IT Applications DeveloperSenior GIS

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Hiring Agency:

Water Energy and Environment - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.060

Job Posting:

JR2026- IT Applications Developer/Senior - GIS (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Water Energy and Environment (DWEE) is looking for an Information Technology Senior GIS Analyst/Developer to work closely with the Departments IT and GIS teams. We are looking for an individual with great communication skills problem solving techniques and GIS knowledge who will coordinate with DWEE staff in developing and maintaining our Department GIS systems data and applications.

Please let us tell you what you will get as a State employee!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) 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 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 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.

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Location and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd Suite 100 Lincoln NE

Work schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule may be allowed with management approval.

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 Departments Divisions

Creating and maintaining templates figures forms and GIS project files

Creating automated tasks and workflows for real-time applications

Creating and maintaining Field Data Collection 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 Departments Divisions

Creating and maintaining templates figures forms and GIS project files

Creating automated tasks and workflows for real-time applications

Creating and maintaining Field Data Collection Applications

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelors 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 bachelors degree with major course work in GIS or another related field. Preference will be given to candidates possessing experience with ESRI software and applications.

Other:

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Submit cover letter and resume with relevant information with your experience clearly listed as it pertains to this position
• Submit a current list of at least three professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers and email

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

Familiarity with geospatial concepts practices and procedures including coordinate systems projections topology LiDAR and Elevation derivatives geodatabase management version control. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS Portal ArcGIS Online Story Maps Dashboards Web Experience Builder and other applications as needed.

Skill In: Python SQL Arcade Azure DevOps

Ability To: Ability to analyze needs and user requirements. Effectively communicate develop and document information and ideas.

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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.