GIS Specialist w/ CA Division of Flood Management

Research Program Specialist I (Geographic Information Systems) ($5053-6325) 
http://water.ca.gov/hro/pdf/job/9.10.15%20%2850032096%29%20525.pdf 
Division of Flood Management, Flood Maintenance Office, Maintenance Environmental Support Branch, Sacramento

Under the direction of the Chief of the Maintenance Environmental Support Branch, the Research Program Specialist I (GIS) is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and processing spatial or geographic data through the operation of GIS/GPS hardware and software using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS extensions and other GIS/GPS software tools; independently performing complex, technical research and analysis involving a variety of spatial or geographic data; and designing and developing GIS products including maps, and inputs to various GIS databases and applications in support of collection and dissemination of environmental records, field observations, maintenance and repair information, modeling data, remote sensing, climate, and flood control system data. The incumbent must work cooperatively with others; maintain regular and consistent attendance; exercise sound judgment; possess strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; and work in a courteous and professional manner with the public, media, and other agencies. The incumbent will play a leading role in providing enterprise GIS technology tools and services to FMO staff by working closely and collaboratively with a diverse team of environmental scientists, water resource engineers, geologists, utility craftsworkers in FMO’s maintenance yards, and information technology professionals. The position requires the applicant possess full knowledge of geography, cartography, and computer mapping; GIS/GPS hardware and software; and GIS data sources. Familiarity with relational database concepts and web-based application architecture is desirable. To be considered, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter, (2) a Statement of Qualifications and (3) Standard State Application (STD 678) with complete history. A Statement of Qualifications is a separate document (up to 2 pages) that addresses the candidate’s experience and education as it relates to the qualifications listed on the job description and advertisement. To be considered for this position please include the following identifying information on your STD. 678 Employment Application: SAP Position Number 50032096.

SAP Position Number: 50032096
Posting Date: 09/10/2015
Final Filing Date: 09/23/2015
This position is exempt from the hiring freeze.

To be considered for this position, please submit the following document(s):

• State Employment Application (STD 678) http://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications (Statement of Qualifications is a 2 pages maximum typed document explaining how the applicant's knowledge, skills, and experience qualify him/her for the position.)

Application Submit to:
Contact Person: Trista Gunn
Phone Number: (916) 574-2642
Mailing Address: 3310 El Camino Avenue, Suite 120, Sacramento, California 95821

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