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Job Description
Job Description
JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE : GIS Analyst
FLSA STATUS : Full-time / Exempt
DEPARTMENT :
Environment & Culture
SALARY : 70,000 - $80,000
LOCATION : King William, VA
EDUCATION : Master’s Degree
SUPERVISOR :
Environmental Director
WORK EXPERIENCE :
Minimum 1 Year of Experience in GIS Projects
JOB SUMMARY :
The GIS Analyst will become a team member of the Tribe’s Environment & Culture Department through assisting with geospatial needs across programmatic areas (Water Resources Program, Air Quality Program, Fisheries Program), conducting geospatial field research, analyzing data, and preparing scientific reports and presentations. They will work to meet the departmental vision by collaborating across tribal, federal, state, non-profit, and private sectors. The GIS Analyst will actively participate in professional development opportunities like workshops and conferences, where they will engage in community outreach, community education, and scientific research.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Collect geospatial data in the field using RTK-GNSS, total station, auto level, and / or drone.
- Develop programmatic maps using multiple datasets in ArcGIS related to water, air, habitat, past and present land use, cultural resources, etc.
- Collaborate across Tribal departments (e.g., Emergency Management, Land Management, Community Services) to develop mapping products.
- Follow protocol with attention-to-detail in laboratory and field assignments.
- Utilize software to advance scientific understanding (e.g., Excel, R programming) by creating data tables and figures.
- Participate in Tribal outreach and education related to environmental science and departmental programs.
- Participate in scientific trainings, workshops, and conferences locally, regionally, and / or nationally.
- Present Tribal data surrounding natural resources to Tribe and partners.
- Maintain organized and accurate physical and electronic records of work activities, data, and information gathered.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS :
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The workplace will be 100% on-site, roughly 60% in the office and 40% in the field with exception to conference, workshop, and / or training related travel (average 2-3 weeks annually). Percentages of time may change according to field season and programmatic needs. Work may be completed in the office, field (i.e., outside), laboratory, off-site, and / or remote setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment will be supplied for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Physical duties include ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BENEFITS :
HOW TO APPLY :
Candidates desiring to apply for this position must submit the following to receive consideration :
Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.
Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position along with three professional references.
Upper Mattaponi Tribe
Attn : GIS Analyst
Email : careers@umitribe.gov
NOTICE : Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
