GIS Specialist II

Job Posting Title
GIS Specialist II

Agency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization
Deputy Director - Director of Admin Service - IT/GIS - GIS - GIS Management

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
$71,000/year

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

- Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

- The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans:

- The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans:

- Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
- Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
- Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
- OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):

- 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
- 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
- 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
- 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
- Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays:

- 11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:

- Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

- EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Position Title: GIS Specialist II

Department: IT/GIS

Reports to: Mapping, Analytics, and Inventory Data Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location:   200 NE 21st Street, OKC, OK 73105

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this family are responsible for planning, managing, organizing, supervising, and coordinating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions. These individuals will be responsible for overseeing program needs and ensuring that adequate resources are available to meet the GIS needs for an agency.

Typical Functions

- Directs and coordinates departmental or agency-wide geographic information systems (GIS) functions.
- Plans, coordinates and facilitates GIS projects and activities, directing or performing related administrative fiscal functions, and integrating GIS technology throughout the agency.
- Supervises assigned professional and/or technical staff engaged in tasks relating to GIS technology.
- Develops or assists in the development of policies and regulations and recommends procedures to increase program effectiveness.
- Provides consultation and technical assistance to other areas inside and outside of the agency, and assists the public and other customers in understanding the information presented.
- Contributes spatial data to a statewide clearing house that facilitates the sharing of data, improving agency services/operations through the use of spatial technology, and providing advice on data acquisitions.
- Serves as the expert on spatial technology matters and as a representative on external committees and work groups.
- Creates, adopts and modifies GIS standards and procedures.
- Seeks out funding sources, GIS development opportunities and data sources.
- Directs GIS activities and regularly advises management on the status of projects, and the progress towards meeting all deadlines.

Level Descriptor

At this level employees are responsible for the administrative management of multiple sectional supervisors and are expected to plan, organize and direct projects for multiple sections involving statewide programs.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, geology, cartography, archaeology, anthropology, natural resources, computer science, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field and four years of professional level experience in GIS systems work, one of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical experience in GIS work for each year of the required education; or a master’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, geology, cartography, archaeology, anthropology, natural resources, computer science, engineering, environmental science and three years of professional level experience in GIS work, one of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of geographic information systems and their development and use in state government; of current trends in the field of GIS; of GIS software and its capabilities; and of project management. Ability is required to direct, train and evaluate personnel; to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with others; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to develop and implement training programs; to analyze complex and challenging situations; and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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