Senior GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst / GIS System Manager

Position : Senior GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst / GIS System Manager

Location : Plummer, ID

Job Id : 2022.027R

Openings : 1

Senior GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst / GIS System Manager (GIS Analyst, GIS Systems Manager)

Type : Permanent Full-time

Classification : Technical

Summary

Under the general direction of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s GIS Manager, performs professional technical work in the acquisition and maintenance of digital data of high complexity. Work requires independent judgment in managing multiple priorities and in coordinating work activities to meet established schedules and goals. Duties include specific tasks within seven areas of responsibility :

1) GIS system and database design / creation and maintenance

2) Project coordination

3) Client services

4) Geo-spatial product production

5) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations

Workload ranges from moderate to heavy. The scope of work is Tribal-wide, potentially including work for other tribal, state, and federal agencies, and the public. The environment is hierarchical, similar to tribal, federal, state agencies, or military organizations. This position reports directly to the Tribe's IT / GIS Manager. Work is conducted in an office, outdoors in various weather conditions, and in vehicles, sometimes in remote areas. Duties may require fieldwork using GPS and UAS equipment, and lifting of equipment up to 70 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical GIS projects, plan and organize work, report progress, and recommend changes
• Design, create, and maintain the Tribe’s Enterprise GIS System, data, and software
• Assist in data backup and security measures against ransomware and malware
• Manage enterprise GIS databases, including SQL Server and GIS-specific file databases
• Assess and procure new data as needed
• Perform advanced raster and vector GIS analysis
• Create high-quality maps, reports, imagery, and GIS products
• Develop project-specific GIS applications and processes
• Implement quality control measures
• Provide technical support to GIS staff and users
• Develop and conduct GIS training sessions and present at workshops and conferences
• Evaluate new GIS technologies and services
• Manage the Tribe’s UAS Program, including hardware, software, flight planning, and data processing

Additional UAS duties include managing UAV hardware and software, planning flights, conducting flights in compliance with regulations, processing imagery, and managing the imagery library.

• Assist the IT / GIS Manager with product recommendations, budgeting, and staff evaluation
• Participate in professional development activities
• Handle grant acquisition and management
• Supervise GIS staff when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Support the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s vision, mission, and core values
• Comply with tribal health policies, including vaccination requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field + 4 years’ experience, or 6 years’ relevant experience
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Windows OS
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Esri Geodatabases, ArcGIS data models, and programming languages (Microsoft .NET, SQL, Python, HTML, JavaScript)
• Experience with GIS peripherals, Esri desktop and enterprise software, and mobile applications
• Knowledge of raster data management, GPS data collection, geospatial metadata standards, CAD, and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with UAS, including flight planning, software, and FAA regulations; ability to obtain FAA Part 107 license
• Understanding of habitat conservation, land management, and municipal GIS applications
• Strong research, presentation, problem-solving, and multitasking skills

Applicants may be interviewed or tested. The Tribe reserves the right to hire per its Indian Preference Policy. Pre-employment drug testing and a 6-month orientation are required.