TPWD - Geographic Information Specialist II-III (GIS Analyst)

Job Description

Job Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

HIRING CONTACT: Justin Fleury, (512) 389-4367, Email: justin.fleury@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the State Park Division's Planning and Geospatial Resources Director, this position is responsible for geographic information system (GIS) work involving project delivery, ranging from geodatabase design and management to the development of specialized mapping applications that meet Division-wide business needs. This position is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining geospatial data related to the division's Facility Asset Management System (FAMS), the Park Business System (PBS), and Natural and Cultural Resource databases. Duties require specialized knowledge and skills in GIS database management using ESRI software and technology. Responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for stakeholder training and team development, including the processes, protocols, and structure of GIS applications, data services, and geodatabases. Works as part of a GIS team to support initiatives across division as directed by the Planning and Geospatial Resources Director. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

GIS Analyst II and GIS Analyst III:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher with coursework in GIS or Computer.

Experience:

GIS Analyst II:

6 months of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

Demonstrated experience providing GIS support for a Facility Asset Management System (or similar software) such as OpenGov, Cartegraph or comparable platforms;

Demonstrated experience providing GIS support for a Park Business Management System (or similar software) such as Aspria or comparable platforms.

GIS Analyst III:

Two years of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

One year of professional experience with geodatabase management and mapping application development using ESRI tools and techniques; or similar software.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class "C" Texas driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of the required experience in creating, editing and/or managing spatial date and/or table structures may substitute for 30 hours of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree may substitute for 6 months of the required experience in creating, editing and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

GIS Analyst II and III:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Computer Science, or closely related field with coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Computer Science.

Experience:

GIS Analyst II:

One year of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

Six months of experience providing GIS support for a Facility Asset Management System (or similar software) such as OpenGov, Cartegraph or comparable platforms;

Six months of experience providing GIS support for a Park Business Management System (or similar software) such as Aspria or comparable platforms.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

GIS Analyst III:

Four years of professional experience in creating, editing, and/or managing spatial data and/or table structures;

Two years of professional experience with geodatabase management and mapping application development using ESRI tools and techniques; or similar software;

Demonstrated experience leading GIS projects in a multi-user environment;

Demonstrated experience with multiple programming languages or frameworks (ESRI APIs, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, or equivalent).

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

GIS Analyst II

Knowledge of GIS software, concepts, and techniques;

Knowledge of geodatabase design, development, and maintenance;

Knowledge of creating, editing, and managing table structures associated with geospatial data

GIS Analyst III: Knowledge of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;

Knowledge of field mapping and data collection techniques and technologies with ESRI software/mobile apps;

Knowledge in the establishment and management of data schemas, and the structure of geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise geodatabase;

Knowledge of database/geodatabase system integration including programming, software, hardware, security and networking needs;

Knowledge of computer programming languages or frameworks (ESRI APIs, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Python, or equivalent);

Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management concepts;

GIS Analyst II:

Skill in GIS project development, delivery and maintenance

Skill in planning and implementing project work tasks and workflows;

Skill in providing GIS support for Facility Asset Management Systems (or similar software) related to outdoor recreation.

Skill in providing GIS support for Business Management Systems (or similar software) related to outdoor recreation

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

GIS Analyst III: Skill of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;

Skill in complex GIS analysis, tools and techniques for resource, business and facility management.

Skill in managing multiple projects involving the design, testing, and implementation of GIS applications or other initiatives involving numerous stakeholders in multi-user environment;

Skill in developing procedural manuals and how-to documents for GIS tasks;

GIS Analyst II:

Ability to provide GIS technical assistance and guidance to variety of personnel in the agency;

Ability to integrate State Parks GIS data with other programs, databases and systems;

Ability to acquire new technical skills and programming methodologies and transfer them to other staff;

GIS Analyst III: Ability of GIS Analyst II, PLUS;

Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance in the development and design of complex multidivisional GIS projects including data collection, geodatabase and application development

Ability to integrate data from various sources and apply analytic and cartographic techniques to represent information appropriately;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;

Required to work overtime, as necessary;

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures;

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays;

May be required to operate a State vehicle;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.
  NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• 'N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway .
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the "Create a Résumé" link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 2026-09-08