GIS Analyst
Job Posting for GIS Analyst at Coeur d'Alene Tribe
GIS Analyst
COMPENSATION RANGE: $47,840-$58,240
REPORTS TO: GIS Manager
LOCATION: Plummer, Idaho
Under the general direction of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s GIS Manager, performs professional technical work for complex acquisition and maintenance of digital data. Work requires independent judgment in managing multiple priorities and in coordinating work activities to meet established schedules and goals. Duties include specific tasks within five primary areas of responsibility: Project coordination, Advanced geospatial application development and product production, client services and support, GPS technology coordination, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS a.k.a. drone) operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinates technical GIS projects to achieve desired goals with available resources; plans and organizes individual work; reports on progress; makes recommendations; and implements changes as needed
• Assists in definition and procurement of new data
• Performs sophisticated raster and vector-based GIS analysis and classification, as needed
• Produces sophisticated maps, reports, imagery and related GIS products and services as needed
• Designs and develops project specific GIS applications or processes requiring programming and or customization of GIS applications (i.e. Story Maps, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Insights, etc.)
• Designs, implements, and documents quality control measures for special projects, products, and services
• Provides technical assistance to GIS Specialist and Technicians and to other departments’ GIS users, departmental managers and administrators related to their projects
• Develops, conducts and coordinates specialized GIS training sessions for GIS staff and other Tribal GIS users, and presents at GIS workshops
• Evaluates new GIS technologies products and services
• Assists the GIS Manager with recommendations for GIS products and services and preparation of GIS budget • Assists GIS Manager with acquisition, interviews, and evaluation of GIS staff
• Attends project demonstrations, seminars, workshops and other professional opportunities to maintain the necessary level of GIS and UAS (a.k.a. drone) expertise
• Manage the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program to:
• Seek out project work within the Tribe and serve as a liaison between external organizations such as local universities. • Plan, schedule, and oversee flights
• Handle imagery processing and storage
• Advertise and promote our program to other Tribal departments and the community
• Assist in preparation of UAS budget
• Maintain list of inventory and equipment maintenance/replacement schedule
• Identify potential grant funding opportunities and prepare proposals
• Maintain GIS website using WordPress platform
• Compose and publish monthly GIS newsletter using StoryMaps
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus at least two years’ experience in GIS, preferably in a governmental setting. Combined educational and professional background should involve at least four years of increasingly responsible experience in GIS and enterprise database management, or any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
• Skilled in current Microsoft Windows Server version and XP Operating Systems, as support for client-server GIS implementations
• Must support the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s: vision, mission, and core values per CdA Resolution 015(2020).
• COVID19 vaccination required – attach vaccination proof/card.
• Must comply with all other Tribal Health Policies.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS data models
• Knowledge of ERSI software programming languages, including Visual Basic, SQL, Python, AML and Avenue.
• Extensive knowledge of of Intel-based computing hardware and TCP/IP networking, and peripheral devices such as large format plotters used in GIS applications
• Extensive knowledge of ESRI’s GIS software products including ArcGIS Desktop programs, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS StoryMaps, and other ESRI field data collection apps
• Ability and willingness to learn additional ESRI online application programs, as needed
• Knowledge of raster compression and data storage software and methods
• Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing and cartography
• Knowledge of GPS data collection and associated principles and practices
• Knowledge of the principles and common standards for geospatial metadata
• Knowledge of CAD software and file structures, as they relate to GIS applications
• Knowledge of graphic editing software including Adobe Photoshop as they relate to desktop publishing and GIS applications • Knowledge of habitat conservation, natural resources, land management and municipal applications for GIS
• Ability to effective research published journals, trade magazines, texts, web pages and other sources to keep current with developments in the field of GIS
• Ability to conduct effective oral and written presentations before Tribal Council, the public and other GIS professionals
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Holder of current Part 107 Small Unmanned Aerial Systems license or ability to acquire while on-the-job.
• Work load ranges from moderate to heavy. On occasion, you may be asked to perform tasks not specifically listed within this position description.
• Tribal wide. May include work for outside tribal, state and federal agencies, and the public.
• Experience working with hierarchical organizations such as tribal, federal or state agencies or the military.
• Work is conducted both in a normal office setting and in a vehicle. Noise level is moderate to loud, depending upon the employee’s location. At times may require field work using GPS equipment in and near roadways and in remote road less areas. Occasional lifting of computers and their components weighing up to 70 lbs.
Benefits
The Coeur d’Alene Tribe offers one of the most generous benefits packages of any employer in the region:
• Employer paid (fully) medical, dental and vision insurance, extending to spouse and dependents;
• Disability and Life Insurance;
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities;
• 401K retirement (100% matching up to 5%);
• Flexible spending account;
• Free access to Marimn Health Wellness Center including full gym, pool and exercise facilities;
• Generous paid time-off policy;
• Paid holidays (Federal and Tribal).
Tribal Employment Policy
An applicant may be asked to participate in an interview to establish whether they meet minimum qualifications. Interviews do not create a right to employment and provide no promise or guarantee of any employment position with the Tribe.
The Coeur d'Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. Positions with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe are subject to a 6-month orientation period.
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