Job Title: Data Entry SupportLocation: RemoteDuration: 24 MonthsJob Description:This position is within the Office of Outdoor Recreation – Office of Strategy and Planning under the Bureau of Conservation, and reports to the GIS Manager. The mission of the GIS Program is to empower the Bureau of Parks & Conservation to make smart, data-driven decisions.An employee in this position is responsible for managing the Bureau of Parks & Conservation’s geographic information system; producing maps and other deliverables as requested; and contributing to GIS projects including, but not limited to, building custom GIS tools and solutions, and applying spatial analysis.An employee in this position will collaborate with Tennessee State Parks operational staff, including Park Rangers, as well as other divisions within the Bureau, including Facilities Management, Marketing, and others. This position will work primarily in an remote environment with potential monthly meetings in Nashville, Tennessee with periodic field work required across the state.Knowledge & SkillsThe successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; be a creative problem solver and self-starter, able to work independently with minimal direction; and have the flexibility to work effectively on multiple simultaneous projects with a number of internal and external stakeholders.Skills Required:Proficiency with Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS OnlineProficiency in creating, editing, managing, and publishing GIS feature data, both in a geodatabase environment and on the cloudProficiency in cartographic designWorking knowledge of geospatial analysis methods and ESRI GIS applications developmentWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and OutlookSkills Preferred:Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Avenza MAPublisherWorking knowledge of Arcade and/or JavaScript programming for GIS applications and API’s integration.Education & ExperienceGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Earth Science, Data Science, or a related field and 2 years of relevant work experience is required.Qualifying professional experience in GIS may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis, to a maximum of four years.Qualifying graduate-level coursework in GIS may substitute for the work experience requirement on a year for year basis, to a maximum of two years.Days: Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday NoHours/Day: 7.5Time Zone: CSTShift: 8:00 Am to 4:30 PM
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