GIS Analyst Lead/Advanced

The Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) promotes a vision for economic development, flexibility, and local authority throughout Maryland. The agency helps Maryland's counties and municipalities in land use and resource planning and provides review and technical assistance on a variety of planning topics. In addition, Planning offers data, analysis and research assistance, and policy development and implementation support to local governments as well as communities, businesses, and other organizations. As Planning monitors and forecasts changes in development and land use throughout the state, its staff creates tools that help plan Maryland's future. Information on demographic, socio-economic, political, cultural, geographic and land use trends is collected, analyzed, and distributed in multiple formats. Planning supports interactive, web-based map display of census data, land use, parcel data and aerial imagery to assist local government growth and land use planning decisions.

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301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD  21201

Provide senior leadership for selected projects and functions of the Geospatial and Data Analysis (GDA) unit. Coordinate and lead junior staff members in contributing to these projects and functions in the areas of Data Services, Modeling and Analysis, Program and Policy Support, Grants, and Special Projects as characterized in the Annual Unit Work Plan.

Responsible for producing and updating geospatial datasets, such as Generalized Zoning, Priority Funding Areas, Municipal Boundaries, Protected Lands, etc., which are the foundation for the Department’s planning related GIS analyses. Work may involve acquiring, tracking, validating, processing and aggregating GIS data; enhancing or deriving new products from existing datasets; digitizing new GIS data using plats, georeferenced images, and other sources; and completing light geospatial analyses. Uses state-of-the-art technologies to design accurate and visually appealing cartographic products, which may include static maps, interactive maps, ArcGIS Online web applications, and other visualization tools. Coordinates with others outside the Department as needed to collect data and gather information about it. Participates on internal teams of GIS professionals and planners to ensure products meet stakeholder requirements and reflect the expertise of others within the Department. Provides quality control support for work by other GDA unit team members as requested.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Information Technology. Experience: Three years of experience in geospatial analysis. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university accompanied by a Geographic Information Systems Professional Certificate (GISP) from The GIS Certification Institute for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified educational fields for one year of the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of an additional Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified educational fields for one additional year of the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the specified educational fields for two years of the required experience. 5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Logistics, Architect, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, or Cryptologic classifications or Logistics, Architect specialty codes in the Architect field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are not able to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division 301 W. Preston St., Suite 608 Baltimore, MD  21201