GIS Specialist

The Position

The Digital Solutions department is seeking a GIS Specialist. This position provides moderately complex support to GIS Analysts and District staff. Creates, updates, and maintains complex maps, layers, and data. Assists with data collection, management, transformation and quality control tasks. Utilizes GIS and related systems to generate detailed reports in support of District operations.

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

- Provides moderately complex technical assistance to GIS Analysts and District staff, utilizing the District's Geographic Information System (GIS). Assists with spatial and hydrologic analyses using ArcGIS and related applications.

Utilizes GIS software to design, create, and update complex maps, drawings, spreadsheets, data files and documentation. Update and maintain standardized web maps, map templates, data layers, illustrations, and custom maps based on internal or external requests in accordance with District cartographic standards. Performs complex analysis and database queries. Assists Analyst with writing programs and scripts for development of mapping products.

Performs aggregation, quality control, transformation, and import of external data into the enterprise geodatabase using GIS tools. Troubleshoots and resolves data errors as a result of performing QA/QC task.

Assists with the development, testing and implementation of custom geoprocessing models and script-based tools.

Assists with the testing of GIS software upgrades, and resolves and troubleshoots GIS-related problems.

Serves as GIS technical resource to District staff and other government agencies.

Provides training to staff in GIS applications and other aspects of GIS.

Ensures the accuracy of District GIS databases through a series of reviews and checks.

Provides support to GIS Analyst in identifying and troubleshooting operational issues and problems related to GIS software and data management.

- Procures and manages critical utility related documents. And ensures the proper record retention rules are followed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- ArcGIS desktop and web applications

- Spatial and hydrologic analyses

- Python scripting

- Computer software

- Principles and practices of project management

- Principles of data management and control

- Principles of geodatabase design, mapping and cartography

SKILL IN:

- GIS analysis, mapping applications and map production

- Project management

- Process documentation

- Gathering and interpreting technical data to form accurate conclusions

- Use of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, database design and management tools

ABILITY TO:

- Effectively utilize ArcGIS tools and applications

- Accurately collect, enter and verify spatial and tabular data

- Document processes and procedures

- Produce clear and effective reports

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District staff, partners and customers

- Operate effectively in a team environment

- Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

- Understand and interpret pertinent policies, procedures, laws and regulations

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

3 years’ experience which includes GIS, cartography, infrastructure or community design, technical review or management of sanitary or storm sewer utility networks, as a computer, engineering or GIS technician, or related work;

and

Associate's degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, engineering, information systems, computer office applications, operating systems, or a related field.

or

An equivalent level of combined experience and education.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

GIS Certification preferred

Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found here (Download PDF reader).

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.