Geographic Information System Technician

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN - Date: Dec 10, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . Requisition No: 842861 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN - Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: Salary: $44,060.12 - $57,278.26 Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT: Amanda Bailey, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work. A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. This position requires possession of a valid driver license. ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. JOB DUTIES: This highly technical and professional position is responsible for administering and coordinating the Florida Forest Service's Geographic Information System (GIS), boundary line management, easement, and land lease programs as directed. Conducts field investigations, trains other staff, and documents activities as required. Develops and maintains the Geo databases that track wildfire, wildfire risk, prescribed fire, timber management, threatened and endangered species location and abundance, invasive exotics location and containment, hydrologic restoration progress, road maintenance and repairs, wildlife habitat management, recreation management, and boundary line issues, easements, etc. The position is responsible for creating and/or maintaining a GIS geodatabase for the State Forests as directed using data collected in-house or from other existing databases. Converts data from various sources for entry into the ArcGIS database, reformats existing data, collects data in the field using GPS and other technologies, and maintains overall database integrity. Creates and updates maps for all field operations issued state forest brochures and kiosks. Assists in the distribution of GIS data and tools to enhance efficiency of Florida Forest Service programs. Assists Resource and Operation managers, Forest Area Supervisors, Forestry Supervisors, Foresters, and Forest Rangers with the use and analysis of the Geo databases, GPS, and Asset Tracker System. Acts as liaison with FFS bureaus regarding the use and management of Geodatabases and acts as an IT coordinator. Researches the GIS needs of various forestry staff that will utilize GIS mapping and may need technical support. Provides GIS training regarding as requested or needed to FFS personnel. Works across agency lines with FWC, WMDs, DEP, and others as required. Provides GIS support to other partnering agencies as required. Assists with other state forest activities such as prescribed burning and evaluation, timber marking and inventory, tracking non-native invasive species, photographic monitoring, imperiled species monitoring and management, boundary maintenance, and educational programs. Provides wildfire and emergency response support as directed. Assists in developing smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning, and hazardous fuels mitigation plans. Assists in the enforcement of Florida's open burning laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Skilled in the use of Excel. Skilled in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) using ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Desktop). Skilled in the use of data entry. Skilled in the operation of GIS equipment, including computer hardware. The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include Annual Uniform Allotment Annual Boot Allotment The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit ;) Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more. For a complete list of benefits, visit . For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the"Total Compensation Estimator Tool"located above under the "Posting Closing Date." SPECIAL NOTES: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy ) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 Nearest Major Market:Tampa