GIS Programmer/Analyst

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement:

Resume

Cover Letter

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position is open until closed and the first review of applicants will happen on May 22nd. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. 

Special Information: Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary.Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays.This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

This position requires some travel and occasional irregular hours to meet project deadlines and/or resolve major hardware/software problems. Weekend hour are also expected occasionally. Long hours of PC use is required.

Special Information:
Do you have experience developing Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, providing GIS programming expertise, managing large GIS datasets and have a background in natural resources? Would you enjoy working with professionals dedicated to the stewardship of natural resources in Montana? If so, the Geographic Data Services Bureau at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is recruiting for a GIS Programmer/Analyst. This is a unique opportunity for a GIS professional with a passion for Montana’s fish, wildlife and recreational resources who wants to use their experience and skills to benefit a fish and wildlife agency.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional programming and GIS skills, be an excellent communicator, analytical, focused, detail oriented, possess a strong work ethic and have a positive attitude. Experience serving in a lead capacity on GIS application development and infrastructure design is necessary and a background in natural resources or biology is highly desired. FWP uses the Esri suite including ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online tools including Experience Builder, Field Maps, and Survey123. The ideal candidate has experience with these technologies in addition to programing experience.This position requires that you work independently on multiple priorities, with diverse groups of people, and that you work well in a team environment with excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met. You must share a commitment to be a problem solver, proactive and an independent worker that has a big-picture vision for FWP’s GIS mapping applications.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. This position is located in Helena with the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week upon approval and after a training period. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. This position may require some travel and occasional irregular hours to meet project deadlines.

Requirements:

•A minimum of five (5) years of programming experience directly related to GIS and mapping applications excluding internships and TA/lab assistant positions.

•Extensive experience (5 + years) with GIS applications, tools, and resources, including geodatabase configuration and management, geoprocessing, and location-based services. Software used will include the Esri Suite: ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.

•Extensive experience (5 + years) with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and associated code used to access, analyze, and manage data stored in multiple systems and databases (Oracle relational databases, Oracle PL/SQL).

•Experience using and extending applicable packages and API's, specifically those from ESRI such as ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps (Kotlin, Swift and/or Qt Maps SDK’s), ArcGIS API for Python and JavaScript.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate technical information to diverse levels of management and customers

•Working knowledge of biology or natural resource management principles, practices, and methods and/or closely related.

•Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems/geography, wildlife or fisheries biology and/or management, natural resource management, or a similar academic field AND a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in a related profession.

•The position requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’ degree in Geography/GIS, Computer Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a similar academic field.

•Five (5) years progressive experience in a related profession.

•Other combinations of education and professional experience may be considered.

Required application materials:

•Detailed resume

•Cover letter explaining how your work experience, education and career goals make you the ideal candidate for this position.

Please review the list of requirements and ensure all required documents are submitted as incomplete applications will be rejected. Candidates progressing to an interview will be required to present a recent GIS project as part of the interview process.

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary.Employees scheduled at least half-time for more than 6 months consecutively are also provided paid health, dental and life insurance.Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays.

Job Duties (narrative summary ):

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining GIS mapping applications, data development and workflow management in an enterprise environment. This position’s duties include collaborating on GIS application development and design, including development of GIS architecture, data management, development processes, coding, testing and documentation. The incumbent is part of a team responsible for development of data delivery systems and end user tools and routinely monitors applications to ensure health and security of enterprise applications. Systems include mapping applications, stand-alone systems, internal sites, and other technologies.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in geographic information systems, information management, wildlife or fisheries biology and/or management, natural resources, geography, computer science or a related field AND 5 or more years of progressive experience in a related profession. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.