TCEQ - Geographic Information Specialist II

Job Description Are you an experienced Geographic Information Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQ Administrative Services , you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our Information Resources Division. Here's What You'll Be Doing Develop and provide direction in creating ArcGIS Web maps, Dashboards, and Stories that incorporate multiple spatial data layers and environmental data for agency use. Provide support for creating Map Services and ensure agency standards are met for map products delivered over a browser. Create and modify print products, including maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment for resource development and management, identifying environmental hazards, regional cultural history, and urban social planning. Manage spatial databases of relevant information and validate data for accuracy and completeness. Assist with gathering, compiling, and distributing geospatial content from multiple sources that apply to the TCEQ mission. Ensure standards are met and clean up database resources that are no longer in use. Provide consulting and expertise to customers, co-workers, and management on applying GIS and related technologies to resource development and management, analysis of environmental hazards and contaminants, and planning. Conduct agency training and provide materials for posted training on the agency's internal website. Key Qualifications Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise for the building of web maps, dashboards, or stories through a web browser. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro in the development of map services or maps for print. Experience delivering map products or performing spatial analysis with Java, JavaScript, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript API for GIS. Required Education & Experience Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, geography, geographic information system technology, management information systems, geology, physical science, environmental studies, or a related field, plus two years of experience in GIS systems analysis and design. A graduate degree in one of the listed areas may substitute for one year of the required experience. One year of full-time experience in GIS systems analysis and design may substitute for each 30 semester hours of the required education. OR A bachelor's degree with 12 semester hours in computer science from an accredited college or university, plus three years of full-time experience in GIS systems analysis and design. OR Completion of 30 semester hours from an accredited college in computer science or 600 clock hours from a licensed vocational, technical, or business school in computer science, plus four years of full-time experience in GIS systems analysis and design. Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ. TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above. Work Schedule Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division. Benefits Optional 401(k) and 457 plans Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes Professional development opportunities Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ Work-Life Balance CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.