WINTER 25/26 - Seasonal GIS Applications Analyst

State of Massachusetts•West Boylston, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Program Coordinator II, GIS Applications Analyst. The Division of Water Supply Protection has migrated many geospatial workflows to the cloud using ArcGIS Online. We manage a diverse suite of solutions for data management, field data collection, reporting, and coordination. The GIS Applications Assistant will be responsible for reviewing and updating existing ArcGIS Online web maps to comply with secretariat accessibility best practices and assist the Division in meeting accessibility requirements (under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II). In addition, the GIS Applications Assistant will also provide support and technical guidance to Division Creators in making appropriate accessibility changes to their own web maps. Finally, the GIS Applications Assistant will be responsible for the creation of new workflow solutions as the need arises; each new solution will be fully documented, and training will be provided to staff on an as-needed basis. The successful candidate will also be responsible for completing special GIS projects, such as proof of concept work and the creation of content, both within ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.
A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.
A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and knowledge of spatial data design, data collection, cartography and data analysis.
Proficiency in Esri building products - specifically in ArcGIS Online (Map Viewer), Esri mobile app solutions (Survey123, Field Maps), and ArcGIS Pro.
Some knowledge of scripting: Arcade, HTML, Python.
Some familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II.
Ability to learn new technologies and concepts.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Ability to work well independently and with others.
Ability to research to resolve problems.
A self-starter, motivated to take initiative and bring value to the team.

Responsibilities

Review and update existing ArcGIS Online web maps to comply with accessibility best practices.
Provide support and technical expertise to Division Creators to update web maps to comply with accessibility best practices.
Audit existing ArcGIS Online workflows to determine potential upgrades available with newest technology releases, as time allows. Implement upgrades as needed.
Build new ArcGIS Online workflow solutions for staff, as needed.
Develop detailed documentation for new workflows and methodologies.
Create and update training materials for DCR staff, as needed.
Other related duties as required.

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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