GIS Technician

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott -

• Update and standardize wildlife-related GIS data layers
• Accurately interpret pseudo-legal written boundary descriptions to create or edit spatial boundaries
• Check and verify accuracies of geometry attribute data and metadata
• Produce maps as assigned
• Document major procedures and workflows
• Complete other GIS projects as assigned including creating web maps and configuring mobile data collection applications
• Provide GIS technical support and workflow guidance for Department biologists and other end-users

PREFERENCES:


Preference is given for any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in GIS (Geographic
Information Systems) Geography Geospatial Technologies or a related field.
Preference will be given to applicants with training and/or experience in applying GIS principles in a working or learning environment using Esris suite of geospatial solutions including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online and mobile application solutions.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of the basic concepts and principles of GIS including data acquisition and automation spatial data organization projections map cartography project workflows and data analysis
• Hands-on experience navigating and utilizing the core toolsets within ArcGIS Pro for day-to-day spatial tasks
• Strong skills in creating editing and digitizing highly accurate vector data (points lines and polygons)
• Understanding of topology rules to identify and fix geometric errors like gaps overlaps or self-intersections
• Cartography skills to design map layouts and produce presentation-ready maps for public reference
• Ability to write clear structured metadata following a template to ensure data lineage is documented
• Baseline ability to interpret variously sourced aerial photography and satellite imagery to identify landscape features
• Ability to diagnose and resolve common GIS errors or issues for less technical users
• ArcGIS Online familiarity and basic experience
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry organization and manipulation
• Basic understanding of or active interest in learning about fish wildlife and natural resource management data
• Organizational skills to track incoming project requests and manage minor technical projects under light supervision
• Oral and written communication skills

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Duration of Employment: Through June 30 2027; position may be renewed for a subsequent extension through 6/30/2028 pending satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

040-Wyoming Game and Fish Department - Services Division

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