GIS Analyst 3
State of Louisiana
IT
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
About this Job
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Agency Vision:
The Office of Cultural Development’s vision is to promote a Louisiana that values and embraces Louisiana cultural assets as essential in shaping a vibrant future for our communities and citizens.
Agency Mission:
The Office of Cultural Development serves the citizens of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing and promoting Louisiana culture, including archaeology, arts, French language and historic places.
Agency Philosophy Statement:
Louisiana’s cultural assets enhance communities, the economy, education and quality of life in our state. It is the Office of Cultural Development’s duty to serve the people of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing and promoting our archaeology, arts, French language and historic places.
This position will be filled as a promotion; you must be a current permanent employee of the State of Louisiana, serving in a permanent, classified position, in order to qualify.
The GIS Analyst 3 will be the point-of-contact for the Office of Cultural Development's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). This position will work closely with contractors to convert the current submission system into a new online submission system tied to the GIS, and they will be responsible for maintaining the OCD submittal system as development. Minimum Qualifications
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Four 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 three years 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 plus two years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography. Job Specification
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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
As a GIS Analyst, you will play a key role in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing geographic data to support planning, decision-making, and operational initiatives. In this role, you will:
- Evaluate current GIS data for all SHPO programs in preparation for development of a new web GIS data submission portal
- Collaborate with contractors to design and build a functional submission system for internal and external users, including Section 106 requests, archaeological site forms, standing structure forms, and other cultural resource submissions
- Coordinate with CRT Information Services Division and ESRI to ensure system compatibility with security requirements
- Serve as GIS analyst by entering, managing, and maintaining the Louisiana Cultural Resources Map database
- Maintain and support the publicly accessible database used across DHP programs and by cultural resource management firms for Section 106 review
- Assign unique resource ID numbers and manage integration of Louisiana Historic Resource Inventory (LHRI) forms into GIS databases
- Review and guide staff and external users to ensure LHRI submissions meet required standards
- Map, verify, and correct spatial data, including updating existing maps and creating new GIS maps for DHP and Cultural Development programs
- Maintain GIS datasets for archaeological sites, cultural resource surveys, cemeteries, shipwrecks, and related records; support updates and data integrity
- Develop and manage GIS applications, internal tools, and web mapping systems for divisions within the Office of Cultural Development, including Arts, CODOFIL, and the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Position-Specific Details:
- Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a promotion; you must be a current permanent employee of the State of Louisiana, serving in a Classified position, in order to qualify.
- Work Schedule: This is a full-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. This position may be required to travel.
- Location: This position is located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
