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Job Description
Announcement Number: 52487 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/26/2025 Close Date: 10/03/2025
Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 13 Hrs 34 Mins
The Position
GIS Analysts are responsible for designing, implementing, supporting and administering all aspects of a department's and/or division's enterprise geographic information system.
The GIS Analyst II plays a vital role at the Nevada Office of Emergency Management (OEM), supporting statewide planning, response, and recovery through advanced geospatial analysis, mapping, and data management. This position ensures accurate, secure, and accessible geospatial information while providing technical expertise to OEM staff, local emergency managers, and partner agencies. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining GIS databases and applications, conducting rigorous data accuracy checks with a target accuracy rate of 95%, and integrating new technologies to improve operational efficiency by at least 15% annually.
The GIS Analyst II supports emergency operations by rapidly producing situational awareness products, incident maps, and geospatial analyses to inform decision-making. The role also includes leading a minimum of two GIS or WebEOC training sessions per year, with a goal of exceeding expectations through high-quality instruction and participant feedback. Collaboration is key, as the analyst works closely with internal staff and external partners to ensure data consistency and effective communication. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to high productivity and professional standards. The incumbent must proactively identify operational gaps, recommend improvements, and build strong relationships through teamwork and clear communication. Sound judgment and the ability to act decisively in high-pressure or politically sensitive situations are essential. This position demands advanced GIS expertise and the flexibility to respond during emergencies. Travel and availability during critical events are required to ensure geospatial tools and data support OEM's mission to protect lives, property, and the environment. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/06/6_0a-Engineering/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, computer information systems, or a closely related field and two years of professional GIS experience which included GIS/GPS data collection, analysis and validation; GIS software application development; and/or cartographic design; OR an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, computer information systems, or a closely related field and three years of professional GIS experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional GIS experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a GIS Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Additional Position Criteria Experience working in emergency operations or public safety centers is required. Experience with ESRI/ArcGIS is required. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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