
Supervision Exercised
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from GIS Analyst 2 by the absence of independent GIS analysis work of moderate complexity.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Learns to utilize GIS software to perform modeling and data manipulation that may require qualitative or quantitative data analysis.
Learns to define output parameters by loading data, graphics, and geography into a database or system.
Learns to create and maintain metadata, which is critical technical information required for all GIS mapping.
Enters and verifies GIS data by manual and heads-up digitizing.
Assists with performing spatial analyses by using appropriate GIS application tools and commands.
Assists in the production of data layers or features for mapping, including the incorporation of aerial photography to produce special purpose maps, GIS statistics and results of modeling on a variety of computers and with a variety of software.
Assists with gathering, compiling, manipulating and storing spatial and non-spatial data.
May assist in field work for GIS projects, including aerial photo interpretation and remote sensing image classification.
Receives training in the use of satellite receivers and other technical GIS equipment.
Receives training in the conversion of GPS data to GIS data.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- Labor Day,
- Memorial Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- New Year's Day
- Mardi Gras,
- Independence Day,
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Good Friday,
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
- Veteran's Day,
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To)
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
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Do you possess twelve semester hours in any combination of GIS or GIS-related courses such as remote sensing, cartography, spatial analysis, mapping science, civil surveying, photogrammetry, CADD (computer-aided drafting and design) mapping, aerial photo interpretation, physical geography, web mapping, and/or computer science courses related to geographic information systems?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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How did you hear about this LA-DOTD job opportunity?
08
What are your career interests?
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