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GIS Program Manager

GIS Analyst Lead/Advanced

Recruitment #24-001280-0001

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Introduction



 
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
 
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind. 
 

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
DHS Data Office
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Program Manager in the Office of Planning and Performance. This position recommends and applies GIS tools and technologies to support the Department of Human Services (DHS) planning, research and analysis efforts. This position provides program information and data to local departments of social services and central headquarters, using GIS technologies in both printed and electronic forms. This position also provides technical support in the form of data analysis and data representation.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Support the DHS in Departmental initiatives through the use of GIS and Spatial Analysis. 
  • Develop or integrate scripts to customize ArcGIS software for the purpose of enhancing productivity and software capability. 
  • Use technical and administrative skills to support DHS initiatives. 
  • Support the Office of the Secretary, Service Administrations and Local Departments of Social Services with tables, spreadsheets, databases, graphs, graphics, and analysis. 
  • Recommend GIS hardware, software, data and resources to purchase for the Department pursuant to established purchasing policies and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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. (Please include specific duties relating to geospatial analysis on your application.)

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 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.

One year of experience using Experience Builder or WebAppbuilder.

One year of experience using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro or SQL Server. 

One year of experience Environmental Systems Research Institute HUB projects.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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 ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) 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

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). 

• Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.

• Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

• Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, 11th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Or email scott.waddel@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7255, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed as a substitution for a completed state application.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

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



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