GIS Natural Resource Scientist w/ Washington Dept of Natural Resources (Olympia, WA)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/dnr/jobs/3234514/geographic-information-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-3

Geographic Information Scientist, Natural Resource Scientist 3
Recruitment #2021-09-7117
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Washington Geological Survey Division. Do you love using spatial data to communicate geoscience to the public? Do you enjoy helping others solve GIS problems? Do you secretly get excited about datums and map projections? If so you might be a great fit for our team at the Washington Geological Survey! We are looking for a GIS specialist with a geography or geoscience background to join our highly motivated team of editors, cartographers, and data scientists as part of our Publications Group. As part of our team you will use your experience with GIS and understanding of basic geographic principles to provide support to Survey scientists in the use of GIS software and the implementation of GIS solutions for a variety of science, data management, and data publication needs. This will include publishing map services to our online interactive Geologic Information Portal, developing new stand-alone interactive map experiences, and working with others in our team to help our scientists develop and publish new database schemas. You will use your excellent communication skills and customer service-oriented mindset to teach others how to use GIS software and develop solutions to make complex GIS workflows more efficient. The work you do and the help you provide to others will make an important contribution to the Survey’s efforts to publish the best possible science.

Duties
Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and publishing map services that make our wide array of geologic datasets available to the public via our Geologic Information Portal, with databases covering topics ranging from geologic mapping, landslide inventories, and tsunami inundation modeling to subsurface borehole logs and geophysical data compilations.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining new interactive GIS web map applications for publication on our website.
• Providing GIS training and technical support to our scientists by acting as the go-to person for GIS questions in the Survey.
• Patience and good communication both verbally and in writing to train people with a range of comfort levels with technology.
• An appreciation for teamwork, and a positive, diligent, solutions-oriented work ethic.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Geography or other related field.
• Three years of experience working with ArcGIS including expert knowledge of ArcGIS Pro.
• Three years of experience working with Esri GIS solutions including publishing map services and developing online map experiences and apps using Esri tools.
• Three years of experience in database schema design and data management.
• Working knowledge of geographic map projections, datums, and coordinate systems.
• Experience in explaining complex topics orally and in writing to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.

• DNR Core Competencies: 
  • Personal Accountability 
  • Value Others 
  • Compassionate Communication 
  • Inspire Others 
  • Commitment to Excellence
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The Commissioner of Public Lands has instituted a requirement that all employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021, as a condition of employment.   Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made.  An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.  

​Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Masters degree in Geography or other related field.
• Undergraduate or graduate coursework in geology or physical geography.
• Familiarity with coding languages such as Python or Arcade.

Supplemental Information
Location: 
One of the world's most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia. For more information on this area visit, http://olympiawa.gov.
 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR's telework policy.