GIS Technician II (Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II)

City of Portland•Portland, OR

9d•Remote

About The Position

The City of Portland is hiring one full-time, regular GIS Technician II for the Bureau of Technology Services (BTS), embedded in the Community and Economic Development Service Area’s (CEDSA) Data Services Team. CEDSA serves multiple bureaus and offices, including Portland Permitting and Development, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Portland Housing Bureau, Prosper Portland, Portland Children's Levy, the Office of Arts and Culture, and the Spectator Venues Program. This analytical GIS position manages, integrates, analyzes, and shares GIS data and mapping products that support City and CEDSA projects and programs. The role combines sophisticated GIS analysis with project and product management and partner engagement. It is an internal services role that can be fast-paced and high-volume, so strong organization and communication are important. The position works with internal and external partners to create accessible, welcoming geospatial products, particularly for community members underserved by government, and to support the City’s values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; alternate schedules may be available. The current schedule is primarily remote, with occasional on-site work potentially required for meetings. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. In-person work is at 810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Oregon. The City is reevaluating its return-to-office policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The position is represented by Professional Technical Employees, Local 17 (PROTEC17). Starting pay is determined based on directly related and equivalent experience listed in the applicant’s resume, consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Requirements

Experience using a variety of GIS software and other applications, including ESRI ArcGIS desktop and online software, to independently and creatively carry out assigned responsibilities.
Experience performing complex spatial analyses and creating data queries using a variety of querying tools.
Experience editing and maintaining GIS data using high-precision geometry editing, topology rules and validation, bulk data integration and cleanup, and geodatabase structures and constraints such as domains, relationship classes, and attribute rules.
Experience creating and designing web GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), and Web Experience Builder.
Experience applying cartographic principles and map design to create accessible and legible mapping products.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with diverse internal and external partners, providing usable information for decision-making, and explaining data and analysis decisions.
Ability to use complex data and mapping skills to develop geospatial solutions that support strategic goals.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with internal and external partners to create, implement, and document solutions.
Ability to apply technical and GIS skills to develop innovative solutions to complex mapping needs.
Ability to collaborate with multiple partners while valuing equity and privacy and helping rebuild community trust.
Ability to be team-oriented, relational, empathetic, and open to other perspectives.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a culturally and gender-diverse workplace.

Nice To Haves

A GIS certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, GeoInformatics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field.
Two years of progressively responsible experience using and operating GIS systems and applications, including at least one year involving advanced spatial analysis and project coordination.
Experience working with building plans, permitting software, and GIS applications integrated with permitting data.
Experience automating GIS workflows with Python or ModelBuilder.
Experience applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 or later to online maps and applications.

Responsibilities

Perform complex GIS data creation, maintenance, manipulation, analysis, and extraction.
Coordinate with internal partners, community-based organizations, and other external partners on spatial data collection, management, analysis, and mapping products.
Help maintain City GIS data related to community and economic development, including zoning and building permit data, and present it through maps and public-facing web applications.
Use analytical models to support Service Area programs.
Work with Data Analysts to analyze and share demographic data for City use.
Prepare, design, and produce maps and other graphics using cartographic techniques to present spatial data accessibly and legibly.
Generate tabular data for reports and dashboards.
Develop and maintain data layers using GIS editing tools and automated workflows.
Consult with partners to define GIS request requirements, research and evaluate available data, propose methods, and help develop project production schedules.
Work with GIS developers to translate user needs into geospatial applications for internal users or the public.
Assist with installing and testing new GIS software; troubleshoot GIS-related problems and requests; and provide GIS software training to Service Area personnel.
Research building permit history to maintain data integrity in permit-related datasets.