Deadline: Fri, 06/30/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Indiana Department of Environmental Management Job Field: Water and Soil Resources GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location: Indiana Location Detail: Indianapolis, Indiana Job Description: • Lead GIS technical support for the Watershed Assessment and Planning Branch • Manage oversight of GIS applications, layers, and services for the branch and develop a data stewardship framework for branch activities • Lead development of interactive tools and novel public outreach materials such as interactive maps, story maps, and public visualizations for reporting of environmental programs and data • Develop water data related tools, spatial modeling tools, internal/external support for defining critical areas • Develop spatial tools for identifying and/or evaluating ongoing or novel environmental issues • Develop and undertake GIS spatial-relational database projects. Responsible for complex analysis and representation of data in maps, and develop methods and procedures to automate routine spatial analysis. • Prepare applications documentation, user-training materials and quality control procedures, status reports, and other written correspondence • Creation, analysis, and maintenance of spatial data layers and/or applications using the ArcGIS suite of desktop products and ArcGIS Online mapping platform • Provide tabular and spatial database support as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the office and branch • Review technical maps produced by branch staff to ensure they meet agency standards for their intended use • Office wide support with GIS Coordinator • Work with external groups for development of state or regional specific tools for modeling watersheds and/or environmental data • Support analysis needs of external groups (Indiana Science Assessment, DAP, etc.) • Participate in internal and external workgroups and serve as a technical lead on data analysis software such as R and Power BI Qualifications: 3-5 years of professional experience in environmental or natural resources science, geography, biology, statistics, or related field. An M.S. degree in any of these fields of study with emphasis on spatial and statistical analysis may substitute for experience. Knowledge or experience with GIS, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online is required. Experience using scripting language such as Python or Arcade is desirable. Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, geography, biology, statistics, or a related field required. Thorough knowledge of GIS, and the use of ESRI's ArcGIS platforms with emphasis on ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. Experience conducting spatial and statistical analysis and interpreting data. Ability to manage complex databases and provide support for multiple areas. Ability to effectively interact with groups both inside and outside of agency orally and in writing to meet competing needs. Strong ability to work independently and in a team to help lead program improvements. Miscellaneous: Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid new parent leave Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access Salary: $59,800 Benefits: Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid new parent leave Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access How to Apply: Apply online through the Indiana job bank: https://workforindiana.in.gov/job/Indianapolis-Senior-Environment-Manager-GIS-IN-46226/1022779100/
