APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$73,309.68 to
$109,640.88
PAY GRADE: 38
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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GIS Analysts are responsible for designing, implementing, supporting and administering all aspects of a department's and/or division's enterprise geographic information system.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The incumbent is responsible for designing, implementing, and administering the Department of Wildlife's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support wildlife conservation and habitat management efforts.
The incumbent will supervise other Department GIS Professionals and functions as a project manager and technical expert. Duties include overseeing and coordinating geospatial projects and activities; coordinating with multiple departments to implement GIS solutions and manage data; developing and maintaining GIS databases; maintaining data management systems and managing geospatial data; collecting, processing, analyzing wildlife resource and habitat data; providing technical guidance and support on the use of GIS technologies used by Department staff; and providing GIS training. The incumbent should possess a thorough knowledge of current GIS software and tools and spatial data management. They should be highly proficient in current skills, techniques, and methodologies commonly used in GIS, including, but not limited to, data management, database development, cartography, spatial analysis, task automation, scripting, and multi-user GIS editing workflows. They will serve as an expert resource to other GIS specialists and end users. Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, servers, web development, and native application development is preferred but not required.
To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, computer information systems, or a closely related field and three years of professional GIS experience which included GIS/GPS data collection, analysis and validation; GIS software application development; and/or cartographic design. One year of this experience must have also included one or more of the following: spatial database development and management, GIS application development, and/or GIS application server administration; OR an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, computer information systems, or a closely related field and four years of professional GIS experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional GIS experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a GIS Analyst II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Certification as a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) from the GIS Certification Institute is equivalent to one year of work experience. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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1) Describe your experience with the following ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/ Portal for ArcGIS, Survey123/ Field Maps.
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2) Describe your experience coordinating geospatial projects.
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3) Describe your experience building, maintaining, and working with databases.
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4) Describe your experience with task automation and/or scripting. Please specify any scripting, programming, or front-end web development languages.
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