Geoprocessing Specialist I (Fftl)

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10/12/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-05710

Geoprocessing Specialist I (FFTL)

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$3,134.92 - $4,334.20 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

300 Sower Blvd

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth. If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you.

For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant.

The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

By joining the Division of Water, Watershed Management Branch, GIS & Data Analysis Section as a Geoprocessing Specialist I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to work across organizational lines, with the public and with the regulated community providing technical, scientific assistance on GIS integration and projects.

Holders of this position will complete tasks such as:

• Provide GIS expertise for projects including map production, layer development, reach-indexing, geospatial analysis and quality assurance/quality control using available GIS tools and applications

• Work with others on GIS-related functions to produce updated, innovative, or new projects

• Research, develop and document better spatial information methods, standards and tools to promote effective information sharing to improve business efficiency

• Provide GIS expertise and technical oversight for GIS applications

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills

• Strong GIS and ESRI experience

• Strong technical writing skills

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career.

Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Applicant must have successfully completed six semester hours in computer science, data processing, or geographic information system courses.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in geoprocessing will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

One year experience in geoprocessing will substitute for the six semester hour requirement. Experience in manual mapping techniques, photogrammetry or land surveying will substitute for the bachelor's degree on the basis of 18 months experience for one year of education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jo Blanset at jo.blanset@ky.gov or 502-782-6894.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D