Gis Specialist #2999141 Jobs

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.
• Candidates who complete a successful onboarding and training period may be eligible to work at an alternate location in compliance with OA-ITSD's Distributed Workforce Plan.

Why you’ll love this position:

Do you enjoy using Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies? Do want to help communities in Missouri? You’re at the right place!

The Office of Geospatial Information (OGI) is seeking to fill a GIS Specialist position for the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). This position requires someone passionate about utilizing and promoting GIS technologies to address health issues in the state of Missouri. You’ll be part of a team of GIS professionals that has used GIS to respond to the health issues affecting Missouri. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, developing, and supporting GIS activities within DHSS. Projects you’ll manage include the Sewershed Surveillance Map, maintaining data for healthcare needs, developing facility field inspection forms, and assisting DHSS staff with GIS support.

This position is within the Office of Administration Information Technology Services Division, Office of Geospatial Information (OGI).

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What you’ll do:

• Create ArcGIS Server web services and utilizes REST services to develop Web applications.
• Trains and assists new and existing DHSS GIS users
• Collaborate with State, Federal, and Local health agencies.
• Help GIS users of DHSS with their GIS needs by cultivating a culture of practice and advocating and integrating GIS use in business processes.
• Assist DHSS and ITSD with migrating legacy systems and workflows to be more efficient and automated
• Serves as an expert on spatial technology matters.
• Mange DHSS’s ArcOnline org by allocating licenses, managing ArcOnline sharing groups, and managing user roles
• Coordinate with Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEP) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) during emergency events.
• Plan, design, and develop ESRI ArcGIS Online Web applications including Dashboards, Workforce projects, interactive web map applications, and Survey123 forms.
• Plans, coordinates, facilitates, and works on specific GIS projects and activities within the assigned agency/division with coordinating with GIS Manager and GIS Team.
• Perform data updates and web map application maintenance for Sewershed Project. Also participates in Sewershed workgroup to provide data management, technical, and geospatial recommendations for the project.
• Assist in developing data management policies and standards to store and manage sensitive data in ArcGIS Portal for DHSS use.
• Performs GIS data acquisition and maintenance of data on enterprise geodatabase
• Coordinate with DHSS programs and staff to develop field and web browser inspection forms using ArcOnline Survey123 for inspecting lead abatement projects, inspecting residences for childhood lead exposure, sampling drinking water for lead in school and daycare facilities, and others as requested by the agency.

All you need for success:

• Working knowledge of geodatabases, cartography, and ArcGIS Server.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Products (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPro) and extensions (such as Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3D Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology, and trends in GIS.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to changing GIS technologies and capabilities.
• Ability to convey technical information and concepts to non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• Serves as an expert on spatial technology matters.
• Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
• Knowledge of data standards regarding sensitive datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experiences in ESRI cloud-based technology that is utilized by ArcGIS Online.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and under high-pressure situations.
• Ability to create GIS models to automate data updates. Knowledge of Python is encouraged but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to be self-motivated, exercise independent judgment, and take action on it.

The classification for this position is Geographic Information Systems Specialist: click for more information.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions please contact: [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.