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GIS Analyst - Dairy Nutrient Management Program (WA)

9/27/2024

 
Apply early! This position is open until filled. Candidate evaluation will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time following September 20, 2024.  

AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.

The Dairy Nutrient Management Program (DNMP), a program within the Agricultural Environmental Services Division, provides the Washington State dairy, livestock and related industries with education and technical training to help them comply with nutrient management regulations. DNMP supports nutrient management through offering training events, providing technical assistance to producers, and carrying out inspections, investigations, and enforcement for some livestock operations. Our program’s mission is to promote good nutrient management that protects public health, the environment, and sustains agricultural viability in Washington.

The DNMP GIS Analyst (Cartographer 3) develops Geographic Information System (GIS) databases, processes and tools to support the needs of the program. The GIS Analyst also maintains existing and new GIS services and conducts research on new and emerging technologies related to field data collection and data management. Finally, the GIS Analyst is responsible for providing training materials and assisting field staff statewide on use of GIS tools and databases, troubleshooting issues virtually. 

As a non-permanent appointment through June 30, 2025, DNMP aims to hire a proficient user of ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to use out-of-the-box tools and innovative ideas to develop, maintain and provide initial support for key GIS field processes. The ideal candidate would be ready to jump into these activities to build program capacity as well as possess a personal goal of developing their portfolio as a GIS professional.

Position and Salary Information
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is recruiting a full-time non-permanent DNMP GIS Analyst. This position is approved for a home duty station located anywhere in Washington State and is not union represented. 

Duties
Some of what you will enjoy doing will include: 
  • Develop viewable, editable, and field accessible GIS systems using tools available through ESRI for logging spatial data through field activities including water and soil monitoring, site inspections, remote data sensing, and other processes. 
  • Develop a standardized mapping template for GIS lay-users to create high quality printed maps, accessible through ArcGIS Online or other low-cost web applications. 
  • Integrate and maintain existing GIS systems to unify and streamline data management processes between ESRI applications, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Power BI, and custom web applications. 
  • Recommend and identify database requirements from Program staff to develop updated GIS systems and tools.
  • Create streamlined and automated field data collection forms, robust analysis tools, and simple reporting platforms. 
  • Design, QA/QC and publish to users’ forms needed for various field assessments, surveys, and inspection purposes.
  • Conduct research and support development into new and emerging technologies related to both data collection and data management.
  • Maintain and perform complex spatial statistics and analysis on datasets.
  • Independently performs data acquisition and manipulation of external datasets.
  • Use Python, HTML and Arcade programming languages as well as ArcPro model builder to create automation tasks that aid in the synthesizing and reporting of survey efforts and data requests.
  • Research, edit, and maintain database metadata documentation and ensure adherence to ArcGIS online databases. 
  • Work with deployed field staff statewide to train on how to utilize field data collection software and hardware.
  • Provide training and troubleshooting assistance virtually or with limited travel throughout the state of Washington in support of field operations.
  • Develop digital help documentation to be utilized by both internal field, supervisor, and management level users to aid in the use of customized mobile and web mapping applications.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:   
  • A Bachelor's degree in cartography, geography, photogrammetry, geographic information systems, computer sciences, remote sensing, land survey, civil engineering, natural resources or closely related field that includes at least one course in cartography and one course in computer sciences or geographic information systems.
AND
  • One year of professional cartographic or geographic information systems production experience. A Master's degree with major study in cartography will substitute for the required experience.
  • One college level course in cartography and one college level course in either computer sciences or geographic information systems
OR
  • One college level course in cartography and one college level course in either computer sciences or geographic information systems AND any combination of four years of: related undergraduate college education and full-time experience in technical cartographic or geographic information systems production will substitute for the Bachelor's degree.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 
  •  1-3 years of experience with ESRI ArcPro and ArcGIS Online with proficiency in feature service data management, field maps, survey 123 and story map creation and editing
  • Experience with writing custom ArcGIS-based Python scripts or Model Builder
  • An interest and experience with natural resources and agriculture
  • Experience with web and mobile data applications editing using Javascript and Python

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, duties, or qualifications, please reach out to Kyrre Flege at [email protected] and reference job #2024-09830. 
Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits
  • A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
  • WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
  • 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
  • Commute Trip Reduction Program. 
For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.

How to apply:
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
    
· Current resume detailing experience and education
· A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
· Three professional references
· Two work product samples from your GIS portfolio

By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
 
Applications with comments "see attachments" will be considered incomplete.
  
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected].

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.

Equity at WSDA 
The Department of Agriculture recognizes, appreciates, supports, embraces, and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, and our unique needs and desires for belonging, respect, and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning, improvement, and advancement.

We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with?criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 
Contact Us

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at [email protected].
 
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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.
   
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
 
Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. 

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

HOW TO APPLY
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4622924

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