GIS ANALYST 1-3

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : 513-214400-25

Department : Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

About this Job

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Wildlife exists to provide wise stewardship of Louisiana's wildlife and associated habitats and increase wildlife conservation awareness.

GIS ANALYST 1-3 / EAST BATON ROUGE

This position provides Geospatial Technology support (including GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing analysis) primarily to the Office of Wildlife and secondarily to other units of LDWF on an as-needed basis.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Desktop.
• Experience with developing and managing public and internal ArcGIS Online websites and apps.
• Experience with performing field data collection with Trimble GPS software and hardware including developing and implementing field data collection workflows in various environmental conditions.
• Experience with creating GIS datasets based on legal descriptions.
• Experienced with providing GIS technical support to GIS end-users including providing training sessions in group settings.
• Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group setting.
• Possesses a strong work ethic.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and / or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR

Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus one year of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and / or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR

A bachelor's degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

JOB DUTIES

POSITION- SPECIFIC DETAILS :

This position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Appointment Type : Job appointment, probational appointment, promotional, or detail to special duty.

If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.

Career Progression : This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised as a GIS Analyst 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the links below to learn more about this position.

GIS ANALYST 1

GIS ANALYST 2

GIS ANALYST 3

HOW TO APPLY

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit / college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position that requires a baccalaureate and / or master's degree ,you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT :

Cassandra Louis

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Are you able to travel as required?

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Are you able to work overtime as required?

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Do you have twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field?

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If yes, please list the relevant coursework in the space below. Please include the COURSE TITLE, NUMBER OF HOURS, and the ACADEMIC INSTITUTION WHERE THE COURSE WAS COMPLETED. If no, please type "N / A".(Ex. GEOG 2055 - Map Reading - 3 hrs - LSU)

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Are you expected to graduate within 90 days?

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If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date and degree major. If you answered 'no', type n / a.

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