GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 4)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

3d • $5,178 - $7,831 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Water Resources Department is hiring a GIS Analyst in its Information Services section, within the application development unit. The position provides GIS mapping services and support to agency staff, using ArcGIS Pro, internally developed applications, and scripts to deliver custom mapping services for internal and external customers.

The GIS Analyst provides customer assistance and day-to-day operational support for custom mapping, data analysis, and water-rights processing. The role works closely with the application development team on mapping requests and data analysis opportunities, and supports water-rights application processing staff in resolving data challenges so they can respond more quickly.

The position is based at the North Mall Office Building in Salem, Oregon. It is hybrid eligible based on business need, but full-time remote work is not possible because the employee must be available for meetings in Salem and around the state. The telework and office schedule is determined by agreement and supervisor approval.

The work takes place in an office environment and involves high-volume technical work under tight deadlines, frequent interruptions, competing priorities, and frequent or extended computer use. Occasional travel around Oregon using a state vehicle is required. A driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt employee position. The monthly salary range before PERS is $5,178–$7,831; after PERS it is $5,539–$8,371. The position is represented by SEIU and is classified as Information Systems Specialist 4.

Requirements

• Three years of information systems experience in direct customer-facing IT support involving networking, hardware, and software issues; alternatively, an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or a related field, plus one year of information systems experience in direct customer-facing IT support involving networking, hardware, and software issues.
• Driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro or other geospatial software applications.
• Strong attention to detail in a highly technical environment.
• Strong active listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to learn, modernize, and apply new technical skills or technology enhancements in a changing IT environment.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and troubleshooting technical or data issues, and escalating or resolving issues according to business priorities.
• Exposure to programming scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS mapping services and support to agency staff.
• Create custom maps using ArcGIS Pro, internally developed applications, and scripts for internal and external customers.
• Provide customer assistance and day-to-day operational support for custom mapping and data analysis.
• Support water-rights processing and help staff resolve data challenges to expedite responses.
• Work with the application development team on custom mapping requests and data analysis opportunities.
• Travel occasionally around the state using a state vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans, with employees paying 1–5% of the total premium.
• Sick leave accrual starting at 8 hours per month and vacation leave accrual starting at 8 hours per month, with vacation accrual increasing every five years.
• Four additional discretionary leave days each year: three days of personal business leave and one day of Governor’s Leave.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Public Employees Retirement System membership, including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.
• Optional term life insurance, long- and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan deferred compensation program.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree