GIS Analyst 1-3

Salary $3,181.00 - $5,724.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

CRT-2026-220820-PW

Department Culture Rec & Tourism-Cultural Dev Opening Date 05/06/2026 Closing Date 5/11/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job This is a full-time position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA. This position will be the point-of-contact for the Office of Cultural Development's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). This position will work closely with contractors to convert the current submission system into a new online submission system tied to the GIS, and they will be responsible for maintaining the OCD submittal system as development.

Agency Vision:

The Office of Cultural Development's vision is to promote a Louisiana that values and embraces Louisiana cultural assets as essential in shaping a vibrant future for our communities and citizens.

Agency Mission:

The Office of Cultural Development serves the citizens of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing and promoting Louisiana culture, including archaeology, arts, French language and historic places.

Agency Philosophy Statement:

Louisiana's cultural assets enhance communities, the economy, education and quality of life in our state. It is the Office of Cultural Development's duty to serve the people of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing and promoting our archaeology, arts, French language and historic places. 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:

Evaluate our current GIS data for all SHPO programs in preparation for the development of the new web GIS data submission portal. Work with a contractor to develop the interface and create a functional submission system for internal agency use and external applicants' use. This includes Section 106 requests, archaeological site forms, standing structure forms, cultural resources management forms, and all new submission forms developed for the new online portal. Work with CRT's Information Services division and ESRI to ensure the system is compatible with CRT's internet security requirements. Maintain and correct data issues as they arise. Update software as necessary. Serves as the GIS analyst by entering data into and managing the Louisiana Cultural Resources Map database. Maintains the publicly accessible database that serves all programs managed by DHP and is heavily used by cultural resource development management firms during the Section 106 review process. Issues unique resource ID numbers using the DHP database spreadsheets received from requestors before Louisiana Historic Resource Inventory (LHRI) forms are added to the Map via GIS. Also, incorporates updated LHRI forms into the existing database. Guides staff and constituents to ensure LHRI forms are acceptable. Uses GIS to map points in the database and corrects misplotted points, where identified. Updates existing maps and creates new maps for all existing DHP programs and the Cultural Development program. Works with student workers, when employed, to update the GIS mapping database. When possible, schedule training(s) annually on the ArcGIS or applicable processes to build and maintain knowledge. Maintains up-to-date internal procedural guide for the LHRI survey process and GIS mapping for DHP. Maintains GIS data for all archaeological sites, Cultural Resource Management Surveys, cemeteries, and shipwrecks. Create and manage GIS data, internal GIS applications, and GIS websites for the other Divisions within the Office of Cultural Development, including Arts, CODOFIL, and the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. Other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position is being filled as a probational appointment. Current permanent status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a GIS Analyst 1, 2, or 3. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. This position may be required to travel. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Pacee Wallace Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rdStreet Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone:

225-342-8202 pwallace@crt.la.gov 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor 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): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others