GIS Specialist 2
Oklahoma State Government
GIS Specialist 2
Oklahoma State Government
Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality
Job Posting Title
GIS Specialist IIAgency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSupervisory Organization
Deputy Director - Director of Admin Service - IT/GIS - GIS - GIS ManagementJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
$71,000/yearWhy You’ll Love Working Here:
Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
11 paid holidays per year
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job Description
Position Title: GIS Specialist II
Department: IT/GIS
Reports to: Mapping, Analytics, and Inventory Data Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 200 NE 21st Street, OKC, OK 73105
Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.
Positions in this family are responsible for managing and analyzing geographical information, and for developing and maintaining the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases. These individuals will be responsible for understanding program needs and responding accordingly.
This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level and perform tasks under general supervision.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geography, geology, cartography, archaeology, anthropology, natural resources, computer science, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field and one year of professional level experience in GIS work; or a master's degree in one of the listed areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical experience in GIS systems work for each year of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the symbols and terminology used in geographical information; of digitizing and data manipulation procedures for geographic information systems; of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; of GIS software and its capabilities; and of database design.
Ability is required to gather mapping information in the field using current equipment; to read and use zone maps, quarter-section maps, plat maps, land use maps, single line maps, and aerial maps; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with others; to work independently; to think analytically; and to make independent decisions.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages the costs of state-purchased health care in Oklahoma, using state and federal funds to procure services for eligible residents. It distributes funds to purchase care, monitors costs, enforces quality standards, and builds partnerships to improve access and outcomes. It differs from private payers by being a government agency that coordinates public funding and policy for vulnerable populations, focusing on cost containment and public accountability. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality, publicly funded health care for Oklahoma residents in a fiscally responsible way while continually improving purchasing strategies and partnerships.
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