Gis Analyst 1/2/3 (Pcn 250893)

Salary: $1,976.25 - $2,619.25 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 42970
Department: Transportation & Public Facilities
Division: Central Region Design & Engineering Services
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: 1/12/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Central Design and Engineering Services
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 15 / 17 / 19
Job Description
ATTENTION! ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Design & Engineering Services, Materials Section is looking for a GIS Analyst 1/2/3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our department's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving through service & infrastructure", while our division's core mission is to develop, design, and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaska's transportation and public facilities infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department, other state and federal agencies, local governments, utility companies, and the public.
Our department is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that delivers performance-based results, promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and service that benefits the public.
The Central Region Materials Section consists of a 20-plus member team of Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Engineering Geologists, and Lab staff who work cooperatively to develop geotechnical design recommendations in support of Highway and Aviation Design projects. The incumbent will be an integral part of this team providing GIS support for these projects and more.
What you will be doing:
The GIS Analyst I/II/III will be part of a team in the Central Region Materials Section that works cooperatively to develop Geotechnical Recommendations in support of bid-ready documents for Highway and Aviation related transportation projects. The incumbent will be overseen by a licensed Professional Engineer with day-to-day efforts including preparing maps of varying complexity for use in geotechnical recommendations/reports, maintaining the materials laboratory and other databases within the group, providing local IT support, and providing GIS support for other sections within DOT&PF as needed.
The benefits of joining our team:
At Central Region Materials we strive to provide our staff both on-the-job training with fellow Geotechnical Engineers/Assistants, Geologists, & GIS staff, while promoting training on the technical aspects of our work and related functions to ensure staff gain the knowledge to be successful in their field. We offer flexible work schedules and many opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills, opening doors to your professional development and advancement with the department and the State of Alaska.
The working environment you can expect:
The Materials Group offices & Regional Lab are located at 5750 East Tudor Road in Anchorage, which is a satellite office to our main district branch at 4111 Aviation Avenue. The incumbent will have an office at the Tudor Road facility. Daily work includes creating geotechnical exploration plans and other maps used in the preparation of geotechnical recommendations, maintaining the Materials Lab and other databases with the group, providing local IT support, and other GIS support as needed.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the following competencies will contribute to your success:

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
  
• Geospatial Science: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.
  
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
  
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
  
• Database Administration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for automating, developing, implementing, or administering database systems.

Special Note:

• A valid driver's license is required for this position.

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Minimum Qualifications
GIS Analyst 1
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Geospatial Science - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.
• Web Technology: Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in geographic information systems (GIS) operations, data collection, cartography, computer sciences, geography, or related field.
Special Note:"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
GIS Analyst 2
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Geospatial Science - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in geographic information systems (GIS) operations, data collection, cartography, computer science, geography, or related field.
Special Note:"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
GIS Analyst 3
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Database Management Systems: Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Geospatial Science - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in geographic information systems (GIS) operations, data collection, cartography, computer science, geography, or related field.
Special Note:"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Additional Required Information
At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:

• Cover letter - instructions below

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three (3) professional references with current contact information
• A current copy of your driver's license.
• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. In professional business format, the cover letter should detail why you are interested in the position, how your experience, training, and/or education supports how you meet the minimum qualifications, and how you possess the competencies outlined in the "Who we are looking for" section of the job posting above. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the GIS Analyst 1, GIS Analyst 2, or GIS Analyst 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.
RECRUITMENT SCOPE
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented ...