GIS Analyst 1/2 (PCN 10-4247)

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas, is recruiting for a GIS Analyst 1/2 position in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. 

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:  

The Division of Oil & Gas is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Analyst to perform a variety of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartographic work to facilitate the publication of maps, graphics, reports, visual presentations, and digital data products resulting from the analyses and syntheses of data from numerous sources. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the creation and maintenance of Oil & Gas's spatial data stored in SQL/Oracle databases and within the ESRI ArcGIS online environment.

Mission and Values/Culture:  

The Department of Natural Resources’ mission is to ‘Develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest.’   The Division of Oil & Gas’ role in that mission is to fairly and responsibly manage the states’ lands for oil, gas, and geothermal exploration for the greatest benefit of all Alaskans. This position is part of an IT/GIS team whose goal is to provide customer-focused products and solutions that align with department and state strategic initiatives.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:  

Our office is a busy, professional environment but also mostly quiet. A typical workday involves working both independently and alongside other team members. Work tasks are self-assigned via a ticketing system or assigned by a supervisor, with priorities being set by Division management.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.  

• Geographical Sciences: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical locations, relationships, characteristics, and what the land supports.
• Cartography: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the research, design, development, or revision of maps, charts, and related cartographic products, and photogrammetric and cartographic processing.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data and information.

Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Oil & Gas.

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
 This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. 
 
 Competency Description           
 The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class.  They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency.  They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are only used as parameters and guidelines.   A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Qualification

GIS Analyst 1

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
 

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• 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. 
• Web Technology: Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues. 
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. 

  
 Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in geographic information systems (GIS) operations, data collection, cartography, computer sciences, geography, or related field.
 

GIS Analyst 2

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
 

• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data and information. 

• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.  
• 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. 

** Please read the below information carefully. **

 At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials: 

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.   

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. 

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 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. 

Flexible Staffing

This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work. 

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 should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

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Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Matt Powers

Data Processing Manager 1

Phone: 907-375-8243

Email: matt.powers@alaska.gov

Salary : $28 - $32