Washington State
Job title:
GIS Data Administrator
Company
Washington State
Job description
Description
GIS Data Administrator
(IT Data Management – Senior Specialist)
Join an exciting team!
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) operates the state’s core technology services and helps government agencies function more efficiently, safely, and securely. WaTech is a national leader in adopting new, innovative technologies that transform the way Washingtonians receive state services.
About the position
This position is part of the Geospatial Program Office within the Architecture and Innovation Division. The Geospatial Program Office provides geospatial specific data leadership, guidance, policy direction, and oversight within the Washington State government. The office works closely with Geographic Information System departments and subject matter experts throughout Washington State agencies, local governments, federal agencies and tribal nations to provide partners and constituents with the geospatial information they require to make informed decisions.
Duties
Some of what to expect with this role:
- Evaluate and test proposed technical solutions to identify gaps, trade-offs, and pros/cons relative to the requirements.
- Utilize extensive knowledge of GIS application technologies (especially ArcGIS Enterprise Portal and ArcGIS Online) and application development standards to elicit business requirements.
- Review data platform requirements with other interagency business teams.
- Design the physical storage structure and create and maintain the data conventions used in storing hazard mitigation geospatial data for multiple agency use.
- Design, develop and implement the data retrieval and interface for users and data publishers based on documented requirements.
- Analyzes and resolves complex spatial data and technology interoperability problems involving multiple system integration issues.
- Develop and administer the geospatial data standards, policies and procedures, particularly establishing data sharing standards and data repository appropriate for Category 2 & 3 data and temporal data.
- Performs capacity planning and reporting for the solution and analyzes anticipated changes in data capacity.
- Monitors data feeds from multi-agency/ intergovernmental partners, troubleshoots data feed issues and works with appropriate technical specialists at WaTech and partner agencies to resolve issues.
- Maintain, automate, and test credentialing for users and data publishers to view and access data storage based on data sharing agreements.
- Use Azure Active Directory for authentication into GIS environments.
- Integrate data platforms with other enterprise datasets and IT systems.
- Implement cloud testing and configuration for GIS in the Azure environment.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, geography, science or related field.
**Additional years of relevant experience or certification may substitute for the degree. **
- Eight years of work experience in Geographic Information Systems with emphasis on data management and customer engagement.
- Three years’ experience with Esri desktop GIS software (may be accrued concurrent with 8 years’ experience).
- Two years’ experience working in ArcGIS Online including creating data, organizing groups and creating dashboards and applications (may be accrued concurrent with 8 years’ experience).
Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:
- Two years’ experience with ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
- Experience with ArcPro Desktop software.
- Experience managing projects and a strong understanding of project management principles and concepts.
- Knowledge of environmental and/or science-based business areas.
- Familiarity with commonly accepted IT industry standards and best practices.
We value diversity and different perspectives:
WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.
What WaTech Offers:
As an employee of WaTech, you’ll have access to an outstanding that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more.
While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country’s most , we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work life balance.
To learn more about WaTech, and what our employees enjoy about working here, please .
Telework: This position is approved for telework. However, may require onsite presence as business needs arise.
How to apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply button” at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state’s automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Submit your online application.
- Answer all required Supplemental Questions.
- Attach a Letter of Interest that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.
- Attach a Resume that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
- Include three professional references and their contact information.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.)
Note: Applications without the requested attachments identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.
Conditions of employment:
This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.
Recruitment process:
First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Rebekah Wilkes at (360) 407-8646 or email to
Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or . Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
Supplemental Information
Expected salary
$87432 – 117588 per year
Location
Olympia, WA
Job date
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:54:59 GMT
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.