Idaho Career Opportunity – PROFESSIONAL I – GIS ANALYST – The Nez Perce Tribe

The Nez Perce Tribe http://www.nezperce.org/ Department of Land Services is recruiting for: PROFESSIONAL I – GIS ANALYST HR-13-152 full-time regular.

This position will be stationed in Lapwai, ID. To assist the Nez Perce Tribe with management and analysis on all aspects of geospatial data for various research projects. The candidate will analyze and advise on appropriate data sources such as vector and raster data, aerial imagery and global positioning systems (GPS).

Duties will also include the creation of cartographic maps of the area being studied. Additionally, the job most-likely will require project leadership in the form of field project planning, programming and field study training. Knowledge and experience with Geographic Information Systems, GPS software and hardware are required. Web mapping experience is desired. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in the Natural Resources or Geography fields or similar with a minor or emphasis in GIS, 1-year data processing experience with GIS software; computer hardware and software experience relevant to creating procedural documents and reports; data maintenance and storage desirable. Requires Bachelor’s degree in related field. Related field and/or course work requirements defined in job expectations. Experience does not substitute for degree. Technical experience in related field preferred; demonstrated leadership experience preferred. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. This position closes 9/16/13. (Grade 17)

Laurie Ames

GIS Program Coordinator

Nez Perce Tribe Land Services – GIS/RS

P.O. Box 365

Lapwai, ID 83540

208-621-3720