M&B-2026-12 Geographic Information Systems Specialist 3
About The Position
Under supervision of a higher level Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist or other supervisory official, performs professional GIS work relating to the geographic analysis of environmental parameters and or/other factors, image processing, interpretation, and application of remote sensing data; performs geographic data digitizing; operates all computer hardware and software associated with the Geographic Information System; does related duties. Candidate will need to understand DEP business needs and determine how the application of GIS technology can improve and expedite permit reviews. Candidate will contribute to software, application and data projects that require spatial data development, interpretation, analysis, and reporting. This includes support for web-based GIS and the development GIS special data sets such as land use/land cover, and aerial imagery. The position also requires assistance with GIS course development and instruction, as well as serving as a technical advisor for questions and problems that arise with GIS data and software.
Requirements
- Six (6) years of professional experience with geographic information systems, including computer graphics and computer hardware digitizing procedures.
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
- Possession of a Master's degree in Geography or Environmental Science including or supplemented by the additional credits indicated below; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
- 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 one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
- Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
- 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.
- All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.
- Appointee 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
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro.
- Experience in versioned editing.
- Experience in data analysis.
- Experience in data classification.
- Experience with SQL.
- Self-motivated.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Performs professional GIS work relating to the geographic analysis of environmental parameters and or/other factors, image processing, interpretation, and application of remote sensing data.
- Performs geographic data digitizing.
- Operates all computer hardware and software associated with the Geographic Information System.
- Understands DEP business needs and determines how the application of GIS technology can improve and expedite permit reviews.
- Contributes to software, application and data projects that require spatial data development, interpretation, analysis, and reporting.
- Supports web-based GIS and the development of GIS special data sets such as land use/land cover, and aerial imagery.
- Assists with GIS course development and instruction.
- Serves as a technical advisor for questions and problems that arise with GIS data and software.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
