Senior GIS Analyst/ GIS System Manager - Spangle, United States - Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Description
Under the general direction of the Coeur dAlene Tribes GIS Manager, performs professionaltechnical work in the acquisition and maintenance of digital data of high complexity.
Duties include specific tasks within seven areas of responsibility:
(1) GIS system and database design/creation and maintenance(2) Project coordination(3) Application development(4) Client services(5) Geo-spatial product production(6) GPS technology usage(7) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations
Work load ranges from moderate to heavy.
Scope of the work is Tribal-wide, although it may includework for other tribal governments, state and federal agencies, and the public.
The organizationalenvironment is hierarchical similar to organizations such as tribal, federal or state agencies, or themilitary. This position reports directly to the Tribe's IT/GIS Manager.Work is conducted both in anormal office setting, in the out-of-doors under a variety of weather conditions and in a vehicle on arange of road surfaces including four-wheel-drive conditions.
Noise level is moderate to loud,depending upon the employees location.At times, duties may require field work using GPS and UASequipment in and near roadways and in remote roadless areas.
There is occasional lifting of computersand UASs and their components weighing up to 70 lbs.Coordinates technical GIS projects to achieve desired goals with available resources, plans andorganizes individual work, reports on progress, makes recommendations and implementschanges as needed
Responsible for the design, creation and maintenance of the Tribes Enterprise GIS System, itsdata, and softwareAssists the IT Network Manager in making sure all GIS data and applications are properlybacked up and that those backups are usable and safe from ransomware and other malwareDatabase Administrator responsible for all enterprise GIS databases based on a centralizedatabase management system such as Microsofts SQL Server, and GIS-specific file-baseddatabases residing on computer file systems (Esri file geodatabases and shapefiles) and AccessdatabasesAssists in the definition, needs assessment and procurement of new dataPerforms sophisticated raster and vector-based GIS analysis and classification as neededProduces sophisticated, cartographic quality maps, reports, imagery and related GIS productsand services as neededDesigns and develops project specific GIS applications or processes requiring programmingand or customization of GIS applicationsDesigns, implements, and documents quality control measures for special projects, products,and servicesProvides technical assistance to GIS Analysts and Technicians and to other departments GISusers, departmental managers and administrators related to their projectsDevelops, conducts and coordinates specialized GIS training sessions for GIS staff and otherTribal GIS users, and presents at GIS workshops and conferencesEvaluates new GIS technologies products and servicesManages the Tribes UAS Programo Manages the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, aka drones) and ancillaryhardware, and software used in flight programming and data collectiono Plans aerial imagery acquisition schedule for Tribal lands to be monitored by theUAVso Using the appropriate software, creates flight missions for both the fix-wing and rotarybased autopilotso Safely conducts UAV flights in the field on Tribal lands within the Coeur dAleneReservation in compliance with Tribal rules and the FAA regulationso Downloads collected imagery from the UAV cameras, geotag and process into usableraster layerso Manages the UAS imagery libraryAssists the IT/GIS Manager with recommendations for GIS products and services andpreparation of GIS budgetAssists the IT/GIS Manager with acquisition, interviews, and evaluation of new GIS staffAttends project demonstrations, seminars, workshops and other professional opportunities tomaintain the necessary level of GIS expertiseGrant acquisition and managementReports directly to the Tribes IT/GIS ManagerPerforms supervision of GIS group staff, including GIS Analysts, GIS Technicians and GISInterns when the Tribes GIS Manager is away from the officeOther duties as assignedMust support the Coeur d
Alene Tribes:
vision, mission, and core values per CdA Resolution Must have received full COVID19 vaccination, and booster, at the time of application,according to the timeline established by the CDC attach vaccination cardMust comply with all other Health policies established by the Tribe or department, includingthe annual flu shotBachelors degree in GIS or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus atleast four years experience in GIS and enterprise database management, preferably in agovernmental setting.
Combined educational and professional background should involve atleast six years of increasingly applicable experience in GIS and enterprise databasemanagement, or any combination of experience and education that would likely provide therequired knowledgeStrong skills using Microsoft Windows based operating systems such as Server 2012 R22019 and/or Windows 7 and 10Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Relational Database Management Systems(RDBMS) as it applies to Enterprise GIS implementationsKnowledge of the Esri Geodatabase data formatKnowledge of ArcGIS data modelsKnowledge of Esris software programming languages, including Microsoft .NET, SQL,Python, HTML and Java ScriptExtensive knowledge of peripheral devices such as large format plotters used in GISapplicationsExtensive knowledge of Esris GIS desktop software products including ArcGIS Desktop(ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Pro) and ArcGIS ExtensionsExtensive knowledge of Esris ArcGIS Enterprise server-based software: Portal for ArcGIS,ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Image Server, ArcGIS Raster Analysis Server and ArcGIS Datastore.
Knowledge of its structure, management and upgrade proceduresExtensive knowledge of Esri mobile applications:Collector, Survey 123, QuickCaptureInsights, Workforce, Dashboard, Explorer, ArcGIS Companion, ArcGIS Earth and AppStudioKnowledge of raster compression and data storage software and methodsSkilled 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 sensingand cartographyKnowledge of GPS data collection and associated principles and practicesKnowledge of the principles and common standards for geospatial metadataKnowledge of CAD software and file structures, as they relate to GIS applicationsKnowledge of graphic editing software including Adobe Photoshop as they relate to desktoppublishing and GIS applicationsExperience with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)o Experience with both fixed-wing (PixHawk autopilot based) and rotary style (DJI) UAVsand the mission planning software needed to conduct autonomous flightso Knowledge of digital photographic systems used in the collection of aerial imagery fromUAVso Knowledge of Esri Drone2Map or other related post processing softwareo Must demonstrate a basic understanding of UAS and FAA principles, theories and conceptso The ability to work both independently and in a team environment in the field is essentialas is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required for the field worko The ability to qualify and obtain an FAA Part 107 license for Small Unmanned AerialSystems, Remote Pilot qualifiedo Remotely pilots UAVs to determine compliance with specification and operationalsuitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support throughspecifically prescribed tests and maneuversKnowledge of habitat conservation, natural resources, land management and municipalapplications for GISAbility to effective research published journals, trade magazines, texts, web pages and othersources to keep current with developments in the field of GISAbility to conduct effective oral and written presentations before Tribal Council, the public andother GIS professionalsStrong problem-solving skillsComfort working on multiple projects simultaneouslyPI74728b
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