Job Summary
As a GIS Specialist, you will provide Geographical Information System (GIS) expertise and support to the Watershed Division. In your roles, you will be responsible for the development, management, improvement and analysis of watershed program data including the collection, interpretation, and communication of data and information. Furthermore, you will be relied upon for leadership of and participation in GIS analysis to support development of planning, data development, analysis, and communication to support stressor identification investigations, watershed protection and restoration plans and GIS analysis to support impaired water delineation, TMDL development and civic engagement and outreach.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Science or other Natural Science; or Statistics or other related degree with a broad knowledge of environmental sciences, natural sciences, or Geographical Information System (GIS) AND two (2) years of demonstrated experience managing data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis, statistical modeling; and analyzing and reporting on data
- Technical writing skills sufficient to organize and effectively present ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within a wide-range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.
- Accomplished planning and organizational skills to meet priorities, goals and objectives, monitor work, and follow-up on implementations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience manipulating and managing large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and tools.
- Experience identifying and extracting factual information from a variety of sources to produce clear, concise analysis and reports.
- Understanding the relationship and application of various tools and models (e.g. query, metadata, etc.) within GIS.
Why Work For Us
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
GIS Specialist
Posted: January 27, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Summary
As a GIS Specialist, you will provide Geographical Information System (GIS) expertise and support to the Watershed Division. In your roles, you will be responsible for the development, management, improvement and analysis of watershed program data including the collection, interpretation, and communication of data and information. Furthermore, you will be relied upon for leadership of and participation in GIS analysis to support development of planning, data development, analysis, and communication to support stressor identification investigations, watershed protection and restoration plans and GIS analysis to support impaired water delineation, TMDL development and civic engagement and outreach.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Work For Us
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Summary
As a GIS Specialist, you will provide Geographical Information System (GIS) expertise and support to the Watershed Division. In your roles, you will be responsible for the development, management, improvement and analysis of watershed program data including the collection, interpretation, and communication of data and information. Furthermore, you will be relied upon for leadership of and participation in GIS analysis to support development of planning, data development, analysis, and communication to support stressor identification investigations, watershed protection and restoration plans and GIS analysis to support impaired water delineation, TMDL development and civic engagement and outreach.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Work For Us
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.