The USDA Forest Service has a GIS Analyst position opening located in Goleta, CA. Duties include:

Serves as part of a team responsible for implementing, directing and maintaining a Geographic Information System (GIS) Information Management structure.

Serves as unit expert on the use of complicated computer systems and GIS software for spatial, tabular and statistical analysis on a wide range of varied resource data.

Incumbent serves as a GIS analyst. Provides analytical support and training to Forest resources specialist and District GIS/Information personnel on the Forest GIS/Information standards, and procedures in working with GIS software and the associated spatial and attribute information.

Develops complex applications, designs user friendly interfaces for complex applications and instructs GIS users how to use them for their own analysis and GIS products.

Independently schedules and manages time to complete projects in recommended time frames.

Trouble shoots and works independently with individual GIS users to facilitate access and use GIS software, data and applications.

Validates database information associated with spatial layers, determines the need for correction and provides direction for the update.

The position pays up to $57,408 per year. For more info, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/347123200 . The closing date is July 19, 2013.