Geographic Information Systems Technician

Considering a career in as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professional? Interested in joining a small but dynamic team of GIS professionals in meeting the geospatial needs of 12,000 Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian workforce? Are you motivated by working for an organization that makes an impact for Missourians in times of need?

Consider joining the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) GIS team! This challenging position serves as a GPS/GIS subject matter expert for the MOARNG’s Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO) providing GIS support for MOARNG installations statewide. This permanent salaried position includes full time benefits such as Medical and Dental Insurance, 13 paid Holidays, and accruable vacation and sick leave.

As a GIS Technician within the MOARNG CFMO, this position will work closely with other GIS counterparts who make up the remainder of agency’s GIS team. Expect joint work assignments and cross training with GIS staff from the MOARNG Environmental Management Office as well as the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program which is responsible for GIS requirements supporting training lands and military ranges. These three areas of responsibility combined make up the total MOARNG GIS Program.

Preferred candidates will have the ability to work and learn in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Prior experience applying GIS principles and workflows to utility tracking, real property, asset collection, environmental management, facility construction and maintenance, and infrastructure is valuable in this position. Military experience is desired but not required.

Job Location: This position will be located at Ike Skelton Training Site, Jefferson City, MO

Produce maps and reports in support of the Construction and Facilities Management Office for decision making, facility analysis, location suitability, and other criteria as needed. Collect, process, query, and analyze Global Navigation Satellite System/Global Positioning System and Geographic Information Systems data on all MOARNG installations state-wide and store it in the agency’s Common Installation Picture (CIP) geodatabase of record. Operate numerous types of equipment including GPS surveying systems and data processing software, utility tracing and locating equipment, and GIS/CAD software packages. Monitors GIS data quality and integrity to ensure database complies with Spatial Data Standards for Facilities Infrastructure and Environment standards set by Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and the Army National Guard. Standard 40 hour / M-F work week. Periods of moderate mission travel are required.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with early career practical experience in the GIS field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 1-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Be able to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field
• Knowledge of GPS survey field collection methods and workflows

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Mo National Guard, Human Resources, (573) 638-9609 or HR.NG@mong.mo.gov

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