Geographic Info Sys Spec

Job Posting Title

Geographic Info Sys Spec

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Strategic Asset & Perf Mgmt Ad

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

July 13, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I: $55,000

Level II: $60,000

Level III: $68,700

Job Description

This position is located at ODOT's Central office in the Geospatial Data Management Division.

Address: 200 NE 21st St, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Working Status: Remote

Basic Purpose

Positions in this family are responsible for planning, managing, organizing, supervising, and coordinating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions. These individuals will be responsible for overseeing program needs and ensuring that adequate resources are available to meet the GIS needs for an agency.

Typical Functions

• Directs and coordinates departmental or agency-wide geographic information systems (GIS) functions.

• Plans, coordinates and facilitates GIS projects and activities, directing or performing related administrative fiscal functions, and integrating GIS technology throughout the agency.

• Supervises assigned professional and/or technical staff engaged in tasks relating to GIS technology.

• Develops or assists in the development of policies and regulations and recommends procedures to increase program effectiveness.

• Provides consultation and technical assistance to other areas inside and outside of the agency, and assists the public and other customers in understanding the information presented.

• Contributes spatial data to a statewide clearing house that facilitates the sharing of data, improving agency services/operations through the use of spatial technology, and providing advice on data acquisitions.

• Serves as the expert on spatial technology matters and as a representative on external committees and work groups.

• Creates, adopts and modifies GIS standards and procedures.

• Seeks out funding sources, GIS development opportunities and data sources.

• Directs GIS activities and regularly advises management on the status of projects, and the progress towards meeting all deadlines.

Level Descriptor

Level I: This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities to build their skills in the performance of GIS-related tasks. Individuals will work under direct supervision, both independently and on teams, to meet the needs of projects as assigned.

Level II:

This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level and perform tasks under general supervision.

Level III:

This is the specialist level where employees are routinely assigned independent responsibility at the advanced level involving multiple tasks and projects. Employees at this level may be recognized as experts in the specialty. The work generally performed with a high degree of technical and administrative freedom to plan, organize and conduct the tasks necessary for completion within broad program guidelines.

Education and Experience

Level I:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, geology, cartography, archaeology, anthropology, natural resources, computer science, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical experience in GIS systems work for each year of the required education.

Level II:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, geology, cartography, archaeology, anthropology, natural resources, computer science, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field and one year of professional level experience in GIS work; or a master's degree in one of the listed areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical experience in GIS systems work for each year of the required education.

Level III:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, geology, cartography, archaeology, anthropology, natural resources, computer science, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field and two years of professional level experience in GIS work; or a master's degree in one of the listed areas and one year of professional level experience in GIS work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical experience in GIS systems work for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of geographic information systems and their development and use in state government; of current trends in the field of GIS; of GIS software and its capabilities; and of project management. Ability is required to direct, train and evaluate personnel; to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with others; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to develop and implement training programs; to analyze complex and challenging situations; and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Job Description

The successful candidate would be working on the Road Inventory / LRS Team. Along side the standard GIS duties outlined above, this candidate would have some additional duties which would include updating the Road Inventory / LRS using ESRI's Roads & Highways extension, data collection, and data quality checks and updates.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.