GIS Analyst 2 (PCN 10-2262)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

The DGGS mission is to determine the potential of Alaskan land for the production of metals minerals fuels and geothermal resources the locations and supplies of groundwater and construction material and the potential geologic hazards to buildings roads bridges and other installations and structures (AS 41.08.020). The Coastal Hazards Program conducts mapping monitoring and modeling to evaluate vulnerabilities to coastal flooding and erosion. This program is dedicated to fostering scientific partnerships that will improve the quality and quantity of the critical baseline data necessary to fuel informed decision-making throughout the State. Program priorities are motivated by the needs of over 144 communities in Alaska facing threats to infrastructure from extreme weather events and environmental changes.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The DGGS mission is to determine the potential of Alaskan land for the production of metals minerals fuels and geothermal resources the locations and supplies of groundwater and construction material and the potential geologic hazards to buildings roads bridges and other installations and structures (AS 41.08.020). The Coastal Hazards Program conducts mapping monitoring and modeling to evaluate vulnerabilities to coastal flooding and erosion. This program is dedicated to fostering scientific partnerships that will improve the quality and quantity of the critical baseline data necessary to fuel informed decision-making throughout the State. Program priorities are motivated by the needs of over 144 communities in Alaska facing threats to infrastructure from extreme weather events and environmental changes.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Coastal Hazards Program includes dedicated staff who work as a team to meet program goals. Staff are encouraged to learn and grow through work activities from one anothers experiences and via structured training for ArcGIS and other geospatial processing techniques. Field investigations conducted in remote Alaska communities are an integral part of Program activities.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This GIS Analyst 2 position is located at the Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) Geologic Materials Center in Anchorage. The facility houses an extensive collection of geologic samples from across the state and supports the work of dedicated professionals focused on geologic hazards. The Coastal Hazards Program works with a diverse range of collaborators and stakeholders across sectors. The daily work environment consists of research-focused desk work and summer field investigations conducted in remote Alaska communities. Program activities also include regular interaction with Alaska Native community members.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

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Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications.Please ensure your application(through work history volunteer experience (duties summary) training education licenses certifications etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge skills abilities and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge skills abilities (KSAs) tasks and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are only used as parameters and guidelines. A competencys description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA task and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing collecting analyzing maintaining and disseminating data and information.
• Geospatial Science Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods related to the collection storage analysis visualization and distribution of geographic based data and maps.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

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At the time of the interviewplease ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

SPECIAL NOTICES

Application Notice

How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Writing Sample

If invited to an interview you will be required to provide a writing sample describing your knowledge and experience in the following area:

• Geospatial data collection related to coastal geology.
• Analysis and management of GIS data to create digital maps and other geospatial tools for data compilation and publications.
• Collection and processing of field data bathymetry and aerial imagery (e.g. UAV surveys) and interpretation of these data to quantify geospatial change.
• Collection of detailed accurate field observations samples and geologic data with ground surveys (e.g. GNSS-GPS Trimble Business Center NOAA-NGS Online Positioning User Service) in remote locations and/or rugged conditions.
• Creation of useful website applications and tools.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants competence in applying specific behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institutions transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institutions curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note:Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are acurrent state employee please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Drivers License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Firearms

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.

A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.

Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT
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For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Nora Nieminski

Coastal Hazards Program Manager

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