Description

South Puget Sound Region Cartographer 3/GIS Specialist
Recruitment #2023-1-5288
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.
Location: South Puget Sound Region - Enumclaw, WA (Location may be flexible within Region)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered.

Positions with permanent duty stations in King County receive an additional 5% added to their monthly base salary. The salary listed on this announcement reflects the additional 5%.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region. Are you an experienced cartographer who can provide strategic direction and have a passion for working with and assisting professional natural resources staff and multiple projects? Do you enjoy the challenge of bringing together diverse perspectives for a common goal? Do you enjoy helping others grow and reach their full potential in the technology world? Well, this may be your dream job! We are the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and we are looking for a Region GIS Specialist with excellent communication/people skills and a strong background in GIS support, data input/maintenance and spatial analysis to be the South Puget Sound Region Cartographer.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Functions as the region expert on data input/maintenance, spatial analysis and compiles data for the State Lands program in South Puget Sound and Northwest Regions.
• Performs GIS analysis.
• Performs information technology specialist duties and GIS support.
• Maintains tabular and spatial data within Land Resource Manager (LRM) database. Provides region wide support for LRM with regard to updates, oversight, technical assistance, troubleshooting, and dialogue with Division.
• Designs custom (presentation quality) maps.
• Assists with creating and editing Product Sales Maps for South Puget Sound Region.
• Provides oversight and review and publicly distributed cartographic products.
• Advise employees with scoping GIS information needs and understanding information sources.
• Maintains the South Puget Sound Region SharePoint website.
• Provides training, assistance and serves as the senior expert in GIS and technology systems.
• Collaborates with the various Division ITD GIS staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree involving major study in geography, cartography, forestry or closely related field.
• One or more years of experience analyzing, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications and hardware, or providing customer or technical support in information technology.
• 1 year professional experience producing map products and associated analysis data for management decision-making.
• 3 years of experience using ArcGIS or GIS Arc/INFO.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Working Conditions:

• Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to complete their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) or be approved for a medical or religious exemption and accommodation as a condition of employment. Please note, any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status or having an approved medical or religious exemption and accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved exemption and accommodation. “Fully vaccinated” means the following: An employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen) authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use, or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five years’ experience in an area of natural resource science or cartography.
• The ability to coach and lead other employees, especially those who are not subordinate, and the ability to collaborate with fellow employees to find solutions.
• Two years’ experience working with the department’s specialized software such as LRM.

Supplemental Information

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 890-2149 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

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Questions? Please contact Brandon Mohler at (360) 918-1115, brandon.mohler@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

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