POSITION TITLE: Geographical Information System (GIS) Administrator WORKSITE:
Tule River Indian Reservation
Natural Resources Department
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Geographical Information System (GIS) Administrator creates data and maintains GIS data as well as
fulfilling map and data requests; prepares GIS programs and applications; designs, develops, and
implements interface with GIS and other systems; consults with users to determine GIS needs and
identifies applications, data requirements and sources. This position works with considerable
independence under the general supervision of the Natural Resource Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collect, organize and maintain geospatial data relevant to the tribal community, including
boundaries, natural resources, cultural resources, infrastructure and other spatial data layers.
2. Participate in Tribal planning meetings, providing geospatial expertise and recommendations for
informed decision making upon request.
3. Perform geospatial analysis and produce reports, spreadsheets and related GIS products.
4. Implement web-based mapping applications to improve information dissemination and data
collection among Tribal Government departments
5. Prepares, plans, produces, maintains, and updates a variety of maps, drawings, and tables,
displaying layers and attribute data from databases.
6. Manage GIS projects from inception to completion, including planning, development, execution,
monitoring, and maintaining the Tribal GIS database.
7. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves GIS application problems; communicates with internal and
external technical resources to resolve end user issues; provides guidance to users on methods for
correcting reported problems.
8. Provides technical support and training to tribal government departments staff in the use of GIS
related programs to accomplish and support projects and programs.
9. Protect the safety, integrity and privacy of the Tribe's sensitive information.
10. Develop working relationships with regional GIS peers, including staff at Tribal, Federal, State
and Local governments and share information as appropriate.
11. Keep up with rapidly changing GIS technology by reading industry blogs, websites, white papers
and attending webinars, trainings, conferences, user group meetings, etc.
12. Perform other related functions in support of the GIS program and other duties as assigned by the
Director and management TEAM.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TRTC APPROVED: 9/29/2023
1. Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems is desirable or at least 2-years of increasingly
responsible GIS experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. GIS Certificate is highly desirable.
3. Proficiency in GIS software, such as: Esri ArcGIS and Program skills languages like Python, SQL,
JavaScript.
4. Valid California Driver’s License and insurable through the Tribe.
5. Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to collaborate and work with a diverse team and within the policies, guidelines of Tule River
Indian Tribe.
2. Adequately proficient in GIS analysis and implementation.
3. Deep understanding of ArcGIS Desktop tools and ArcGIS Enterprise.
4. Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and cloud-based environments (i.e., ESRI, Microsoft,
AWS).
5. Ability to work across departments to identify needs and uses for GIS and to measure improvements
and efficiency gains within departments.
6. Effective written and verbal communication skills—ability to communicate technical information to
non-technical groups.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work performed is primarily an office Classification with moderate noise levels although standing in work
areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and
retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to
read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the
telephone and radio. Positions in this classification occasionally (daily, weekly, or monthly) bend, stoop,
kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Occasionally must be
able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reports To: Natural Resource Director
Supervises: None
Salary: Pay Range 71: 45.06/HR -57.68
Paid Bi-weekly/ Overtime Eligible
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week/ Flexible
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plan, PTO & 401(K)
participation
^^^^^^^
Apply here: http://tulerivertribe-nsn.gov/job-openings/
^^^^^^^
