GIS Analyst w/ Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife (Salem/Hybrid)

ODFW’s Natural Resources Information Management Program is recruiting for a permanent Private Forest Accord, Fish Passage Barrier GIS Analyst ISS-5 position.  Please see the following links for additional details:
 
State employees: Information Systems Specialist 5 (GIS Analyst)
External applicants: Information Systems Specialist 5 (GIS Analyst)
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Job Description:
Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! 

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Do you have advanced skills in Esri ArcGIS Software?  Do you want to make a valuable contribution to conserving Oregon’s fish and wildlife?  This position will support the transfer of responsibilities, from the Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF) to ODFW, for determining and managing stream classification information with an emphasis on development of fish passage barrier data.  Do you enjoy using your GIS and collaboration/coordination skills to build an emerging effort from the ground up? If so, we are looking to fill a permanent GIS Analyst position at our Headquarters office in Salem.

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology via a hybrid work schedule contingent upon business needs.

This announcement will remain open until August 31, 2023 however we will begin reviewing applications at 8:00 am on Monday, July 10, 2023 and may close the announcement at anytime thereafter.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon’s Willamette Valley is the place for you. It is less than an hour from glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl and game birds. The Oregon coast attracts thousands of people who clam, crab and fish in the ocean for halibut, salmon and tuna. The outdoor opportunities are endless when it comes to fish and wildlife in Oregon! If culture is what you seek, the Willamette Valley is the most populated area in Oregon and contains its three largest cities: Salem, Portland and Eugene, which are home to many museums and theaters. The Valley is also known for its vineyards, breweries and fantastic casual dining experiences.

To learn more about the department and the work we do, view the following video at https://myodfw.com/about to see examples of some of the maps we produce, please visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/maps/index.asp

What you will do:

• Oversee and lead most aspects of design, maintenance, project management, and process for GIS-related Fish Passage Barrier (FPB) data development efforts pertaining to the Private Forest Accord (PFA), working on one or more projects of small and large complexity at the same time.
• Manage and maintain agency FPB layers using a variety of GIS and computer applications including tabular and spatial database management, statistical analysis, spreadsheets, word processor, graphics, and communications systems.
• Use GIS software, geodatabases, tabular databases, and spreadsheets in the creation, production, analysis, and stewardship of spatial information.
• Assist in developing and maintaining QA / QC procedures and implement as appropriate.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, including spatial analysis of several derived and collected data products and migrate to other formats as needed.
• Coordinate with ODFW field staff, and ODF staff as necessary, to integrate field collected FPB data into the statewide authoritative dataset.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, lead and/or attend meeting and other activities with field, division, and headquarters ODFW staff and staff from other agencies to accomplish mission critical project objectives, such as developing new data layers.
• Support prioritization of barriers for restoration purposes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.