GIS Analyst 1, 2, or 3 (Energy)

Office ofEnergyState Energy Office

The Office of Energy (OEN) strategically guides Louisianas energy landscape through thoughtful policy development innovative technology integration and comprehensive energy planning. The Office fosters innovation through partnerships supports grant administration and facilitates outreach and education activities. By promoting renewable and efficient energy solutions the Office aligns energy development with Louisianas economic growth and environmental resilience goals advancing the states energy future through strategic collaborations and informed policy decisions.

This GIS Analyst is located in the Land Administration Division within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge LA. The GIS Analyst 1 2 or 3 performs geographic mapping services in support of the GIS program within the Department of Conservation and Energy. This position performs advanced-level GIS work and is primarily responsible for mapping and GIS data and providing assistance to agency stakeholders as it relates to the GIS program.

Two years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS) using digital mapping and/or surveying technology or in aerial photography; OR

Twelve semester hours in a computer science GIS or geospatial field plus one year of experience in using geographic information systems using digital mapping and/or surveying technology or in aerial photography; OR

A bachelors degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science GIS or geospatial field.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Going forward OEN integrates program development rulemaking stakeholder engagement and energy planning into a single hub that drives Louisianas energy future. It develops policy manages data and statistics and conducts fiscal and risk analyses to guide enforcement priorities emphasizing protection of good operators risk-based resource allocation and solution-oriented compliance. The office oversees communications public engagement intergovernmental affairs and coalition-building ensuring transparency and alignment with state and federal initiatives. At the same time OEN manages federal energy grants supports permitting of renewable assets and advances grid resilience microgrids hydrogen and other emerging technologies. By embedding energy expertise across C&E OEN balances traditional oil and gas development with renewable growth fosters partnerships with universities industry and local governments and builds public awareness of Louisianas evolving energy landscape.

Job Duties:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews analyzes and generates maps location plats and other GIS imagery in support of a designated office within C&E or as assigned by GIS Manager
• Downloads GIS data from SONRIS and other databases
• Supports a designated office within C&E with technical regulatory and administrative matters pertaining to GIS data capture analysis presentations and work products
• Receives/processes GIS data submitted by stakeholders
• Creates and maintains metadata associated with various GIS datasets as needed
• Attends workshops seminars and training to develop and maintains familiarity with GIS software and standards

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group GIS Analyst 1 2 or 3.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants.This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge LA 70804-9396

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