Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional III

The State of Vermont Military Department is seeking to fill the position of GIS Professional (GIS Program Manager).

The GIS Program Manager is responsible for the management development maintenance and strategic oversight of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and associated web applications supporting the Vermont Military Department. This position provides GIS services and technical support across all divisions of the Vermont Military Department.

This position oversees GIS operations supporting two primary program areas: Environmental and Real Property. GIS data including SDSFIE structured databases analysis and applications developed under this program are critical to informed decision-making facilities management environmental stewardship and operational planning.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead coordinator for the ArcGIS Enterprise environment and associated ESRI applications
• Creation maintenance and publication of digital maps and geospatial products for planning environmental management facilities management emergency response training support and leadership decision-making.
• Development of standardized cartographic products map templates and geospatial reporting tools
• Providing environmental and natural resources support as needed including GIS analysis and mapping related to land management forestry wetlands threatened and endangered species conservation planning Integrated Natural Resource
• Management Plan (INRMP) implementation and environmental compliance activities
• Assisting with wildfire and prescribed fire operations as needed including mapping support incident planning and land management activities
• Web mapping portal development administration and enhancement
• GIS data governance editing standards and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes
• Coordination and support of GIS services across organizational programs and users
• Oversight of GIS projects and coordination with other IT staff in maintaining and updating enterprise datasets and web-based mapping products

The GIS Program Manager functions as both a technical expert and project/team leader ensuring the integrity accessibility and effective use of enterprise geospatial resources across the organization.

This position supports mission readiness by delivering reliable geospatial information and analysis to guide environmental compliance infrastructure planning facilities management and operational decision-making.

This position Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional III (Job Requisition #55266) is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level III: 55266

Level IV: 55308

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Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting although regional office visits will require travel. Fieldwork may be required from. Attendance at meetings seminars or conferences outside of normal work hours may be necessary. Manual dexterity is required in operating the computer and GIS-related hardware as are good eyesight and eye-hand coordination.

Bachelors degree in in GIS geography computer science engineering GIS a natural resources field or other field closely related to mapping and GIS;

OR

Associates degree or two years of college coursework in GIS geography computer science engineering GIS a natural resources field or other field closely related field to mapping and GIS AND two (2) or more years of experience in GIS geography computer science engineering GIS a natural resources field or other field closely related to mapping and GIS.

OR

Four (4) or more years of experience in in GIS geography computerscience engineering GIS a natural resources field or other field closely related field to mapping and GIS.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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