Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
GIS ANALYST 1-3
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
GIS ANALYST 1-3
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GIS ANALYST 1-3
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
513-214400-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
10/30/2025
Closing Date
11/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
GIS ANALYST 1-3/ EAST BATON ROUGE
This position provides Geospatial Technology support (including GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing analysis) primarily to the Office of Wildlife and secondarily to other units of LDWF on an as-needed basis.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Proficient in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Desktop.
Experience with developing and managing public and internal ArcGIS Online websites and apps.
Experience with performing field data collection with Trimble GPS software and hardware including developing and implementing field data collection workflows in various environmental conditions.
Experience with creating GIS datasets based on legal descriptions.
Experienced with providing GIS technical support to GIS end-users including providing training sessions in group settings.
Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group setting.
Possesses a strong work ethic.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus one year of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
A bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES
Essential Duties
Performs GIS/spatial analysis.
Develops cartographic and online interactive map products.
Acquires GPS field data and post-processes such data if needed.
Performs remote sensing/image processing and analysis using satellite imagery, aerial photography and LIDAR data.
Provides output data to staff biologists to support program efforts.
Provides coordination for yearly WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area map updates and functions as data editor and cartographer.
Coordinates with LDWF Legal staff, State Land Office staff and other relevant entities to ensure consistency in each organization’s LDWF property boundary data. Ensures timely production and distribution of yearly updated WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area hard copy maps to field offices and LDWF HQ. Updates digital WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area maps continuously throughout the year as change requests are received and coordinates with Public Information staff to upload digital map products to the Department’s website.
Makes changes to associated online interactive maps and data download websites as changes are made to Department property geospatial features and works with Program Managers to develop geospatial products for hunting season regulations, waterfowl zoning, deer areas, turkey zones, mineral exploration and other relevant activities.
Works with biological staff to fulfill various wildlife geospatial needs (presentations, general requests, biological sampling, biological planning, etc.).
Assists LDWF Land Acquisition Attorney and other Legal staff relative to disputes, acquisitions and other land transactions. Enters metes and bounds information from property descriptions of lands transactions and agreements into ArcGIS to allow incorporation with existing geospatial datasets.
Creates metes and bound property descriptions from ArcGIS geospatial data for use by Land Acquisition Attorney, other Legal Staff and other relevant parties.
Updates LDWF property boundaries as changes are made. Assists region biologists with marking of LDWF property boundaries.
Maintains competency in latest geospatial software releases and geospatial technology by attending workshops, conferences and/or utilizing online training. Provides geospatial technical support to Office of Wildlife staff on an as needed basis. Provides ArcGIS, Trimble and other training to Office of Wildlife staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
This position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Appointment Type:Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.
If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
Career Progression:This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a GIS Analyst 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.
GIS ANALYST 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173530)
GIS ANALYST 2
GIS ANALYST 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173550)
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
If you are applying for a position that requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree ,you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
02
Are you able to travel as required?
Yes
No
03
Are you able to work overtime as required?
Yes
No
04
Do you have twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field?
Yes
No
05
If yes, please list the relevant coursework in the space below. Please include the COURSE TITLE, NUMBER OF HOURS, and the ACADEMIC INSTITUTION WHERE THE COURSE WAS COMPLETED. If no, please type "N/A". (Ex. GEOG 2055 – Map Reading – 3 hrs - LSU)
06
Are you expected to graduate within 90 days?
Yes
No
07
If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date and degree major. If you answered 'no', type n/a.
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5128360)
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GIS ANALYST 1-3
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
513-214400-25
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife
Opening Date
10/30/2025
Closing Date
11/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.
GIS ANALYST 1-3/ EAST BATON ROUGE
This position provides Geospatial Technology support (including GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing analysis) primarily to the Office of Wildlife and secondarily to other units of LDWF on an as-needed basis.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Proficient in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Desktop.
Experience with developing and managing public and internal ArcGIS Online websites and apps.
Experience with performing field data collection with Trimble GPS software and hardware including developing and implementing field data collection workflows in various environmental conditions.
Experience with creating GIS datasets based on legal descriptions.
Experienced with providing GIS technical support to GIS end-users including providing training sessions in group settings.
Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group setting.
Possesses a strong work ethic.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus one year of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
A bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES
Essential Duties
Performs GIS/spatial analysis.
Develops cartographic and online interactive map products.
Acquires GPS field data and post-processes such data if needed.
Performs remote sensing/image processing and analysis using satellite imagery, aerial photography and LIDAR data.
Provides output data to staff biologists to support program efforts.
Provides coordination for yearly WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area map updates and functions as data editor and cartographer.
Coordinates with LDWF Legal staff, State Land Office staff and other relevant entities to ensure consistency in each organization’s LDWF property boundary data. Ensures timely production and distribution of yearly updated WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area hard copy maps to field offices and LDWF HQ. Updates digital WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area maps continuously throughout the year as change requests are received and coordinates with Public Information staff to upload digital map products to the Department’s website.
Makes changes to associated online interactive maps and data download websites as changes are made to Department property geospatial features and works with Program Managers to develop geospatial products for hunting season regulations, waterfowl zoning, deer areas, turkey zones, mineral exploration and other relevant activities.
Works with biological staff to fulfill various wildlife geospatial needs (presentations, general requests, biological sampling, biological planning, etc.).
Assists LDWF Land Acquisition Attorney and other Legal staff relative to disputes, acquisitions and other land transactions. Enters metes and bounds information from property descriptions of lands transactions and agreements into ArcGIS to allow incorporation with existing geospatial datasets.
Creates metes and bound property descriptions from ArcGIS geospatial data for use by Land Acquisition Attorney, other Legal Staff and other relevant parties.
Updates LDWF property boundaries as changes are made. Assists region biologists with marking of LDWF property boundaries.
Maintains competency in latest geospatial software releases and geospatial technology by attending workshops, conferences and/or utilizing online training. Provides geospatial technical support to Office of Wildlife staff on an as needed basis. Provides ArcGIS, Trimble and other training to Office of Wildlife staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:
This position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Appointment Type:Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.
If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
Career Progression:This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a GIS Analyst 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.
GIS ANALYST 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173530)
GIS ANALYST 2
GIS ANALYST 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173550)
HOW TO APPLY
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
If you are applying for a position that requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree ,you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:
Cassandra Louis
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
clouis@wlf.la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
02
Are you able to travel as required?
Yes
No
03
Are you able to work overtime as required?
Yes
No
04
Do you have twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field?
Yes
No
05
If yes, please list the relevant coursework in the space below. Please include the COURSE TITLE, NUMBER OF HOURS, and the ACADEMIC INSTITUTION WHERE THE COURSE WAS COMPLETED. If no, please type "N/A". (Ex. GEOG 2055 – Map Reading – 3 hrs - LSU)
06
Are you expected to graduate within 90 days?
Yes
No
07
If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date and degree major. If you answered 'no', type n/a.
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email