GIS Program Manager w/ State of Washington Archaeology & Historic Preservation (Olympia, WA)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4215833/gis-program-coordinator 

Who We Are:
 The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is the principal Washington State agency charged with the identification, protection, and regulation of cultural resources, historic properties, and archaeological sites under state and federal laws. To learn more about the vision and role of historic preservation in the State of Washington, download our current Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (Download PDF reader) or visit our website.
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are values central to DAHP’s productivity. We strive to be a collaborative workplace that honors and respects authenticity and unique perspectives while effectively protecting and preserving Washington’s historical and cultural resources for future generations. We support work-life balance and taking time for self-care to promote personal and professional growth. DAHP recognizes that this is a journey and we are constantly learning and taking steps to enhance our commitment to a vision where each one of us is seen, heard, and valued.
 
We acknowledge that our office in Olympia occupies the ancestral and traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, particularly the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Squaxin Island Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.

​What this position entails:
The Program Coordinator is in the Geographic Information System (GIS)/Information Technology (IT) Unit, and plays a critical role in supporting agency functions. The GIS/IT Program is a specialized program area with specific complex components and discrete tasks which distinguish it from the main body of the agency. You will provide stakeholders with information and interpretation of activities and perform specialized technical duties in support of GIS/IT Program activities; including, but not limited to, information technology administrative support, cultural resource recordation, GIS quality control, public facing geospatial web application support, and other assigned GIS/IT related projects.
 
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a self-motivated person who can switch gears smoothly and reprioritize tasks with little notice, who is responsive and able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. We want a person who can communicate effectively and professionally with the public and your colleagues. We support people who are interested in learning and growing, and we appreciate people who look for new and better ways to accomplish tasks and goals. We are looking for someone who will support and follow the parameters of DAHP’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plan, including having awareness of one’s own actions, the ability to understand and appreciate the difference in others, and willingness to exercise self-reflection to create a workplace culture where everyone can be comfortable to do their best work.
 
Why Work For DAHP:
-Protect the Past to Shape the Future! 
The cultural and historic resources of a community tell the story of its past, a past that makes any single community distinct from all other places. Our historic and cultural resources provide everyone with a tangible link to persons and events that have shaped our communities and ourselves. Preserving these physical reminders of our past creates a sense of place, the result being an environment that instills civic pride and community spirit.
 
By preserving significant cultural and historic resources, we can learn from past achievements (as well as mistakes) to improve, enrich, and even enliven, the Washington state that is passed to future generations. By not preserving, we stand to lose the already tenuous grasp we have of past accomplishments, traditions, and values. If we do not work to preserve the diminishing presence of our historic places, we undermine the stability and strength of our future communities.
 
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package we also offer:

• Flexible schedule/hybrid option
• Growth and development opportunities
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster bringing authentic selves to work.
• A Wellness Program that offers work-life balance and self-care activities. 
• If you are interested in a wide variety of duties and enjoy prioritizing, organizing, and engaging with people, this may be for you! As a small agency, we must wear a variety of hats, so every day is a little different. We offer a work-life balance, flexible schedules, remote work options, and a workplace culture of growth and connection. If you are passionate about Pacific Northwest History and Archaeology, this may be what you've been waiting for!

Duties
GIS Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program Project Management

• Perform project management tasks related to the administration of the GIS Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program for all DAHP generated GIS layers (i.e., cemeteries, archaeology sites, survey data, traditional cultural properties, historic properties, and National Register of Historic Places data, etc.)
• Edits data layers within agency GIS mapping applications and enter resource attribute information into SQL databases
• Aids with the research, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of GIS/IT automation tasks that aim to streamline data entry across agency business units using software programs such as MS Power Automate and others

Support Mailbox Management

• Maintain near zero-day response rate for emailed inquiries to the DAHP support mailbox ([email protected])
• Coordinate responses with DAHP business units as appropriate and perform related follow-up tasks to ensure all inquiries have been adequately addressed

WISAARD Permission Management

• Collaborate with WISAARD User Agreement stakeholders and DAHP Program personnel to apply the proper WISAARD user privileges within DAHP WISAARD IT software to vetted stakeholders
• Manage associated person-organization data.  Maintain the user file system.  Keep the information up to date

Survey Report Processing

• Review submitted survey reports, assess data against DAHP reporting standards and guidelines, request more information to meet DAHP reporting standards, and map
• locational data
• Coordinate with DAHP regulatory reviewers to evaluate submitted cultural resource survey reports with DAHP reporting standards
• Consults with lead agencies and report authors to remediate missing reporting details

GIS Program Support

• Maintains regular updates to GIS Program stakeholders 
• Compile and distribute information relative to program activities, confer with other DAHP programs and outside agencies
• Interpret statistical data, historical activity reports, and other materials in the functional area
• Provide GIS/IT application testing and backup to Unit staff

Qualifications
Your work requires knowledge and experience that is specific to cultural resource preservation, information technology (IT) systems, and geographic information systems (GIS).

REQUIRED:
High school graduation or equivalent
AND
Two years of experience in GIS or project management.
OR 
An Associate’s degree with an emphasis in historic preservation, cultural anthropology, archaeology, cartography, geography, photogrammetry, geographic information systems, computer sciences, remote sensing, land survey, civil engineering, natural resources, arts, project management or closely related field.
 
*Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
 
AND
 
Competencies - Incumbent must be able to:

• Independently manage time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
• Develop creative solutions to difficult problems. 
• Be responsible for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with little oversight and direction. 
• Make prompt, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. 
• Examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems. 
• Be flexible with staff and search for solutions to staff issues. 
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and resolve complex and sensitive problems. 
• Earn trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. 
• Diligently attend to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. 
• Identify, collect, and organize data for analysis and decision-making. 
• Resolve difficult or complicated challenges. 
• Use mathematical techniques to calculate data or solve practical problems.

PREFERRED:
Knowledge of archaeology and historic preservation for the following laws as well as understanding of the regulatory consultation workflow.