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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$28.702

Job Posting:

JR2024-00011627 GIS Analyst (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you interested in GIS and GIS analysis? If so, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join the NDOT GIS team, which provides cartographic and interactive maps and GIS data to the public and internal stakeholders.

NDOT is responsible for the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance, and administration of the state highway system. Our goals include preserving the billions of dollars Nebraskans have invested in their state highway system, making the highways safe and efficient, and accomplishing this in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Come embrace our culture of innovation, growth, continuous improvement, and learning!

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay range is $28.702 - $42.310 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

 

JOB DUTIES:

You will be part of the team that maintains the NDOT Spatial Linear Referencing System (LRS) for all roads in the NDOT inventory and Cartographic Map Products:

• Assist in developing and maintaining the Spatial LRS in GIS. Run spatial analysis checks to ensure spatial data and tabular LRS data match. Review Highway Performace Monitoring System (HPMS) tables with spatial LRS to ensure all data is mapping properly.  
• Use Microsoft SQL views from Integrated Highway Inventory (IHI) information within ArcGIS Pro to run dynamic segmentation to create GIS datasets to display in GIS applications.
• Create shapefiles or file geodatabases for others requesting this information including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Set up and maintain ArcGISPro County and City files including the creation of sheet files/map series for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Use the information provided by coworkers, such as annexation ordinances, to update city limit boundaries using Coordinate Geometry (COGO) within ArcGISPro and check all 500+ Cities for accuracy yearly.  Submit maps to the Cities for Lane Mile Reporting.
• Review National Functional Classification System and create maps for submittal and approval of Cities, Counties, and Federal Highway Administration.
• Assist in the development of general map requests of new GIS datasets and coordinate with IT Applications Developer Senior on automation techniques if requests come monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
• Create specialty maps by request. Determine Spatial Requirements and technical requirements to develop the new GIS spatial datasets.
• Provide technical support and customer service to fulfill delivery of mapping services. Assist IT Application Developer Senior and IT Applications Developer Lead with the creation of How-To documentation and assist in training seminars to provide guidance for agency GIS users.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements / Qualification:

Minimum Qualifications: Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or experience using GIS software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience using SQL queries within ArcGIS software or Microsoft SQL Management Studio.

 

Other:

• Must have a valid driver's license or ability to provide authorized independent transportation. 
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Eligible for hybrid work.

 

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, and ArcGIS Online.
• Skills in/Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to use ArcGIS Pro to perform analysis/quality control tools to produce public maps and applications. 

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

 

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

 

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