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Geographical Information Systems (GIS) ANALYST III

Posting Begin Date: 2025/06/02

Posting End Date: 2025/06/17

Category: Transportation

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 36.16

Maximum Salary: 42.94

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

Idaho Transportation Department is hiring aGeographical Information Systems (GIS) Analyst III for our Boise location. This position will plan, design, conduct, and oversee Geographic Information System (GIS) development and analysis projects and serve as the technical lead and/or subject matter expert in GIS technology and applications.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

+ Leads the planning, management, and analysis for projects and ensures objectives are met upon completion

+ Coordinates with external partners to define data management needs, including metadata, define system requirements, and develop workflows to meet needs

+ Manages the technical design and development aspects of the organization's GIS to ensure the maintenance of programs that satisfy all users

+ Drives the development and maintenance of quality control programs for GIS

+ Mentors junior analysts and trains users on GIS applications

+ Leads and oversees projects and teams

+ May supervise

Project Management and Business Analysis

+ Lead the planning, management, and analysis for projects and ensures objectives are met upon completion

+ Coordinate with internal and/or external partners to define data management needs, including metadata, define system requirements, and develop workflows to meet needs

+ Gain familiarity with vendor management

Technology

+ Analyze existing technical infrastructure and proposed infrastructure changes to certify fit of proposed technology or determine and document architectural variance required

+ Analyze and document configuration options to accommodate operation, interface, and integration of multiple systems

+ Research and evaluate new technologies to provide recommendations to business areas

Development and Support

+ Oversee and provide day to day operational support of GIS databases and servers, perform server administration, GIS network and web performance, security of GIS and software and hardware, and end user support

+ Data integration, connect applications, transform data, and automate workflows, experienced with FME

+ Author, maintain and/or troubleshoot web and mobile GIS applications

Management

+ Participate in the design, development, implementation, and operation of information systems and data processing applications in support of the mission, goals, policies, procedures, and programs

+ Implement goals, policies, procedures, and performance indicators

+ Assist managers and staff in evaluation and selection of information processing equipment, software, and services

+ Provide for technical training and educational needs in information processing for department staff

+ Represent department on various task forces, committees, and study groups

+ May serve in a lead-worker role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of

+ GIS including analysis, data capture and data conversion

+ Cartographic principles

Good knowledge of

+ GIS programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs

+ Database management

+ Web APIs

Experience

+ Planning, designing, and implementing GIS projects and preparing reports of findings

+ Operating, applying, and programming GIS software products in a work environment

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.