Hybrid Geographer 4 (2 Positions Available) bei South Florida Water Management District
South Florida Water Management District · West Palm Beach, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in West Palm Beach
Job Description
This position provides geospatial services and assists end-users with full aspects of GIS technical support including high volume and time-demanding GIS needs, sometimes complex and technical challenging, for GIS maps/data, GPS operation, and geospatial analysis. Though this position is primarily responsible for GIS mapping, they are also required to perform spatial analysis using ArcGIS (Desktop and Pro). The position may also serve as data steward to produce, update, maintain and QA/QC check GIS data layers and maps. Field work for ground-truthing and verification/validation may be needed on an occasional basis.
Strong communication, teamwork and self-management skills are required. Also requires knowledge of practices and principles of cartography and the understanding, proper use and design of maps and other graphic representation techniques. Other required knowledge includes a broad variety of aspects of geospatial data including spatial, temporal, and attribute components, metadata, data standards, accuracy concepts, and data collection methods. Ability to manipulate spatial data and perform data processing and analysis using geospatial software is needed. The successful candidate must possess demonstrated skills and experience in ArcGIS and GIS mapping. Knowledge and experience of SDE and SQL, ArcGIS Online, Mobile GIS (e.g. Esri Survey123) are a plus. Knowledge and experience of water resources are desirable. Examples of previous GIS work products will be required during the candidate interview process.
Hiring Range: $75K - $85K
Employment Guidelines:
Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography or a closely related field, directly related and 2+ years of recent GIS experience required.
License/Certifications:
State of Florida driver's license required.
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role in emergency management, this position will be required to provide support before, during and/or after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on the incumbent’s assigned emergency response role.
This position is also required to be able to drive and perform field work.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected].
Working Title
Geographer 4 (2 Positions Available)
