Legislative GIS and Data Visualization Analyst W. Oregon Legislature (Temp Remote in OR)

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​Come work with Oregon’s Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO)! Our mission is to provide professional nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that supports and informs the policymaking process. The LPRO team is a collaborative group of colleagues who spur one another on to excellence and support each other’s success. We take pride in serving all of Oregon’s 90 legislators and the people of the state well.

​This recruitment is for a GIS and Data Visualization Analyst, who will design, execute, and present spatial and other data analyses to inform policy development and evaluation by the members of the Legislative Assembly. This position works closely with LPRO legislative and research analysts through a team-based staffing model to support committees, task forces, and workgroups and respond to legislators’ research requests.

This position provides technical consultation to legislators and LPRO staff, serves in a supportive role across policy areas, and assists with a wide array of geospatial policy research and other requests with visual display components, ensuring high-quality and timely data-informed products and services.

The work of the GIS and Data Visualization Analyst allows for a hybrid work schedule (partly on-site, partly telework) dependent on time of year. During legislative sessions, LPRO employees typically work on-site to serve the assembly and staff. However, this position has flexibility for telework depending on work assignments and legislative needs. When the legislature is not in session, this position is eligible for teleworking and a flexible work schedule.

We encourage you to explore the position description provided to determine if your education and work history are comparable to those listed. If so, and you are ready to engage in shaping and instituting this exciting new position, please apply.

The work history and experience of the successful candidate will include:
Knowledge of:

• Research design and the techniques, methods, and principles used in geospatial research;
• GIS and other data visualization software capabilities;
• Data visualization design principles.

Skill to:

• Analyze, interpret, and explain technical data, trends, and reports in large groups and open public meetings;
• Evaluate external data, research, and reports for bias and accuracy;
• Locate and use appropriate data sources to conduct geospatial analysis;
• Develop and maintain databases to support complex research projects;
• Present technical reports and narrative summaries to a lay audience verbally and in visual form to meet needs of intended audience;
• Display findings in a professional, effective, clear, and visually useful way.

Ability to:

• Independently and collaboratively design and execute GIS focused research;
• Critically evaluate research products and provide substantive feedback, including review of research reports and research products and provision of constructive feedback to colleagues;
• Respond to questions and provide substantive analysis concisely to lawmakers in open public meetings;
• Quickly learn and understand new and complex topics as required to meet project needs;
• Prioritize competing demands and meet hard deadlines;
• Maintain attention to detail;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment;
• Understand political context of policy questions, research, and analyses.

HOW TO QUALIFY:
Your application must demonstrate:

• Master’s level degree in any discipline that included one year of coursework using software to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative reports and one year of coursework in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures; AND
• 3-5 years of demonstrated research experience performing geospatial analysis

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
In the coming months, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This, coupled with the restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic, will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project and health guidelines dictate. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
* Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefits package.
• We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of 7 small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.