GIS Analyst - 3 Positions!

State of Oregon

8d • $5,453 - $8,925 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a Geographic Information System (GIS) expert with a passion for safeguarding wetlands, waterways, and lands? Apply to be one of our three (3) GIS Analysts (Natural Resource Specialists 3) by June 18, 2026! These positions are eligible for a hybrid remote schedule assigned to one of the Department’s offices—Salem, Bend, or North Bend—and will report onsite one to two days per month. In addition, the position requires travel to sites within Oregon on short notice, including same‑day travel; therefore, living within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned office is expected. Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our GIS Data Steward, you will too. The GIS Analyst supports DSL’s GIS program by providing spatial data, tools, and training that help field staff make informed decisions in environmental monitoring and land management. The role assists with research, forest operations, monitoring, HCP (Habitat Conservation Plan) compliance, and FMP (Forest Management Plan) requirements. Responsibilities include leading data collection, developing GIS standards, creating maps and field‑data tools, training staff, and advising programs on GIS use. Knowledge of natural resources and environmental issues—including wetlands and waterways—is required. The analyst also supports agency GIS policy development and may coordinate larger project efforts. These positions will report directly to either our Salem, Bend, or North Bend offices. These are a full-time, permanent positions represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in: Geographic Information Systems (GIS); OR An associate's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or Natural Resource related field or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or natural resource related field; AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Knowledge of natural resources and environmental issues—including wetlands and waterways—is required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Prior experience in supporting management of natural resources (e.g. Wetlands Permitting, Rangelands Management, Forest Management, etc.)
• Proficiency with computers, ESRI ArcGIS, and other business intelligence software
• Prior experience organizing and leading events and meetings to train and lead management and personnel
• Demonstrated ability to have a positive, professional, and proactive attitude and an interest in continued learning
• Ability to multi‐task, stay organized, handle multiple responsibilities and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Excellent ability to prioritize, monitor and track activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of staff in collecting data, developing standard practices, and common GIS activities.
• Act as the liaison between the GIS Program and other DSL staff, and provide input into establishing DSL GIS Policies, Procedures, and Practices that conform to applicable laws, rules, and the Oregon GIS Framework.
• Assist staff in developing content such as maps, surveys, and dashboards
• Assist staff with field data collection and data entry
• Assist staff in training end users on content developed
• Assist staff in providing programs with advice on how best to incorporate GIS tools in the work program staff do
• Develop and maintain automated data processing tasks via ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) tools, database procedures, or programming languages like Python
• Train DSL staff on best methods for using GIS products

Benefits

• 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• Accrue at 8 hours of sick leave and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
• Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days
• Optional insurances
• Flexible spending plans
• Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.

What This Job Offers

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