GIS ANALYST 1 - UNDERFILL
Salary
$59,257.44 - $87,570.72 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-04506
Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
10/29/2026
Closing Date
11/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
D
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
33
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
1263 S. Stewart St. Carson City NV 89712
Job Summary
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for GIS Analyst 1 and an underfill for a GIS Analyst 2 in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining and upgrading Enterprise GIS software, geodatabases, services, and web applications for the divisions and the organization. The position provides overall management support and technical assistance to GIS users, including troubleshooting, problem identification, and issue resolution. It analyzes system issues and implements corrective actions as needed. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance and expansion of all GIS-related resources-data, software, and hardware-and coordinating GIS efforts to maximize the value and utility of digital data, equipment, and other required resources. The position also supports the supervisor in documenting and distributing information about GIS data resources to users. This role collaborates with the team to develop and maintain the Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which may include any of the following: maintaining the statewide road network, managing calibrated linear referencing systems and associated GIS data layers, and maintaining Enterprise GIS servers, databases, data layers, web maps, and other GIS products as needed. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO UNDERFILL GIS ANALYST 2 POSITION. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
GIS Analysts are responsible for designing, implementing, supporting and administering all aspects of a department's and/or division's enterprise geographic information system.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, computer information systems, or a closely related field and one year of professional GIS experience which included GIS/GPS data collection, analysis and/or validation; GIS software application development; and/or cartographic design; OR an Associates 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 GIS experience as described above, to include at least one year of professional GIS experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of GIS experience as described above to include at least one year of professional GIS experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Develop and maintain the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which may include any of the following: maintenance of the statewide road network, calibrated linear referencing methods and associated GIS data layers and/or maintenance of the enterprise GIS servers, databases, associated data layers, web maps and other GIS data products as needed; ensure agency business units' ability to integrate and synchronize business data.
Plan, design, modify, implement and administer multiple spatial databases; develop and enforce administration procedures and security standards; facilitate and monitor multi-user versioned editing and viewing workflows; design, implement and monitor spatial database security, performance and availability; create database objects, user and roles; create and maintain spatial database replication environment, schedule and monitor replica synchronizations; test and perform software updates.
Install, configure and administer GIS Server application software; create, optimize, publish and monitor multiple web map, feature, geoprocessing, and search services on the intranet and internet; document web service data source dependencies.
Develop, implement, document and enforce GIS server-related administration procedures and security standards; monitor system utilization and responsiveness, and tune server configurations to enhance performance and ensure availability of published services; test and perform software updates; collect user requirements, design, write, test, deploy and maintain multiple statewide custom GIS software applications using multiple programming languages; develop and enforce GIS application-related operational procedures and security standards; adhere to software development best practices, maintain code in shared source code repositories, and maintain technical currency with coding techniques and relevant Information Technology (IT) and GIS technologies.
Analyze user requirements, existing business workflows, policies, regulations and statutes to develop and implement enhanced GIS-based solutions and workflows; determine project objectives by analyzing user needs through consultation with end users, technicians, analysts, management and vendors; review available hardware and/or software tools to choose appropriate implementation platform; identify required sequencing of steps and coordination with other personnel; execute project steps and ensure that project deliverables meet customer requirements; provide technical support to end users in order to resolve software and database related issues.
Design, implement and maintain GIS datasets and perform quality assurance/quality control procedures and corrections; perform spatial analyses and interpret and communicate analytical results; use Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and software to collect and validate data in the field; may utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) consisting of hardware, to include Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), to collect data in the field and use associated software to post process and validate collected data; produce digital and printed cartographic products using GIS software.
Coordinate and conduct formal and informal training sessions to educate end users on the usage of off-the-shelf and custom GIS software; coordinate with internal and external entities to disseminate and share GIS data, and collaborate on GIS projects.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform some of the duties described in the series concept in a more limited manner as determined by the agency. Some positions are permanently allocated to this level in the series and do not provide for automatic progression to the next level in the series. This is the sub-journey level in the series.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Knowledge of: basic GIS software functionality; spatial relationships; theories, principles, and concepts related to GIS technology.
Skilled in: basic cartographic principles, map projections and coordinate systems; sources of information and research techniques; problem-solving methods.
Ability to: create a map layout suitable for printing, edit GIS data, perform spatial and attribute queries, label features on a map; solve simple GIS software problems and assist end users with first-level technical support; understand and utilize computer systems and GIS software; make mathematical and statistical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.
Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov
| Location | Carson City, NV |
| Salary | $59,257.44–$87,570.72 Per Year |
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