Legislative Analyst 3 - GIS Specialist w/ Oregon State Legislature

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/la/Lists/Employment/DispForm.aspx?ID=245

Initial Posting Date:
10/09/2020

Application Deadline:
10/25/2020

Agency:
Legislative Policy & Research Committee

Salary Range:
$6,779 - $10,000

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Legislative Analyst 3 - GIS Specialist (LA2 Underfill Opportunity)

Job Description:
The Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) is seeking a Legislative Analyst to support legislative redistricting efforts with geographic information systems (GIS) mapping expertise. This is a limited duration appointment for one year from the date of hire.

Every 10 years, after the decennial US Census, the Oregon State Legislature is responsible for carrying out redistricting, which is the process of creating reapportioned state legislative and federal congressional maps that reflect changes in demographics identified in Census data.

The Legislative Policy and Research Office supports the legislature in this effort by providing technical services, policy research, and logistical assistance. A team of Legislative Analysts and Committee Assistants collaborate to administer legislative hearings, develop proposed maps, and answer technical and policy questions for the legislature. This Legislative Analyst will be tasked with providing technical GIS mapping expertise to support these efforts.

Additional responsibilities will include:
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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED WORK EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN:
The goal is to fill this position as a Legislative Analyst 3. However, we will consider underfilling this position as a Legislative Analyst 2 and encourage applicants who meet the underfill qualifications to apply. 


HOW TO QUALIFY:
Your application must demonstrate:

Legislative Analyst 3:
A Masters’ degree in a field of study related to public policy or another relevant field such as geographic information systems, geography, environmental science, demography, sociology, political science, and planning/urban planning. AND
Seven (7+) years’ research and analysis experience related to GIS mapping and use of Census data. AND
Four (4) years’ experience administering committees, task forces, or similar groups that involved the development of public policy in a city, county, state, or federal application.

Legislative Analyst 2:
A Masters’ degree in a field of study related to public policy or another relevant field such as geographic information systems, geography, environmental science, demography, sociology, political science, and planning/urban planning. AND

• Creating maps at the request of legislators;
• Teaching LPRO colleagues and others in the legislative branch how to use the ESRI Redistricting Tool, with an emphasis on how to view, create, and edit maps;
• Establishing relationships with ESRI support and partners in the Executive Branch working on GIS;
• Collaborating with LPRO colleagues and legislators to administer legislative hearings on redistricting, including a series of hearings around the state;
• Assisting members of the public in viewing proposed maps in ESRI Redistricting Tool and offering feedback, edits, or creating new maps for consideration; and,
• Other duties related to committee administration, interacting with legislators and members of the public, and providing technical assistance as assigned.
• Experience working with GIS mapping applications;
• Demonstrated knowledge of electoral law and process, including reapportionment (redistricting) ;
• Experience working with elected official and decision makers, especially with a committee, board, commission, or similar body;
• Experience working with Census data;
• Three years’ research and analysis experience related to GIS mapping and use of Census data. AND
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Analytical skills
  • Knowledge of the legislative process
  • Experience with ESRI mapping tools
• Two years’ experience administering committees, task forces, or similar groups that involved the development of public policy in a city, county, state, or federal application.
  
  **An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the  duties of the position may be considered.
  **An additional graduate degree may substitute for one year of experience.
  
  ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR: