GIS Analyst 3 (PCN: 250148) - State of Alaska

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE
The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS! 

Ready to shape the future of our roads? Join us as a GIS Analyst 3, managing our geodatabase and supporting vital programs in Highway Safety, Traffic, Road Weather Management, Traveler Information, and Transportation Asset Management. If you're passionate about data and innovation, this role is for you!

Depending on the selected applicant's location, this position can be filled in Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks. Salary Information is below:

Fairbanks: $2,698.50 / Bi-Weekly 

Juneau: $2,751.00 / Bi-Weekly 

Anchorage: $2,619.75 / Bi-Weekly 

What you will be doing:

As a GIS Analyst 3, you will manage and maintain our geodatabase, ensuring it supports the department's federal programming, reporting requirements, and performance-based transportation systems. You will develop and implement data collection programs, analyze data, and create applications to support key department business areas: Highway Safety, Traffic, Road Weather Management, Traveler Information, and Transportation Asset Management. Your work will directly contribute to improving road safety, efficiency, and traveler information, making a tangible impact on our state's transportation systems.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving.  We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. 
 
The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect.  We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.  We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:
Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be located in Fairbanks, Anchorage or Juneau. 

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for: 
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of: 

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

• Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs