Maps Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 881382
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: GIS MAPPING ANALYST I - 55003655
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55003655
Salary: $47,295.46 - $54,600.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
958 / Geographic Information Systems Office
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Tammy Barnes
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4367
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Tammy.Barnes@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $2,000.00/biweekly / $52,000.00/annual
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
GIS Mapping Analyst I / Geographic Information Systems Office
This role supports the Department of Transportation and external clients by developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) products across desktop, server, and online platforms, ensuring compliance with data governance and GIS standards. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and documenting spatial data from diverse sources, maintaining metadata and project records, conducting research to acquire datasets, and performing technical tasks such as data creation, distribution, web publishing, scanning, archiving, field inventory, and software/hardware maintenance to advance GIS Office initiatives.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Transportation
Office of Operational Technology
Geographic Information Systems Office
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Develop Geographic Information Systems (GIS) products using GIS desktop, server and online platform in support of Department of Transportation (DOT) offices, other state agencies, and external customers. All products must meet all data governance and GIS Standards.
Assist with collecting, compiling, analyzing, and documenting spatial data sources, including census data, satellite imagery, aerial photography, and other GIS resources, to be used in GIS Office projects. Assist with development and maintenance of metadata, as well as other project documentation. When necessary, conduct research to locate and obtain existing datasets.
Perform other technical assignments needed to support the GIS Office. These assignments include, but are not limited to, data creation and distribution, documentation, metadata, web publishing, scanning and archiving, field inventory, and maintenance of software/hardware.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of cartography, geography, and mapping terminology. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts. Skill in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and related software for mapping purposes. Ability to create geospatial products using mapping software. Ability to perform photo-interpretation of aerial imagery to identify relevant features. Ability to use databases for map preparation. Ability to work with internal and external customers in a courteous manner.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience with GIS software.
The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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