Gis Analyst 1, 2, Or 3 Jobs

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DISTRICT 58 - Unit 170
JOB NUMBER: 58/50642257/GIS/08.07.2023-SG

No Civil Service test score is 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.

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be 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.