GIS Analyst III (2 Current Openings)

Please Note: This job announcement will remain open until the positions have been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.  

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking two Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst III to join the team. These positions will plan, design, conduct, and oversee GIS development and analysis projects; serve as technical leads and/or subject matter experts in GIS technology and applications; perform related work.

Why IDFG? We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer: 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.82/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans 
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans 
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs 
• Ongoing training opportunities 
• Potential flexible work schedule  

Responsibilities:

• Considerable knowledge of publishing and maintaining GIS web services and surveys.
• Lead the creation of mobile data collection apps.
• Independently write SQL queries and update database tables.
• Assess needs and implement automation for repetitive GIS processes using Python scripts.
• Considerable knowledge to co-administer ArcGIS Enterprise and named user licensing.
• Develop cartographic products and perform analysis of spatial data as needed.
• Collect, create, and update geospatial data documentation, including metadata. 
• Manage GIS related projects and/or be part of a cross-bureau Project Team.
• Develop and/or lead ArcGIS Enterprise training and technical support to Agency staff. 

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.) 

• Considerable knowledge of GIS including analysis, data capture and data conversion (Typically gained by successfully completion of at least twelve upper division college credits relating to GIS technology such as computer science or geography OR at least three years of professional work experience applying GIS technology on a regular basis.)
• Considerable knowledge of cartographic principles (Typically gained by successful completion of at least twelve upper division college credits of cartography coursework OR three or more years of professional experience applying cartographic principles through processing geographic data and producing maps.)
• Good knowledge of GIS programming languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs (Typically gained by successful completion of at least eight or more college level credits in a GIS related field such as computer science or geography OR at least three years of professional work experience applying programing languages commonly used in the development of GIS programs
• Good knowledge of database management (Typically gained by successful completion of at least six college level credits related to database management and at least two years of work experience in rational data base management including experience with statistical software such as Spatial Database Engine (SDE), Access, SQL, File Geodatabase, etc.)
• Good knowledge of Web APIs (Typically gained by successful completion of at least six college level credits directly related to Web API's or spatial web applications, and at least two years of related work experience.)
• Experience: planning, designing, and implementing GIS projects and preparing reports of findings (Typically gained by at least three years of professional work experience designing and implementing GIS projects and preparing reports of findings.)
• Experience operating, applying, and programming GIS software products in a work environment (Typically gained by at least three years of professional work experience operating, applying, and programing GIS software products in a work environment.) 

The ideal candidates will be experienced with ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, AGOL and data management related to natural resources. They will be proficient with ArcGIS SDE, SQL Server and creating or modifying queries. They will be proficient with Python and JavaScript.  They will also have familiarity with Survey 123, Survey 123 Connect, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Experience Builder. They will have experience with Agile development. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have this training and/or experience. Please be sure to include within your application materials any training and/or experience you may have. 

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!