Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Position Title:
GIS Analyst (GIS Analyst) Type:
Permanent Full-time Classification:
Technical
Summary Under the general direction of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s GIS Manager and the Senior GIS Analyst/GIS System Manager, performs advanced professional technical work for the acquisition, analysis and maintenance of complex digital geospatial data. 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:
GIS database creation and maintenance
Project coordination
Client services
Geo-spatial product production
UnmannedAerialSystems (UAS) operations
Workload ranges from moderate to heavy. Scope of the work is Tribal-wide, although it may include work for other tribal governments, state and federal agencies, and the public. The organizational environment is hierarchical similar to organizations such as tribal, federal or state agencies, or the military. This position reports directly to the Tribe's GIS Manager. Work is conducted both in a normal office setting, in the out-of-doors under a variety of weather conditions and in a vehicle on a range of road surfaces including four-wheel-drive conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud, depending upon the employee’s location. At times, duties may require fieldwork using GPS and UAS equipment in and near roadways, and in remote roadless areas. There is occasional lifting of computers and UAS’s and their components weighing up to 70 lbs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates technical GIS projects to achieve desired goals with available resources, plans and organizes individual work, reports on progress, makes recommendations and implements changes as needed
Assists in definition and procurement of new data
Performs sophisticated raster and vector-based GIS analysis and classification as needed
Produces sophisticated maps, reports, imagery and related GIS products and services as needed
Designs and develops project specific GIS applications or processes requiring programming and or customization of GIS applications
Designs, implements, and documents quality control measures for special projects, products, and services
Provides technical assistance to other GIS Analysts and Technicians, and to other departments’ GIS users, departmental managers and administrators related to their projects
Develops, conducts and coordinates specialized GIS training sessions for GIS staff and other Tribal GIS users, and presents at GIS workshops
Evaluates new GIS technologies products and services
Assists the Senior GIS Analyst in managing the Tribe’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program
Assists in managing the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS’s, aka UAV’s, “drones”) and ancillary hardware, and software used in flight programming and data collection
Assists in planning aerial imagery acquisition schedule for Tribal lands to be monitored by the UAS’s
Using the appropriate software, creates flight missions for both the fix-wing and rotary based autopilots
Safely conducts UAS flights in the field on Tribal lands within the Coeur d’Alene Reservation in compliance with Tribal rules and the FAA regulations
Downloads collected imagery from the UAS cameras, geotag and process into usable raster layers
Assists in managing the UAS imagery library
Assists the GIS Manager and Senior GIS Analyst with recommendations for GIS products and services and preparation of GIS budget
Attends project demonstrations, seminars, workshops and other professional opportunities to maintain the necessary level of GIS expertise
Grant acquisition and management
Reports directly to the Tribe’s GIS Manager and the Senior GIS Analyst/GIS System Manager
Other duties as assigned
Qualificationsh3>
Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus at least four years experience in GIS and enterprise database management, preferably in a governmental setting. Combined educational and professional background should involve at least four years of increasingly responsible experience in GIS and enterprise database management, or any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
Knowledge of SQL Server RDBMS as it applies to Enterprise GIS implementations
Knowledge of ArcGIS data models (including ESRI Geodatabases, shapefiles, raster, etc)
Knowledge of ERSI software programming languages, including Microsoft.NET, SQL, Python, HTML and Java Script
Experience with Intel-based computing hardware and TCP/IP networking, and peripheral devices such as large format plotters used in GIS applications
Extensive knowledge of ESRI’s GIS software products including ArcGIS Enterprise/AGOL, ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Pro) and associated Extensions
Knowledge of ESRI web/mobile applications: including Instant Maps, Experience Builder, Dashboard, Field Maps, and Survey 123
Knowledge of raster compression and data storage software and methods
Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing and cartography
Knowledge of GPS data collection and associated principles and practices
Knowledge of the principles and common standards for geospatial metadata
Knowledge of CAD software and file structures, as they relate to GIS applications
Experience with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) (aka, “drones”)
Experience with both fixed-wing and rotary style (DJI) UAS’s
Knowledge of digital photographic systems used in the collection of aerial imagery from UAS’s
Knowledge of ESRI Drone2Map, Pix4DMapper, WebODM, or other related post processing software
Must demonstrate a basic understanding of UAS and FAA principles, theories and concepts
Must be eligible to and obtain an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot license within 90 days of employment.
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment in the field is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required for the field work
Remotely pilots UAS to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers
Knowledge of habitat conservation, natural resources, land management and municipal applications for GIS
Ability to effectively research published journals, trade magazines, texts, web pages and other sources to keep current with developments in the field of GIS and UAS
Ability to conduct effective oral and written presentations before Tribal Council, the public and other GIS professionals
Comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview/hands‑on testing to establish whether they meet minimum qualifications. Interviews do not create a right to employment and provide no promise or other guarantee of any employment position with the Tribe.
The Coeur d’Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. Applicants are subject to a pre‑employment drug test and at‑random testing following employment. Positions with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe are subject to a 6‑month orientation/probation period.
GIS Analyst knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) Questions
Describe your experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Enterprise Web GIS system and/or ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
What types of raster and vector GIS data modeling have you done? Using what software? List specific projects, their purposes and their outcomes.
What experience do you have using and administrating ESRI’s geodatabase data format (Personal, File-based and Enterprise SQL) and in designing ESRI geodatabase models (Hydro, transportation, parcel, etc.)?
What experience do you have using database platform(s) such as (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL within or outside the GIS/ESRI ArcGIS realm?
Describe any unmanned aerial systems (UAS) (also known as “drones”) experience you have and detail the types of projects you have completed with them. Include specific brand name and models of these UAS’s.
Please be as specific and detailed as possible with your answers.
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GIS Analyst (GIS Analyst) Type:
Permanent Full-time Classification:
Technical
Summary Under the general direction of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s GIS Manager and the Senior GIS Analyst/GIS System Manager, performs advanced professional technical work for the acquisition, analysis and maintenance of complex digital geospatial data. 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:
GIS database creation and maintenance
Project coordination
Client services
Geo-spatial product production
UnmannedAerialSystems (UAS) operations
Workload ranges from moderate to heavy. Scope of the work is Tribal-wide, although it may include work for other tribal governments, state and federal agencies, and the public. The organizational environment is hierarchical similar to organizations such as tribal, federal or state agencies, or the military. This position reports directly to the Tribe's GIS Manager. Work is conducted both in a normal office setting, in the out-of-doors under a variety of weather conditions and in a vehicle on a range of road surfaces including four-wheel-drive conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud, depending upon the employee’s location. At times, duties may require fieldwork using GPS and UAS equipment in and near roadways, and in remote roadless areas. There is occasional lifting of computers and UAS’s and their components weighing up to 70 lbs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates technical GIS projects to achieve desired goals with available resources, plans and organizes individual work, reports on progress, makes recommendations and implements changes as needed
Assists in definition and procurement of new data
Performs sophisticated raster and vector-based GIS analysis and classification as needed
Produces sophisticated maps, reports, imagery and related GIS products and services as needed
Designs and develops project specific GIS applications or processes requiring programming and or customization of GIS applications
Designs, implements, and documents quality control measures for special projects, products, and services
Provides technical assistance to other GIS Analysts and Technicians, and to other departments’ GIS users, departmental managers and administrators related to their projects
Develops, conducts and coordinates specialized GIS training sessions for GIS staff and other Tribal GIS users, and presents at GIS workshops
Evaluates new GIS technologies products and services
Assists the Senior GIS Analyst in managing the Tribe’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program
Assists in managing the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS’s, aka UAV’s, “drones”) and ancillary hardware, and software used in flight programming and data collection
Assists in planning aerial imagery acquisition schedule for Tribal lands to be monitored by the UAS’s
Using the appropriate software, creates flight missions for both the fix-wing and rotary based autopilots
Safely conducts UAS flights in the field on Tribal lands within the Coeur d’Alene Reservation in compliance with Tribal rules and the FAA regulations
Downloads collected imagery from the UAS cameras, geotag and process into usable raster layers
Assists in managing the UAS imagery library
Assists the GIS Manager and Senior GIS Analyst with recommendations for GIS products and services and preparation of GIS budget
Attends project demonstrations, seminars, workshops and other professional opportunities to maintain the necessary level of GIS expertise
Grant acquisition and management
Reports directly to the Tribe’s GIS Manager and the Senior GIS Analyst/GIS System Manager
Other duties as assigned
Qualificationsh3>
Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus at least four years experience in GIS and enterprise database management, preferably in a governmental setting. Combined educational and professional background should involve at least four years of increasingly responsible experience in GIS and enterprise database management, or any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge
Knowledge of SQL Server RDBMS as it applies to Enterprise GIS implementations
Knowledge of ArcGIS data models (including ESRI Geodatabases, shapefiles, raster, etc)
Knowledge of ERSI software programming languages, including Microsoft.NET, SQL, Python, HTML and Java Script
Experience with Intel-based computing hardware and TCP/IP networking, and peripheral devices such as large format plotters used in GIS applications
Extensive knowledge of ESRI’s GIS software products including ArcGIS Enterprise/AGOL, ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Pro) and associated Extensions
Knowledge of ESRI web/mobile applications: including Instant Maps, Experience Builder, Dashboard, Field Maps, and Survey 123
Knowledge of raster compression and data storage software and methods
Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing and cartography
Knowledge of GPS data collection and associated principles and practices
Knowledge of the principles and common standards for geospatial metadata
Knowledge of CAD software and file structures, as they relate to GIS applications
Experience with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) (aka, “drones”)
Experience with both fixed-wing and rotary style (DJI) UAS’s
Knowledge of digital photographic systems used in the collection of aerial imagery from UAS’s
Knowledge of ESRI Drone2Map, Pix4DMapper, WebODM, or other related post processing software
Must demonstrate a basic understanding of UAS and FAA principles, theories and concepts
Must be eligible to and obtain an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot license within 90 days of employment.
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment in the field is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required for the field work
Remotely pilots UAS to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers
Knowledge of habitat conservation, natural resources, land management and municipal applications for GIS
Ability to effectively research published journals, trade magazines, texts, web pages and other sources to keep current with developments in the field of GIS and UAS
Ability to conduct effective oral and written presentations before Tribal Council, the public and other GIS professionals
Comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview/hands‑on testing to establish whether they meet minimum qualifications. Interviews do not create a right to employment and provide no promise or other guarantee of any employment position with the Tribe.
The Coeur d’Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. Applicants are subject to a pre‑employment drug test and at‑random testing following employment. Positions with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe are subject to a 6‑month orientation/probation period.
GIS Analyst knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) Questions
Describe your experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Enterprise Web GIS system and/or ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
What types of raster and vector GIS data modeling have you done? Using what software? List specific projects, their purposes and their outcomes.
What experience do you have using and administrating ESRI’s geodatabase data format (Personal, File-based and Enterprise SQL) and in designing ESRI geodatabase models (Hydro, transportation, parcel, etc.)?
What experience do you have using database platform(s) such as (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL within or outside the GIS/ESRI ArcGIS realm?
Describe any unmanned aerial systems (UAS) (also known as “drones”) experience you have and detail the types of projects you have completed with them. Include specific brand name and models of these UAS’s.
Please be as specific and detailed as possible with your answers.
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