LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.

GIS ANALYST 1-3/ EAST BATON ROUGE

This position provides Geospatial Technology support (including GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing analysis) primarily to the Office of Wildlife and secondarily to other units of LDWF on an as-needed basis.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Desktop.
• Experience with developing and managing public and internal ArcGIS Online websites and apps.
• Experience with performing field data collection with Trimble GPS software and hardware including developing and implementing field data collection workflows in various environmental conditions.
• Experience with creating GIS datasets based on legal descriptions.
• Experienced with providing GIS technical support to GIS end-users including providing training sessions in group settings.
• Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group setting.
• Possesses a strong work ethic.

Two years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR

Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus one year of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

JOB DUTIES

• Essential Duties
• Performs GIS/spatial analysis.
• Develops cartographic and online interactive map products.
• Acquires GPS field data and post-processes such data if needed.
• Performs remote sensing/image processing and analysis using satellite imagery, aerial photography and LIDAR data.
• Provides output data to staff biologists to support program efforts.
• Provides coordination for yearly WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area map updates and functions as data editor and cartographer.
• Coordinates with LDWF Legal staff, State Land Office staff and other relevant entities to ensure consistency in each organization’s LDWF property boundary data. Ensures timely production and distribution of yearly updated WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area hard copy maps to field offices and LDWF HQ. Updates digital WMA, Refuge and Conservation Area maps continuously throughout the year as change requests are received and coordinates with Public Information staff to upload digital map products to the Department’s website.
• Makes changes to associated online interactive maps and data download websites as changes are made to Department property geospatial features and works with Program Managers to develop geospatial products for hunting season regulations, waterfowl zoning, deer areas, turkey zones, mineral exploration and other relevant activities.
• Works with biological staff to fulfill various wildlife geospatial needs (presentations, general requests, biological sampling, biological planning, etc.).
• Assists LDWF Land Acquisition Attorney and other Legal staff relative to disputes, acquisitions and other land transactions. Enters metes and bounds information from property descriptions of lands transactions and agreements into ArcGIS to allow incorporation with existing geospatial datasets.
• Creates metes and bound property descriptions from ArcGIS geospatial data for use by Land Acquisition Attorney, other Legal Staff and other relevant parties.
• Updates LDWF property boundaries as changes are made. Assists region biologists with marking of LDWF property boundaries.
• Maintains competency in latest geospatial software releases and geospatial technology by attending workshops, conferences and/or utilizing online training. Provides geospatial technical support to Office of Wildlife staff on an as needed basis. Provides ArcGIS, Trimble and other training to Office of Wildlife staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS:

This position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Appointment Type: Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.

If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a GIS Analyst 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.

GIS ANALYST 1

GIS ANALYST 2

GIS ANALYST 3

HOW TO APPLY

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position that requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree ,you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:

Cassandra Louis

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

clouis@wlf.la.gov