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Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43357
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Geological and Geophysical Surveys
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 19
Job Description
The Alaska Geospatial Office is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to manage the State's Imagery and Elevation Portals. The Portal Manager will be responsible for processing, storing, organizing, visualizing, analyzing, and distributing elevation and imagery data for Alaska. This is a permanent position located in Anchorage, Alaska.
Mission and Culture
The Alaska Geospatial Office works to advance the use of geospatial data and technologies as a tool for better decision-making in Alaska. We accomplish this by coordinating geospatial initiatives through the Alaska Geospatial Council and managing the State Geoportal for public access to data. Our goal is to ensure that current, reliable, high-quality geospatial data are available and accessible to decision-makers.
As part of the Alaska Geospatial Office Team, this position will provide leadership for managing Imagery and Elevation data for Alaska, and distribution of Imagery and Elevation data via the State Open Data Geoportal.
Core Responsibilities
This position will represent the Alaska Geospatial Office's strategic vision and provide outreach to stakeholders across the state. The key responsibilities are to:
1. Design, build, update, and maintain the state's elevation and imagery database(s), storage and distribution systems.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Alaska Geospatial Office offers a very flexible work schedule and partnership with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about their work and the mission of the Alaska Geospatial Office. Staff are encouraged to learn and grow through work activities, from each other's experiences, and professional development activities. This position is hugely important to the daily functioning of the State's data portals and providing reliable access to geospatial data needed for decision-making.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is physically located at the Division of Geologic & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) Geologic Materials Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The daily work environment is open and collegial, allowing for collaboration and coordination among the entire staff.
The ideal applicant will have:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
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
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your experience as it pertains to the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and competencies identified above in the job description section of this posting. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach it to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
For applicant password assistance, please visit
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Leslie Jones
Title: Geospatial Information Officer
Phone: 907-269-5710
Email:
Name: Sonja Zastrow
Title: Administrative Officer 2
Phone: 907-451-5002
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance BenefitsThe following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43357
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Geological and Geophysical Surveys
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 19
Job Description
The Alaska Geospatial Office is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to manage the State's Imagery and Elevation Portals. The Portal Manager will be responsible for processing, storing, organizing, visualizing, analyzing, and distributing elevation and imagery data for Alaska. This is a permanent position located in Anchorage, Alaska.
Mission and Culture
The Alaska Geospatial Office works to advance the use of geospatial data and technologies as a tool for better decision-making in Alaska. We accomplish this by coordinating geospatial initiatives through the Alaska Geospatial Council and managing the State Geoportal for public access to data. Our goal is to ensure that current, reliable, high-quality geospatial data are available and accessible to decision-makers.
As part of the Alaska Geospatial Office Team, this position will provide leadership for managing Imagery and Elevation data for Alaska, and distribution of Imagery and Elevation data via the State Open Data Geoportal.
Core Responsibilities
This position will represent the Alaska Geospatial Office's strategic vision and provide outreach to stakeholders across the state. The key responsibilities are to:
1. Design, build, update, and maintain the state's elevation and imagery database(s), storage and distribution systems.
- Process and organize elevation and imagery data into the State's elevation and imagery database, storage and distribution system.
- Create and maintain related mosaic datasets and geospatial services, including image services, feature services, and tiled services.
- Create and maintain web applications for internal and external customers, highlighting data visualization, availability, and production status.
- Maintain spatial boundaries and metadata fields for projects to facilitate tracking data acquisitions and publishing workflows.
- Create, organize, and mosaic datasets of derived elevation products such as: point clouds, digital surface models (DMS), bare earth digital terrain models (DTM), hillshades, and dataset boundaries.
- Create automated workflows for data ingestion, processing and download capabilities.
- Provide quality control by verifying database structure, relationships, topography, spatial accuracy, metadata, and other elements to meet data standards.
- Data availability related to specific use-cases, specifications, and data quality.
- Data distribution support, including administering End User License Agreements (EULA).
- Troubleshooting hardware problems and investigating outages and software bugs.
- Establishing best practices for metadata, schema, and data governance.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Alaska Geospatial Office offers a very flexible work schedule and partnership with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about their work and the mission of the Alaska Geospatial Office. Staff are encouraged to learn and grow through work activities, from each other's experiences, and professional development activities. This position is hugely important to the daily functioning of the State's data portals and providing reliable access to geospatial data needed for decision-making.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is physically located at the Division of Geologic & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) Geologic Materials Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The daily work environment is open and collegial, allowing for collaboration and coordination among the entire staff.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Extensive experience with the Earth Systems Research Institute (ESRI) suite of GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise Portal, and ArcGIS Online.
- Python scripting skills to automate workflows and maintain data pipelines.
- Pandas, FME, and Github experience are desired.
- Knowledge of FGDC metadata standards and USGS Lidar Base Specifications.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Organizational skills for documenting and tracking highly complex workflows.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet project milestones and deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
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
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
- Cover letter
- Resume with education and detailed professional experience
- Three (3) professional references with contact information
- Valid driver's license
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your experience as it pertains to the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and competencies identified above in the job description section of this posting. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach it to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver's License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
For applicant password assistance, please visit
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Leslie Jones
Title: Geospatial Information Officer
Phone: 907-269-5710
Email:
Name: Sonja Zastrow
Title: Administrative Officer 2
Phone: 907-451-5002
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums...
