GIS Analyst w/ Dept of Human Services (Salem, OR)

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--DHS--Summer-Street/GIS-Analyst--Information-Systems-Specialist-7_REQ-110287

​Job Description:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

This announcement will remain open until filled. The initial application screening process will begin on October 25th. We reserve the right to close this position should a satisfactory number of qualified candidates apply. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials without delay in applying!

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a GIS Analyst who will join the Office of Oregon Enterprise of Data Analytics (OEDA) team to educate, plan, coordinate, analyze and represent the rapidly evolving GIS area of expertise with an emphasis on systems development for applications that map services having a client community interaction.

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!

• When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping  Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
• Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision. 
• We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more!
• If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you might benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

What you need to qualify

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in geospatial information systems (ArcGIS) particularly with servers/mainframe application; OR
• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND four (4) years of information systems experience in geospatial information systems (ArcGIS) particularly with servers/mainframe application;  OR
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; AND two (2) years of information systems experience in geospatial information systems (ArcGIS) particularly with servers/mainframe application; OR
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

In addition to the requirements, a resume and cover letter are required.

• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae of your education, knowledge, skills, and previous jobs that qualify you for this position.
• Submit a cover letter no longer than 2 pages and clearly describes how you meet qualifications and the Essential Attributes.
• Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration.

Essential Attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of esri and related GIS software
• Strong, demonstrated customer service skills
• Experience integrating GIS information into operational data reports and dashboards.

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