GIS Specialist-Senior
- Summary
The King County GIS Center is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist-Senior. The GIS Specialist-Senior will perform a full range of GIS development and application tasks, including web applications, spatial analysis, and map design/production, in support of high-priority GIS projects and services for a large, diverse community of clients. Perform all elements of design, development, and maintenance of spatial and tabular data related to real property, urban and regional planning, land use and zoning, transportation, parks and recreation, solid waste management, water and land resources, community and human services, and public health. Develop and nurture effective working relationships with all project clients. Lead project teams and act as a mentor for other staff where appropriate, in alignment with project management and technical requirements.
The GIS Specialist-Senior will perform spatial research and analysis to assess current conditions, identify potential benefits and impacts of client projects, and optimize services to internal clients and to the public. Prepare data, mapping, visualization products, and workflows to support client projects and business needs. Carry out data stewardship duties for a broad, diverse range of spatial and tabular GIS data related to real property, urban and regional planning, land use and zoning, transportation, parks and recreation, solid waste management, water and land resources, community and human services, and public health. Perform all aspects of raster data development and maintenance necessary in support of client projects, including terrain analysis and creation of analytical products.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.
KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shane Dickson, shdickson@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-2454.
- Job Duties
- Lead development and deployment of products and services for clients using the online capabilities of ArcGIS, particularly ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Solutions, and Web Apps.
- Propose and demonstrate the use of online ArcGIS tools with clients. Use knowledge and skills with these tools to teach and mentor other KCGIS Center staff and support them in the development and implementation of these solutions for their own projects and clients.
- Acquire and incorporate relevant spatial and tabular data for project-related themes. Develop spatial and tabular data for these themes if they are not available from internal or external sources. Maintain and update all project-related GIS data whenever new and/or improved information becomes available.
- Support King County's ArcGIS Indoors platform. Duties consist of, but are not limited to, adding and updating floor plans, creating new hotels, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting end-user reservation issues.
- Perform and report on detailed research and spatial analysis to satisfy client requirements, using all project-related GIS data and the full range of capabilities in the ArcGIS software.
- Design, produce, and deliver maps, tables, and other graphic products to present current information and to support reporting on research and analytical findings.
- Demonstrate technical leadership and subject matter expertise, supporting project management, leading project teams, and acting as a mentor for other staff, in alignment with project management and technical requirements.
- Develop and nurture effective working relationships with project clients and stakeholders. Consult with them as appropriate to assess results of project work, identifying any necessary qualitative and/or procedural refinements and applying them in revising requested products and services to achieve satisfactory final results.
- Work independently at a high level of productivity while organizing, scheduling, and managing workloads and individual assignments.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Subject Matter Skills - Three years of applied professional experience in the application of current and emerging GIS technologies; Advanced knowledge of GIS production of complex cartographic and other spatial data displays, analysis, and applications.
- Required Software Skills - Three years of applied professional experience with ArcGIS 10.3 or higher; Applied professional experience with Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Network Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, Python, Model Builder, and ArcSDE; Applied professional experience, knowledge and skills with latest versions of ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Solutions.
- General Skills - Applied professional experience in project management, planning and organization, and customer service; Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Skill in analyzing customer business needs; Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds; Skill in handling multiple competing priorities; Ability to work well independently, learning quickly and moving ahead with work assignments efficiently and productively, guiding and assisting others as needed.
- Education/Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Geography, or in a science or technology field with significant application in GIS, or an equivalent combination of GIS experience and knowledge; Three years of applied professional experience in the application and use of GIS technology.
- GISP certification
- Supplemental Information
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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
This position is represented by PTE L17 Information Technology.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application Requirements
A completed King County Application & Resume are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
(For internal use only: Classification: GIS Specialist - Senior (7322300)
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you authorized to work in the United States?
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02Does your authorization require sponsorship now or in the future from an employer or other source? (This does not preclude you from being considered for this position.)- Yes
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03This position requires a thorough background investigation process, including checking references. This also includes fingerprinting. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation process as described above?- Yes
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04Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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05If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoffRequired Question