GIS Outreach Analyst

Job Description

About DTMB: The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About the position: This position serves as a customer liaison between the State of Michigan and its external partners including Federal, State,

Tribal and Local governments, K-12 and higher education, and not-for-profit organizations. This position is responsible for conducting professional assignments and outreach efforts as directed to foster cross-boundary technology collaboration partnerships, and cross-boundary geospatial collaboration partnerships.

This position also provides specific program support to Center for Shared Solutions special projects and grant activities, to include researching and applying for grant opportunities, organizing and attending program/grant meetings and workshops, providing technical recommendations for program/grant activities, maintaining program/grant relationships, and other program activities as assigned. This outreach can include communication and collaboration with partners on statewide geospatial programs as the Michigan Statewide Authoritative Imagery and LiDAR (MiSAIL) program, statewide GIS data exchange programs, and statewide GIS data development projects.

View the Position Description here: Departmental Analyst Trainee 9-P11

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of inter- and intra- governmental coordination.
• Knowledge of geospatial technology
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Knowledge of orthoimagery and LiDAR
• Knowledge of information technology concepts.Public relations skills.
• Ability to manage within a large and complex organization.
• Ability to present to stakeholder groups
• Ability to facilitate and lead meetings or workshops
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially relating to technical matters.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to prioritize competing work tasks and manage time effectively.

Position Location: This position is located in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week (subject to change).

What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding. We need an individual who understands the value of standards and can advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported. Excellent customer service is core to our culture, being able to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct ourselves with integrity is key to how we work. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.

If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a highly paced environment, we are interested in hearing from you!

What We Offer: The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested. Please consider sending in your application today.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Departmental Analyst 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10

One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11

Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Departmental Analyst 12

Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Alternate Education And Experience

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - P11

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information

You must attach a detailed resume, cover letter and official transcript to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete. If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

DT MB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.