ECMC TEMPORARY GIS Specialist

 THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (6 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $50.00 PER HOUR 

 This announcement will remain open until filled or the closing date, whichever happens first.  You are encouraged to apply early. 
  
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
  
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.
  
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
  

About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):
To regulate the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
This TEMPORARY position will provide technical expertise and project management support to (1) implement a Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) inspection prioritization process and application, (2) migrate the ECMC online map application (MapGuide) to DNR’s new technology platform (ESRI), and (3) assess need to update Rule 411a Surface Water GIS data. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

Implementation of Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) inspection prioritization process and application:

• Use expert knowledge of ECMC agency data and inspection process to help facilitate a successful implementation
• Act as the primary contact for project-related communication with GWPC vendor
• Facilitate configuration and integration of ECMC SQL database with GWPC vendor application
• Ensure technical goals and objectives of project are met and follow project timeline 

Migration of ECMC online map application to DNR ESRI platform:

• Help inventory current map application data layers, tools, and application functionality
• Using specific knowledge of ECMC data and GIS technical expertise, help GIS Staff confirm requirements for the new ESRI environment and architecture
• Evaluate the need for and help create new ECMC map viewers and storyboards  
• Provide QA testing of the new map application
• Help train and create documentation as applicable

• In coordination with ECMC Environmental & GIS staff, assess need to update Rule 411a Surface Water Layers
• If updated needed, help develop plan for update 
  

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or in another field of study related to the work assignment AND two years of professional experience with GIS, at least one year of which must have included developing new GIS tools and datasets. 

Necessary Skills:

• Computer literacy

• Analytical and critical thinking 

• Basic project management

• Time management and prioritization skills
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask

• Positive demeanor

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Customer service 

• Ability to work with little supervision

• Self motivated/desire to learn

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SQL databases. 
• Experience with oil and gas spatial and non-spatial data, and data management best practices.
• Experience with specialized GIS applications, data and mapping.
• Familiarity with GIS workflows, ETL tools, and Python.
• Experience providing training and technical support in the use of GIS tools and maps.
• Knowledge of oil and gas including geology, well construction, and land related issues.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.us 

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.us  at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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