GIS Analyst w/Multnomah County (PDX)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/2024558-0/gis-analyst

Overview
If  you are someone who has discovered that "wowing" people with the power of GIS requires technical mastery and you're excited to transition beyond production-oriented GIS and put your skills to the test building tools, data, and applications that empower and excite users, we are looking for you!  
In this role you will develop and deliver GIS products & solutions ensuring that customer needs are met. You pride yourself on your forward thinking and collaborative approach, and are excited to be leading all aspects of the product development life-cycle (specifications, development, testing, rollout, documentation, etc).

The Multnomah County Department of County Management (DCM) Division of Assessment, Recording & Taxation (DART) is looking for talented candidates who are eager to have an opportunity to work in an independent, innovative, and future focused role, working to bring GIS to the forefront of a department.  

Who We Are & What We Do:   The Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation (DART) exists to ensure the stability and quality of life of our community through tax administration services that fund and direct local priorities.
Find our more about us on our Public Webpage:  https://multco.us/assessment-taxation

How We Engage: We commit to exemplifying an attitude of inclusiveness and congeniality.  We aim to be innovative yet at the same time are skilled in being resourceful.  

How We Succeed:  Being mindful of our strategic anchors of reliability and responsiveness in every decision to fulfill our commitments not only to those who work here but also to provide better service to our customers.

This rewarding work will be accomplished through:

• Building and maintaining web & mobile GIS tools & products using best available technology for internal and external customers.
• Data Management and support for geographic data related to DART business
• Develop data management workflows that utilize GIS
• Create custom hard copy, web, and story maps
• Design and implement data analysis workflows & tools
• Design, develop and maintain spatial databases
• Geographic analysis and reporting

Candidates who will be the best fit for this role will have attributes that include:

• Building Relationships: Ability to establish business relationships and work effectively with business and end user stakeholders in a dynamic, self-directed, team-based environment
• Collaboration: Works effectively and collaboratively with others in a variety of settings toward shared goals.
• Customer Service: Anticipates, assesses, and responds effectively to the needs of diverse customers, both internal and external.
• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills; communicates effectively with peers, end users, and all levels of corporate management. Effective active listening, interview, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Project & Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results.  Makes the best use of available time and resources to effectively manage tasks and meet productivity expectations.  
• Problem Solving: Uses critical thinking, analytical skills, and a solution-focused approach to address challenging or difficult situations.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in GIS, geography, math, computer science, business, or a related field demonstrating the capacity for the required knowledge and skills; AND

• Experience:  Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience in GIS

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

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 knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS skills (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 and/or Latitude Geographics Geocortex.
• 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.
• Public sector experience

​*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.