Senior GIS Technician w/ Multnomah County (pdx)

Recruitment closes April 25th!
https://multco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Multco_Jobs/job/Southeast-Portland/Senior-GIS-Technician_R-4707

Pay Range:
$30.08 - $36.91 Hourly

Department:
Department of County Management (DCM)

Job Type:
Regular Represented

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 25, 2021

The Opportunity:
Important Instructions:
When completing the application in Workday as an external candidate through multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where one of the prompts is to upload a "Resume/CV." This is the place where you need to upload your cover letter and resume. There will be no other prompt for you to upload your cover letter and resume. Do not submit your application before you upload all of your attachments.

When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you may need to scroll down to see the “Resume / Cover Letter” prompt on your screen. This is the place where you need to upload your cover letter and resume.  There will be no other prompts for you to upload these documents.   Do not click the orange “Submit” button before you upload all of your attachments.

Note for internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire. 

Overview
Who We Are & What We Do: At the Department of County Management (DCM), the public service we carry out is essential to the operation of Multnomah County as a government, as well as an employer. The Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation (DART) strives to ensure the stability and quality of life for our community by providing local government with the revenues necessary to fund essential services.  We pride ourselves on providing reliable, responsive, personal service to the public and our co-workers. As a team, we are committed to being good stewards of public resources while creating a safe and inclusive environment for employees, customers, and the communities we serve. 

“The primary role of DART staff members is to carry out the functions of the Assessor’s Office in a manner that is friendly, respectful, resourceful and willing in order to create an environment of safety, trust and belonging for all.”

Who We Are Seeking: A dynamic GIS professional with an advanced level of knowledge who is committed to the organization, to our co-workers, and to the citizens of Multnomah County. Someone who is solutions and customer-focused, who thrives in a collaborative team environment and yet is self-directed, and who strives for organizational and process improvement.  Someone who can communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.

More About the Job: The successful candidate in this position will excel in performing advanced GIS cadastral data maintenance, analysis, data capturing; data research, investigation and verification; and solving technical and complex deed and survey ambiguities and conflicts.  Additionally, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership and guidance within the group and the division with an advanced working knowledge and application of related Oregon Revised Statutes, as well as State of Oregon Digital Cadastral Map Standards.

More About Us:  Located in the Portland metro area, directly across the river from downtown, Multnomah County's Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation (DART) strives to be viewed as a well-managed, professional organization by which all other Assessment & Taxation organizations may be measured, while: being recognized for providing the highest possible quality of services; meeting its mandated responsibilities; exercising conscientious stewardship of public resources by using efficient business practices and innovative technology; actively partnering with internal and external customers and stakeholders; and valuing and respecting its diverse workforce and providing opportunities for development and professional growth in a safe and positive work environment.

Multnomah County uses a Competency Model that applies to all employees in all departments to ensure consistency and clear expectations. It provides a common language for describing professional behaviors important for the organization’s success, based on its values, mission, and multiple cultures.


To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:  (All bullet points must be met to qualify - please make sure your application materials address each bullet point listed). 

• Associate’s degree with major course work in GIS, Geography, Land Use Planning, Cartography, or a related field (in lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience will be considered).
• Experience:  Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the use and operation of GIS and cartographic systems and applications, including two (2) years working with title and legal descriptions.

Preferred Qualifications/*Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Advanced understanding of deeds, title transfers, and other property actions.
• Experience integrating GIS & CAMA systems
• Advanced knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS (desktop, online, mobile, etc)
• Working knowledge of database concepts and connectivity with ESRI ArcSDE services
• Working knowledge of content and app development for web mapping platforms such as ESRI ArcGIS Online or ESRI Enterprise Portal.
• Working knowledge of converting common data file formats into native ArcGIS formats, projections, coordinate systems
• Working knowledge of scripting with Python and Model Builder
• Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycles and ability to create and manage software development project plans
• Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of people and at all levels of the organization

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation 

The Application Packet:

• A completed online application.
• A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a brief summary of your responsibilities.
• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note:  The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
 
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s) and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check.