GIS Analyst w/Washington County (Hillsboro, OR)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/3308127/gis-analyst

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and self-motivated GIS professional with experience supporting Long Range Planning projects and staff. Ideally, they will great customer service skills and experience with Python, Arcade, ArcGIS Enterprise, and supporting map services in ArcGIS Online and Portal. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the ability to work interdependently, think creatively, and communicate effectively.
This recruitment may also be used for vacancies that will become available within the next six-month period.

​Why Washington County?
As one of Oregon's Healthiest Counties, we care about our employees and are actively exploring ways to improve one's work/life balance. Your total compensation package will be comprised of more than just your annual salary; it will also include a comprehensive benefits package with family and domestic partner health benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid. Other benefits include a deferred compensation program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Click to learn more about Benefit Offerings and Wellness Programs at Washington County!
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Duties may include:

• Performs complex spatial analysis and database queries; designs, creates, and maintains geodatabases; develops and maintains data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases; and converts data into alternative formats.
• Analyzes data to design and prepare a variety of maps, illustrations, web map applications, and other graphic representations that display layers representing spatial data.
• Uses various programming languages to modify existing software to increase functionality, automate processes, or build analysis tools; writes and maintains scripts; debugs application flow and design, documents and tests software modifications; and translates geographic and demographic data into formulas for data entry.
• Provides technical support on GIS software; serves as a technical resource for other staff on difficult GIS databases and application issues; and provides training to work groups using GIS applications and mapping.
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Participates in work and advisory groups to coordinate data use with other Washington County departments and external agencies.
• Coordinates and works with other GIS Analysts and information systems management to determine direction of GIS application development and implementation.
• Participates in forums and discussions with managers of information systems and other GIS Analysts to recommend computer software or hardware acquisitions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience:

• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• A Bachelor's Degree in planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, cartography, computer science, surveying, or a related field; AND
  Three (3) years of experience in geographic information systems design.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver's license in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
• Washington County organizes its positions into classifications. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review these classifications, please use the following links: GIS Analyst.
• Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Department of Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Requirement: Driving a motorized vehicle is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting appropriate DMV documentation, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.