Geoprocessing Specialist II

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7/5/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-03596

Geoprocessing Specialist II

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$3,682.76 - $5,091.30 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 Boulevard

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

By joining the Division of Water, Watershed Management Branch, GIS & Data Analysis Section as a Geoprocessing Specialist II 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 the Geoprocessing Specialist 2 position will complete tasks such as:

• Provide GIS expertise for projects including map production, layer development, reach-indexing, geospatial analysis ,and quality assurance or 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

Some travel may be required. Candidates are required to maintain a current Driver's License. Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology. Spends majority of time using a computer.

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: Two years experience in geoprocessing.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's of science degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: 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.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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