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GIS Analyst II

Recruitment #24-001278-0001

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GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

This position helps to facilitate the coordination of the unit’s GIS work on property maps and related GIS data layers with GIS information produced by other units of the Department as well as other state agencies and local governments. The end products from this project are tax assessment (property) maps and the MdProperty View/FINDER GIS products used by this and other State agencies to provide guidance, analysis, outreach and support to ensure that all of the State’s natural resources, built environment and public assets are preserved and protected. The project goal is to support the Administration’s (as well as public and private sector) interest in providing essential planning data, information, and analysis, and facilitating the real property assessment process with computerized geo-spatial planning tools.

I. Assist in the preparation of GIS maps and data to support Departmental projects and corresponding customized products made by the Department of Planning. These projects may originate internally or may be requested by external clients. This includes the preparation, updating and plotting of tax assessment maps and the production of MdProperty View and related products.

II. Prepare and review different GIS map layers from varying sources to resolve discrepancies and produce accurate products for use in various planning projects.

III. Develop GIS methods or procedures to improve upon, or in some cases automate via scripting or modeling, the Unit's maintenance of tax maps and the underlying GIS data

IV. Assist with the training and direction of subordinate professionals in GIS related software needed to support planning projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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:  One year 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 the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the specified educational fields for the required experience.

4. 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 OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Two years of experience working with ArcGIS software.
2. One year of experience working with cadastral data. 
3. One year of experience working with land records.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Attn: For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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