About this IT Applications Developer/Senior - GIS role at State of Nebraska
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Water, Energy, and Environment - Agency 84
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Job Description:
Please let us tell you what you will get as a State employee!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
“The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.”
For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov
Location and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Suite 100 – Lincoln, NE
Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule may be allowed with management approval.
Job Duties:
The GIS Analyst will, with supervision, be responsible for:
• Participating in appropriate committees at the Department and State levels
• Creating and maintaining Department Enterprise GIS databases
• Creating and maintaining GIS applications and interactive maps
• Creating tools for process improvement for the Department’s Divisions
• Creating and maintaining templates, figures, forms, and GIS project files
• Creating automated tasks and workflows for real-time applications
• Creating and maintaining Field Data Collection Applications
Job Duties:
The GIS Analyst will, with supervision, be responsible for:
• Participating in appropriate committees at the Department and State levels
• Creating and maintaining Department Enterprise GIS databases
• Creating and maintaining GIS applications and interactive maps
• Creating tools for process improvement for the Department’s Divisions
• Creating and maintaining templates, figures, forms, and GIS project files
• Creating automated tasks and workflows for real-time applications
• Creating and maintaining Field Data Collection Applications
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree with major course work in GIS or another related field. Preference will be given to candidates possessing experience with ESRI software and applications.
Other:
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Submit cover letter and resume with relevant information with your experience clearly listed as it pertains to this position
- Submit a current list of at least three professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers and email
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge Of:
Familiarity with geospatial concepts, practices and procedures including coordinate systems, projections, topology, LiDAR and Elevation derivatives, geodatabase management, version control. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, Story Maps, Dashboards, Web Experience Builder, and other applications as needed.
Skill In: Python, SQL, Arcade, Azure DevOps
Ability To: Ability to analyze needs and user requirements. Effectively communicate, develop, and document information and ideas.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.