shrug-l: DEP OPS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Positions

Wed May 31 12:14:29 EDT 2023

The Division of Water Resource Management at DEP has two vacant OPS GIS positions, one is full time and the other is part time. Please reach out to Sami McKee at Sami.McKee at FloridaDEP.gov<mailto:Sami.McKee at FloridaDEP.gov> or (850-245-8454) with any questions.

 OPS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

  *   We handle all the spatial data needs of the division, assisting program areas in improving their workflow and getting accustomed to new GIS technology as it evolves. When requested, we provide the program areas with geographic data, maps, and web applications. Outside of requests, we are always looking for new ways to help the division.

  *   The specific work unit in which the position is located (e.g., region, division/bureau, section)
     *   Tallahassee, DWRM Shared Services
  *   Overview of primary responsibilities
     *   Create and maintain maps, rectify imagery, create image mosaics, perform data analysis, digitize and do quality control of surveys, plot maps, publish layers to the spatial database engine (SDE).
     *   Implement and maintain layers and QC tools to support any of the Division Programs.
     *   Responsible for quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) of monitoring data in accordance with established standards and procedures.
     *   Help in the maintenance, and testing of tools in support of the Division GIS efforts.
     *   Provide training, including one-on-one, as well as assist with trainings and presentations related to ArcPro, AGO, MapDirect, and Mobile Device technology.
     *   Test and learn new software.
     *   Install GIS hardware and software for Division staff.
     *   The position performs other related duties as required.
     *   Work on long-term GIS projects.

The Difference You Will Make:
We handle all the spatial data needs of the division, assisting program areas in improving their workflow and getting accustomed to new GIS technology as it evolves. When requested, we provide the program areas with geographic data, maps, and web applications. Outside of requests, we are always looking for new ways to help the division in making any tasks with a geographic element more efficient and easier to fulfill.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee, Florida's Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.
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 click www.myfrs.com<http://www.myfrs.com>);
  *   Flexible Spending Accounts;
  *   Tuition waivers;
  *   And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com<http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com>.
Pay:
$18 per hour
Your Specific Responsibilities:

  *   Georeference historical imagery for statewide historical mosaic project
  *   Assist with GIS requests for program areas
  *   Assist with long-term projects as needed
  *   Data QC for continually updated layers on SDE.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  *   Some knowledge of Surveying concepts such as Coordinate Systems, Projections, Datum, Datum Transformation, Legal Descriptions to ensure the accuracy and precision of the data produced and received.
  *   Knowledge of and skill in GIS-related software including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ERDAS Imagine.
  *   Ability to operate PC computers, plotters, scanners, and hand-held devices used in the development of the biological data collection.
  *   Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  *   Ability to work both independently and as a team to solve problems.
  *   Ability to determine work priorities and work effectively and accurately under a deadline.
  *   Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to interpret scientific or technical data for the public and to prepare short technical reports.
  *   Ability to work independently.
Minimum Qualifications:

  *   High school diploma or GED. An official transcript or diploma is required of the selected candidate to confirm qualifications for this position.
  *   Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:HR_VeteransPreference at dep.state.fl.us>

Qualifying Questions:

Disqualifier?

YES

NO
Are you knowledgeable with Python scripting in GIS?

X
If Yes to the question above, please explain including years of experience

X
Do you have experience using ArcGIS Online?

X

If Yes to the question above, please explain including years of experience

X
Do you have experience using Survey123?

X
If Yes to the question above, please explain including years of experience

X
Do you have experience using ArcGIS Field Maps?

X
If Yes to the question above, please explain including years of experience

X
Do you have experience using ArcGIS Pro?

X

If Yes to the question above, please explain including years of experience

X
Can you digitize surveyed legal descriptions?

X
If Yes to the question above, please explain including years of experience

X
Have you implemented geodatabases including features such as domains, topology, coordinate system, feature datasets, accuracy, tolerance, etc.?

X
Have you implemented Classes using proper Object-Oriented Concepts?

X

Thanks,
[FL-DEP-LOGO]<https://floridadep.gov/>
Jacob Doty
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Technology and Information Services
GIS Enterprise Librarian
Jacob.Doty at FloridaDEP.gov
Office: 850-245-7650
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GIS Library Data Request Form<https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/dbc5873ad8d64333a37bf5abd4241d09>

[Dep Customer Survey]<http://survey.dep.state.fl.us/?refemail=Jacob.Doty@FloridaDEP.gov>
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