IT Applications Developer/Senior
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Natural Resources - Agency 29

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$34.490

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012339 IT Applications Developer/Senior (Open)

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Job Description:
Join our team at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR). You will see that our mission of "managing Nebraska's most precious natural resource through sound partnerships, cooperation, and science-based decision-making" will guide you as you succeed with the Agency. You will experience an excellent working environment, positive actions, and growth opportunities.

Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State of Nebraska, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) is looking for an Information Technology Senior GIS Analyst/Developer to work closely with the Department's IT and GIS teams. This position title is Information Technology Applications Developer Senior, and the hourly rate is $34.490. We are looking for an individual with great communication skills, problem-solving techniques, and GIS knowledge who will coordinate with NeDNR staff in developing and maintaining our Department's GIS systems and applications.

Job duties:

The GIS Analyst will, with supervision, be responsible for:

• Participating in appropriate committees at the Department and State levels
• Creating and maintaining Department Enterprise GIS databases
• Creating and maintaining GIS applications and interactive maps
• Creating tools for process improvement for the Department's Divisions
• Creating and maintaining templates, figures, forms, and GIS project files
• Creating and updating metadata for Department GIS Features
• Creating and maintaining Field Data Collection Applications

Responsibilities require tact, discretion, independent judgment, and frequent interaction with staff. Assist supervisor and team members in developing technical designs, project plans, schedules, and status reports.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering, or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree with major coursework in GIS or another related field. Preference will be given to candidates possessing experience with ESRI software and applications.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Familiarity with geospatial concepts, practices, and procedures including coordinate systems, projections, topology, LiDAR, and FEMA requirements. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, Story Maps, and Enterprise GIS environments. Ability to analyze needs and user requirements. Effectively communicate, develop, and document information and ideas. Working knowledge of the following tools: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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