GIS Analyst w/ Oregon Health Authority (pdx)

GIS Analyst (Research Analyst 3) Limited Duration (24 months)
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​Job Description:
This is a full-time, limited duration employment opportunity for anyone to apply.  Current State of Oregon employees may have an additional option as a job rotation.  This position is represented by a union. 

Limited duration positions are benefit eligible positions with a designated maximum length of service. This position is expected to last through December 1, 2022; however, it could end at any time or be extended.

NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required to be attached to your application.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) together have launched a new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU). The CRRU located in Portland, Oregon is recruiting for one (1) GIS Analyst position.

What will you do?
As a GIS Analyst you will support the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services operations for the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit by identifying variables and trends around COVID-19 in different locations within Oregon using geographic information system methods. Activities will include creating programs that convert GIS information from one format to another, development of tools for loading or transferring data between different systems, liaising with GIS analysts in other sections of OHA, state and local governments, and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you?
The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled epidemiologist with experience in infectious disease, apply today.

What are we looking for?
Requested Skills

• Minimum requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports; OR Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
• Professional experience using GIS
• Experience with professional systems design.
• Problem-solver and analytical thinker who can fluidly adapt to business challenges while maintaining best practices and standards.
• Able to work collaboratively and foster collaboration amongst team members at all levels.
• Experience working in a cross-functional role with many stakeholders, priorities and active streams of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
• Skill to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
• Skill to establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

How to Apply

• Attach a resume
• Attach a cover letter
• Complete the online application
• Complete questionnaire