GIS Specialist II at State of Oklahoma in County, OK

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Job Posting Title GIS Specialist II Agency 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization Deputy Director - Director of Admin Service - IT/GIS - GIS - GIS Management Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $71,000/year Why You’ll Love Working Here: Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way. Annual Benefit Allowance: The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits. Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above. OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS. Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service. Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems. Job Description Position Title: GIS Specialist II Department: IT/GIS Reports to: Mapping, Analytics, and Inventory Data Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: 200 NE 21st Street, OKC, OK 73105 Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family. Basic Purpose Positions in this family are responsible for managing and analyzing geographical information, and for developing and maintaining the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases. These individuals will be responsible for understanding program needs and responding accordingly. Typical Functions Analyzes spatial and attribute data using GIS software, displays data through the use of maps, reports, charts and tables using plotters and printers. Creates, maintains and updates databases using GIS, computer aided drafting, and other software; develops and maintains links between various databases. Manages multi-faceted GIS projects both independently and as a member of team(s). Customizes application software to provide GIS capabilities to agency personnel through easy to use, Windows-based interfaces to maximize their productivity. Conducts mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of the data; verifies map information and makes changes as deemed appropriate according to needs of the project. Prepares technical presentations using the GIS interface and using graphics software to view and present images. Provides technical suppo