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Title:  Assistant GIS Technician

Description: 

Requisition Id: 3160 

Salary: $18.85 - $23.04  

Salary Grade: H6 

Job Location:  Central Reg Office & Research Ctr (COLUM2) 10 hours a week until June 16, then potentially an increase in hours.

Closing Date: May 3, 2024

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC. 

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Dyanna L Pursell at Dyan.Pursell@mdc.mo.gov or at573 8157901x2943.  

Summary/Objective

Works as an assistant to the GIS Specialists in the Science Branch.

Essential Job Duties

  • Participate on GIS project teams and provide technical assistance to staff and assist GIS Specialists as needed.
  • Adhere to standard data management practices by acquiring, organizing, and maintaining project related data.
  • Develop graphical products to be used in presentations, publications, meetings and department websites that reflect MDC’s mission.
  •  Perform basic database analysis and maintenance involving daily GIS applications.

Ancillary Job Duties

  • Provide general support for GIS services, including troubleshooting for non-GIS users.
  • Assist with MDC GIS training efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, CAD Technology, or related field.
  • One (1) year of related professional experience.
  • Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of GIS software and strong familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software.
  • Knowledge of general mapping principles, spatial analysis, remote sensing and cartography.
  • Working knowledge of installing, configuring and maintaining GIS systems and spatial data modeling.
  • Ability to gather, analyze and integrate spatial data needs from staff and perform research on the information.
  • Ability to convey technical information and concepts to non-technical staff and stakeholders.
  • Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
  • Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight.
  • Ability to be self-motivated, exercise independent judgement and take action on it.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.

Work Environment

  • Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Abilities

  • Remain in a stationary position 70% or more of the time.
  • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
  • Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
  • Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Concentrated attention is required at all times.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. 

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. 

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.  All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.


Nearest Major Market: Columbia Missouri

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