GIS Analyst 2 (PCN 117076)

Full Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Do you like maps and map making?

Are you task orientated?

Are you comfortable working on your own?

Are you comfortable working in a geospatial environment?

Do you want to go places without leaving the office?

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to find solutions to complex and multi-faceted mapping issues?

If you answered "yes" then this may be the job for you!

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish – RTS is recruiting for a permanent,

full-time Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst 2 located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

As a GIS Analyst, under general supervision, your primary responsibility will be the annual revision to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s (ADF&G) Anadromous Waters Catalog (AWC), a geodatabase that identifies water bodies important for the spawning, rearing and migration of anadromous fishes. You will review and process hundreds of nominations annually, perform spatial edits, update metadata, and produce digital maps and data layers for statewide use. In addition, you will provide GIS support through mapping services, data analysis, and technical assistance to staff throughout the division and department.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

The Division of Sport Fish is dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and improving Alaska’s fisheries resources.

The Anadromous Fish Act, (Alaska Statute 16.05.871) directs the Department to specify water bodies important for the spawning, rearing and migration of anadromous fish.

By maintaining the Anadromous Waters Catalog, this position ensures accurate identification and legal recognition of these important habitats, thereby supporting habitat conservation during development activities.

Our division values scientific integrity, stewardship, innovation, collaboration, public service, and accountability.

The GIS Analyst’s work is vital to upholding these values and enabling data-driven decision-making to sustain fisheries across the state.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has a long history at the forefront of using spatial data in innovative ways to manage and study fish and wildlife.

As part of our team, you will contribute to this legacy by supporting one of the state’s most vital programs, the Anadromous Waters Catalog (AWC).

This program maintains a large, complex statewide dataset and online mapping application that is regularly accessed by department staff, natural resource professionals, and the public to guide permitting, development, conservation, and research decisions.

You'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values technical expertise, encourages professional growth, and offers opportunities for continued training and career development.

Other benefits include a flexible schedule and the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts Alaska’s fisheries conservation.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The position is based out of the Anchorage Fish & Game Office on Raspberry Road.

The work environment is task-oriented, with a manageable pace that supports high-quality, focused productivity, with some primary duties occurring on a yearly schedule with deadlines.

The work schedule can be flexible, and the incumbent will be part of a small, collaborative team, and occasionally working closely with other staff to develop solutions to a variety of tasks and projects.

If participating in field work, the position requires that the incumbent be capable of possessing and utilizing firearms. Prior to entering the field, the successful applicant will be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications and participate in ADF&G Wildlife and Firearm safety classes.

Work may involve exposure to animals, insects and inclement weather, low level flying in planes and helicopters, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents, and may require shared rooms with other field crew members.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

To view the general description and example of duties for a GIS Analyst 2 please go to the

following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

First Aid\CPR Training.

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information. 

• Geospatial Science – Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.

• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in geographic information systems (GIS) operations, data collection, cartography, computer science, geography, or related field.

Special Note:
“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Your responses will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.

The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O.

Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

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Additional Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Joe Giefer

Habitat Biologist 3

907-267-2336

joe.giefer@alaska.gov