GIS Application Developer w/Oregon Water Resources Dept.

Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) is recruiting internally and externally or a GIS Application Developer (Information Systems Specialist 6) in the Information Services Division in Salem.  
 
The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. July 17, 2022. 
 
Follow links below to learn more or apply online.
 
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Position Location 
This position is 100% remote, working from anywhere within the state of Oregon or from one of our regional office locations.   
 
The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.  

What you will do 
The primary purpose of this position is to analyze, develop or enhance agency developed desktop and web applications with an emphasis on geographic/spatial data presentation.  In support of this, the position will use a variety of tools and software to code, debug and test developed applications.  This position will also query databases for data sets to be displayed within applications or distributed in reports, spreadsheets and maps.  This position will collaboratively define agency application development standards and practices.  This position will work closely with other IS staff and give direction to junior application developers.  This position will work directly with customers, vendors and technical staff from other agencies as needed.  This position will report to the IS Manager and be largely self-directed.  

This position will help support the Department’s information services and platforms, as called for in the state’s 2017 Integrated Water Resources Strategy by keeping complicated system infrastructure running and available for staff and the public.        

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Information Systems Specialist 6 
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.   
 

• Five (5) years of information systems experience in:  Geographic Information Systems development or administration.  Software and/or Web Application Development. 

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 
• three (3) years of information systems experience in: Geographic Information Systems development or administration.  Software and/or Web Application Development.  

OR 

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; AND 
• one (1) year of information systems experience in: Geographic Information Systems development or administration.  Software and/or Web Application Development.  

The most competitive applicants(s) will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience: 

• Expert knowledge of ESRI GIS software and applied technologies including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Enterprise 

• Expert skills in JavaScript, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, and Python 
• Experience creating JSON services 
• Experience in working with mobile applications and GPS Units 
• Experience with cartography  
• Experience in complex spatial analysis 

• Experience managing geospatial databases including conversion of digital data in various formats and completing metadata 
• Strong SQL knowledge  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Working knowledge of C#, .Net and Microsoft Visual Studio 

 
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job postings may change without notice. ​