GIS Specialist 1

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Two years of experience maintaining GIS systems.
• Other combinations of education, certification, or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field or discipline.
• 1 year of actual GIS experience. 
• Software experience includes ESRI GIS core products (ArcGIS Pro) and preferably experience with ArcGIS Online, AGOL Dashboards, Experience Builder, and various ArcGIS Extensions. Experience using excel or similar spreadsheet programs.
• Desirable software experience includes business intelligence and dashboard development environments, data architecture (SQL Server, etc.), and some exposure to programming. Basic programming skills in Python and SQL is highly recommended and other programming skillsets are an added advantage.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the resume, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY: 

To be considered for this position, you must attach a cover letter and resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.