WLM-2025-32 Geographic Information Systems Specialist 1 (Internal Posting)
About The Position
Under direction of a supervisory official, supervises the work of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit, and coordinates unit activities with the user community on statistical and geographic information needs and applications; has charge of complex GIS projects involving full responsibility for the implementation of all phases of project(s); or leads GIS projects developed for other agencies and has responsibility for the performance of non-direct staff; does other related duties. Specific to the Position The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit is composed of four GIS Specialist 2s and one GIS Specialist 1 that supervises the Unit. The GIS 1 manages the workloads of the GIS 2s as to the specific items listed within the preferred skill set that support the entirety of Watershed & Land Management.
Requirements
- NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Eight (8) years of professional experience with geographic information systems, including computer graphics and computer hardware digitizing procedures, at least one (1) year which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data.
- OR
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data.
- OR
- Possession of a Master's degree in Geography or Environmental Science including or supplemented by the additional credits indicated below; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data.
- OR
- Possession of a specific bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science or related field with twelve (12) semester hours in computer mapping/GIS which shall have included spatial programming and digital image processing; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data.
- NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- The GIS 1 supervises the GIS Unit, oversees complex GIS projects, establishes policies and procedures, and ensures project goals and deadlines are met through planning and resource management.
- Additionally, the GIS 1 is designated as a liaison to various working groups, and a contact point for WLM managers, private vendors, and other agencies to facilitate the planning and design of new GIS projects and the effective use of GIS.
Responsibilities
- The GIS 1 supervises the GIS Unit
- oversees complex GIS projects
- establishes policies and procedures
- ensures project goals and deadlines are met through planning and resource management
- designated as a liaison to various working groups, and a contact point for WLM managers, private vendors, and other agencies to facilitate the planning and design of new GIS projects and the effective use of GIS.
Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
