GIS Analyst II

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on 03/09/2025.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has an exciting opportunity for a natural resource professional who wants to impact Idaho water issues.

IDWR is filling a vacancy for a GIS Analyst 2 in the Geospatial Technologies Section at our State Office in Boise. The successful candidate will participate in Geographic Information System (GIS) development and analysis projects. They will perform software development & maintenance as well as systems analysis. In addition, they will manage & analyze spatial & tabular data in support of water resource management.

The position reports to the Water Resources Supervisor (GTS) and is part of a team that assists customers with GIS technologies at all levels. The position ensures the availability and integrity of GIS data; is responsible for the collection, storage, distribution, and synchronization of GIS data between various IDWR GIS servers and platforms; conducts data queries; and operates IDWR’s ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise instances. Duties are mainly in the office, with limited fieldwork and in-state travel.

The Geospatial Technologies Section at IDWR leverages capabilities in Geographic Information Science to provide innovative, accessible, and verifiable geospatial products to support IDWR’s mission. Become part of an organization in which you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's water resources.

Example of Duties

• Develop and maintain web-based mapping applications to provide a visual display of data to users

• Create map products using GIS software

• Create, organize, and maintain GIS data for internal, external, and public use

• Build and maintain GIS layers and databases, including metadata, to ensure data quality and availability

• Participate as a team member on GIS projects

• Analyzes spatial data and prepares necessary reports

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of:

· GIS principles

· Cartographic principles

· Web and mobile GIS principles

· Conducting GIS analysis

Experience:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using and customizing the components of the Esri GIS platform such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online

• Experience analyzing, filtering, and querying data using tools like ArcGIS Pro or MS SQL Server Management Studio

• Experience using programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and C#

• Experience curating and documenting data in MS SQL Server as well as Esri database formats

Benefits

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 related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website: https://idwr.idaho.gov.

Our Mission: To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho's economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.

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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

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