What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst 2 position at Louisiana State University?
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Job Posting Title : GIS Analyst 2
Position Type :
Professional / Unclassified
Department :
LSUAM ORED - SPI - SDMI - Information Technologies (Brant Dylan Mitchell (00000064) (Inherited))
Work Location :
0354 Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center
Pay Grade : Professional
Job Description :
This Position will be responsible for performing functional analysis and testing tasks or programming and debugging tasks of complex information technology (IT) systems. This position will support SDMI's Information Technology, and GIS programs. This position will be responsible for enhancing SDMI's storm surge, flooding, and consequence model.
Job Responsibilities :
Provide program support to all ongoing and future GIS initiatives managed by SDMI. Support the conception and design of map-based web interactives. Design and develop map applications using the ArcGIS JavaScript API. Establish and coordinate a sharing platform and resource center for ArcGIS content. (30%)
Assess new software and hardware technologies; design processes and may provide technical guidance for the purpose of technology integration into client networks. Provide guidance in the use of new hardware or software to clients and / or staff. (25%)
Assist with integrating all geographic requirements into current and future projects. Serve as a GIS support element to augment existing GIS capabilities within the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute. Coordinate with team members in expanding SDMI's current GIS capabilities. (20%)
Gathers and verifies field data for utilization in mapping applications, 911 systems, and other parties who have an interest in accurate location of address points and other point features. Collect, process and correct data from the field. Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data and determine the best way to display the information using GIS. (20%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience working in GIS, information technology, Experience with Adobe Flex and / or Microsoft Silverlight, Python, ArcGIS, AGO, and ESRI Story Maps. Must be proficient in STEP, WEBCASS, NetDMR, and Microsoft SharePoint.
Physical Demands :
Physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment; ability to sit in the same position for extended periods (5.5 hours a day) at a time using continuous hand motions when entering data into the computer system.
Additional Job Description :
Special Instructions :
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume / CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.
Due to the nature of the position and / or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings.
For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS : 17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Kelly Martinez at kellyw@lsu.edu.
Posting Date : August 1, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :
Additional Position Information :
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y / N) :
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency :
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information :
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS : 17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
