General Professional IV (Geographic Information System) - Downtown, Oahu
About The Position
The General Professional IV independently performs complex professional work involving considerable research and analysis of varied issues, identification of options, and recommendation of viable solutions. The position is in the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Land Use Commission, and serves as the agency’s primary Geographic Information System (GIS) Technical Analyst. It performs advanced GIS analyses, mapping, and spatial data management to support statewide land use planning and regulatory functions. The position develops and manages complex GIS datasets, spatial data, and geodatabases; produces map layers and analytical graphics for Commission decision-making; and provides GIS and mapping support to commissioners, state and county agencies, consultants, and the public. It coordinates with DBEDT’s GIS Program and other partners to ensure data consistency and alignment with statewide GIS standards, publishes and maintains official LUC GIS data and map products on internal and public platforms, and provides staff with technical advice and training on GIS software and analytical methods.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- At least one year of responsible professional work experience requiring a high degree of analytical skill, comparable to General Professional III work in State service.
- At least one year of experience must demonstrate knowledge and skills in GIS, including planning and its relationship to geography and GIS; GIS and geospatial analysis principles; GIS data processing, databases, and standards; GIS trends; and common GIS hardware and software platforms.
- Ability to read, interpret, query, and maintain GIS data structures and databases using GIS software and related applications.
- Ability to analyze and visualize spatial data to produce accurate maps and support technical decision-making.
- Ability to research, analyze, and interpret property maps in reference to statutes, administrative rules, and related records to resolve complex boundary issues.
- Ability to organize and manage technical data, information, and assignments.
- Ability to elicit information and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to interact professionally and establish productive working relationships with government agencies and the public.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States as specified for State of Hawaii employment.
- Supervisory aptitude may be accepted in place of actual supervisory experience when supported by strong affirmative evidence of supervisory abilities or potential.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage complex GIS datasets, spatial data, and geodatabases.
- Produce map layers and analytical graphics to support Commission decision-making.
- Provide GIS and mapping support to LUC commissioners, state and county agencies, consultants, and the public.
- Coordinate with DBEDT’s GIS Program and other partners to ensure data consistency and alignment with statewide GIS standards.
- Publish and maintain the LUC’s official GIS data and map products on internal and public platforms.
- Provide technical advice and training to staff on GIS software and analytical methods.
- Research and analyze issues, identify options, and recommend viable solutions.
- Analyze and interpret property maps in relation to statutes, administrative rules, and related records to resolve complex boundary issues.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program information is provided; eligibility depends on meeting federal program requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
