GIS Database Engineer(Information Technology Analyst 2 (40 Hour))

$108,247 - $134,857/Yr

State Of Connecticut - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Hartford, CT

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The GIS Database Engineer (Information Technology Analyst 2) position at the State of Connecticut involves integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to support election administration and legislation. The role requires managing statewide databases, providing technical support for voter registration systems, and conducting system performance analysis. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about enhancing democratic processes through data-driven projects and research.

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical operations of a public statewide information database to investigate compliance with the Connecticut Voting Rights Act.
• Modify, administer, and design database systems.
• Provide technical support to the state's centralized voter registration system and the election night reporting system.
• Conduct system performance analysis, tuning, and storage management.
• Assist staff and customers in the use of systems and software utilized by the LEAD division.
• Write utilities for system management, reporting, file cleanup, and auditing.
• Recommend and create action plans for system development and integration.
• Construct operational DBMS and data stores for analytical management inquiry.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience in information technology operations, programming, systems/software development, or another IT-related support area.
• One (1) year of professional information technology work in areas such as installation and support of microcomputer hardware, software, and operating systems; analysis, design, and development of information systems; or network hardware and software installation and support.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience integrating Geographic Information Systems data including database design, development, maintenance, and documentation.
• Experience with all phases of computerized map preparation including digitizing, data transformation, data reformatting, and map production.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems software programs.
• Experience applying analytical and cartographic principles including mathematics of scale and projection transformation.
• Experience collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data related to the federal or any state Voting Rights Act.
• Experience collecting information such as U.S. Census estimates, voter registry lists, geocoded data, and shapefiles.
• Experience responding to inquiries from election officials and the public.
• Experience applying database management principles, processes, technologies, and tools.
• Experience with data wrangling, formatting, and cleaning across multiple data sources and formats.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
• Generous paid time off including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per year.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
• Work/life balance with alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development with training programs and tuition reimbursement.