Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25290 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Cheryl McDonald cheryl.mcdonald@montana.edu (406) 994-5629 Classification Title CADD Tech - BZ Working Title GIS Analyst Brief Position Overview Montana State University is looking for a GIS Analyst to join our team to support the Planning Design and Construction Division ( PDC ) within University Facilities Management ( UFM ). Our division manages approximately 28,943 surface acres of academic campus and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station ( MAES ) lands and over 860 structures across the state for multitude of efforts. GIS is an integral tool in Montana State University owned and leased land and space management. The GIS data supports policy and field level decisions. We strive to make GIS data and collection methods accessible, effective, and sustainable. Position Number 4M1627 Department Campus Planning, Design & Construction Division University Services Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $28.85 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement Planning, Design and Construction provides leadership and systematic guidance to preserve and advance the physical environment of MSU in support of education, research, and community outreach. The purpose of this position is to support the data management systems of MSU as well as to support the goals of the department and to the campus as related to buildings, campus grounds and infrastructure. The GIS Analyst provides direct support to University Facilities Management ( UFM ) business workflows under supervision of the GIS Manager. This position is responsible for responding to map and document requests that impact campus property and utilities. This includes creating, maintaining, and providing up-to-date and accurate graphic and text-based information on MSU’s campus and farm assets. Collaboration with University Information Technology ( UIT ) and other PDC Program leads to design, develop, maintain, and provide expert consultation on inventory of assets and land cover estimation is required. PDC maintains and manages several statewide datasets, both AGOL hosted and spatial database engine ( SDE ) based. We are looking for an individual with an attention to detail, strong organizational skills, willingness to learn, and aid our subject matter experts in mobile technology, SDE , and PDC GIS data infrastructure. This position is based in Bozeman. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to Montana State University policy. Duties and Responsibilities + Respond to map requests from the campus community. + Assist with quality assurance reviews of field inventory data to ensure accuracy and validity and determine contractor tolerance with error and specifications, i.e., review field data/as-builts and validate. + Leads, coordinates, collaborates, and manages GIS projects for PDC as well as participate on a variety of planning committees, work groups and project teams. + Design, develop, configure, and maintain web-based and mobile applications using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Server environments. + Design, develop, maintain, and provide expert consultation on computerized systems to conduct infrastructure, inventory collecting, and mapping. + Geospatial data building and modeling, including the use of scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks. + Develop and maintain Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( UAV ) applications within PDC , Coordinate with University Police, contractors, project managers and field staff to schedule and implement UAV flights to acquire high resolution imagery at the project level. + Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills + Bachelor’s degree in Geography/ GIS , Computer Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent in education and experience. + Demonstrated working knowledge of multiple professional disciplines of the construction and design industry, including architecture, utilities, mapping, planning, and engineering. + Geospatial technical skills. + Understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and spatial analysis techniques. + Familiarity with cartographic principles and the creation of maps for various applications. + Knowledge of geospatial metadata standards and data quality assessment. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills + Professional knowledge and experience with a wide breadth of campus or municipality spatial data. + Experience with terrestrial or aerial LiDAR scanning. + Experience with ESRI based web development. + Experience with utilization and administration of ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcSDE for SQL Server. + Experience with data modeling principles and at least 2 scripting languages. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate program requirements to diverse levels of management and customers. + Strong aptitude for learning new skills, adapting to new technologies, and implementing new methodologies. + Drone pilots license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. The Successful Candidate Will + Self-motivated and innovative. + Perform detail-oriented work accurately in accordance with customer requests. + The ability to build consensus among a group of varying stakeholders. + Communicate effectively with co-workers and campus customers in person, by phone and by email. + Establish and maintain professional working relations with co-workers and campus customers. + Ability to manage multiple projects under time restraints. + Ability to work both independently and effectively as a team member. + Ability to operate vehicles in a safe manner in all types of weather. + The ability to represent the mission of Montana State University and Planning, Design & Construction to others in a professional and courteous manner. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.) The final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully pass a background check. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands + This position requires an individual to be able to work in a variety of environments, including temperature extremes and inclement weather, noise, dust and dirt. + Must be able to operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner in all types of weather conditions and drive to job sites while entering and exiting a vehicle multiple times a day. + Must be able to traverse up to three miles over uneven terrain while carrying gear. + Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds and be in a stationary position for extended periods. + Possible field verification of existing physical conditions that requires moving, ascending/descending, and/or positioning self to access a wide diversity of sites and space with potential exposure to a variety of chemical, biological, and physical hazards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on March 11, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions Please upload a portfolio of relevant work under Applicant Documents: Other. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. 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