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Geospatial Specialist 2

Salary

$61,903.00 - $94,118.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-25256-10501

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC GIS Srvs Div

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

5/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10501

Position Number

50342233

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00238400

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Automated Technology Services

Worksite Address

1566 South Route 44 Highway

City

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17740

Contact Name

Julie Toth

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced, highly motivated professional looking to take your career to the next level? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is interested in hiring a Geospatial Specialist 2 to perform technical and analytical work in geographic information systems at both a regional and enterprise level. Advance your professional career while providing valuable services to the residents of the commonwealth.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Geospatial Specialist 2 performs technical and analytical work in geographic information systems to capture, manipulate, analyze, maintain, interpret, and present geospatial and related data while providing professional GIS coordination, planning, and analysis. This position works as a member of the regional office team, reporting to the Chief, GIS Services Division, Bureau of Automated Technology Services (BATS). You will have the opportunity to consult with various program managers within the region to identify, define and plan the development and implementation of applications and techniques for public information and administration, and wildlife habitat management, protection and research. Key to this position is ensuring compliance with the Commission's standard operating procedures, policies and plans relating to the use and development of GIS hardware, applications and associated data. You will function as the region’s primary point of contact and advisor for the use and support of the virtual desktop infrastructure, mobile technology, GIS software and existing GIS business applications.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50342233) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week once initial training period is complete. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Jersey Shore.

+ Please Note: This position and office will relocate to the State College, PA area within four years.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as a Geospatial Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ One year of technical experience utilizing geospatial programs to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, maintain, and present geospatial data; and an associate’s degree in geographic information systems, geography, geospatial technology, cartography, computer science, natural science, or related STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field, including or supplemented by six (6) credits in geospatial coursework;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes or is supplemented by six (6) credits in geospatial coursework.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position also requires that you possess one or more years of full-time experience with ArcGIS Pro.

+ This particular position also requires that you possess one or more years of full-time experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.

+ You must meet thePA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testonce for this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Selective Certification - Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience with ArcGIS Pro?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The specific duties you performed related to your experience with ArcGIS Pro

+ Your level of responsibility

03

Selective Certification - Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The specific duties you performed related to your experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise

+ Your level of responsibility

05

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Geospatial Specialist 1 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.]

07

What level of college education do you possess in geographic information systems, geography, geospatial technology, cartography, computer science, natural science, or related STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 credits but less than 120

+ 60 credits but less than 90

+ 30 credits but less than 60

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

08

Do you possess 6 or more college level credits in geospatial coursework? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

09

If yes, please identify your qualifying coursework in the text box below.

10

Do you possess one or more years of full-time technical experience utilizing geospatial programs to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, maintain, and present geospatial data?

+ Yes

+ No

11

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.]

12

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CARTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTSProduces public-facing and internal professional recreation maps and cartographic products using Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS. Public-facing maps - maps created with the intention of being available to or shared with the general public and may be free or available for purchase Internal maps – maps created with the intention of being used internally only within an organization and are not intended to be available or shared with the general public

Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience producing PUBLIC-FACING AND INTERNAL professional maps and cartographic products.

+ B. I have experience producing INTERNAL professional maps and cartographic products.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to geographic information systems or cartography maps and map construction.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The duties you performed related to producing public-facing maps

+ The duties you performed related to producing internal maps

+ The type of maps you produced

+ The software products you used to produce maps

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – GEOSPATIAL DATAManipulates and transforms geospatial datasets into new representations; writes database queries to select, filter, and label specific records within datasets; and writes scripts in python or arcade languages.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience WRITING database queries to select, filter, and label specific records within datasets; and WRITING scripts in python or arcade languages.

+ B. I have experience UTILIZING EXISTING database queries to select, filter, and label specific records within datasets; and UTILIZING EXISTING scripts in python or arcade languages.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to geospatial modeling, scripting (such as python or arcade) or querying geospatial data.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The duties you performed related to writing database queries and scripts

+ The duties you performed related to utilizing existing database queries and scripts

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

19

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DATA EDITINGBuilds and validates geodatabase topologies to check for data errors in geospatial inventories of public lands; makes edits to errors; and makes adjustments when missing information or updates are received.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience building and validating geodatabase topologies to check for data errors in geospatial inventories; MAKING EDITS to errors; and MAKING ADJUSTMENTS when missing information or updates are received.

+ B. I have experience building and validating geodatabase topologies to check for data errors in geospatial inventories. SOMEONE ELSE makes edits to errors and makes adjustments when missing information or updates are received.

+ C. I have experience making edits to errors and making adjustments when missing information or updates are received. SOMEONE ELSE built and validated geodatabase topologies to check for data errors in geospatial inventories.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to editing geospatial data in geographic information systems software.

+ E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

20

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The duties you performed related to building and validating geodatabase topologies to check for data errors in geospatial inventories

+ The duties you performed related to making edits to errors and making adjustments when missing information or updates are received

21

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

22

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TECHNICAL GUIDANCEDevelops sections of help tools, manuals, and other geospatial training or guidance documents related to the creation of maps and cartographic products. Provides technical assistance to users in the use of mapping software, printers, plotters, and equipment.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing sections of help tools, manuals, or other geospatial training or guidance documents related to the creation of maps and cartographic products. I ALSO have experience providing technical assistance to staff in the use of mapping software, printers, plotters, or equipment.

+ B. I have experience developing sections of help tools, manuals, or other geospatial training or guidance documents related to the creation of maps and cartographic products; OR I have experience providing technical assistance to staff in the use of mapping software, printers, plotters, or equipment.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing or communications.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

23

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The duties you performed related to developing sections of training or guidance tools, manuals, or documents related to creation of maps and cartographic products

+ The duties you performed related to providing technical assistance to staff in the use of mapping software, printers, plotters, or equipment

24

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov