Initial Posting Date: 11/08/2024

Application Deadline:11/24/2024

Agency:Water Resources Department

Salary Range:$4,741 – $7,170

Position Type:Employee

Position Title:GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 4)

Job Description:

The Oregon Water Resources Department has an exciting job opportunity on our Information Technology team for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst! If you are a service-oriented Information Technology professional and enjoy building custom maps and data analysis while providing effective and efficient customer service, then this could be the position for you!

Working Title: GIS Analyst

Classification: Information Systems Specialist 4

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Representation: SEIU

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Eligible for OT in the form of compensatory time with manager approval

Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $4,741-$7,170 | after PERS* will be $5,072-$7,665. This is salary range 25.

Work Location: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301

Hybrid/Remote Work: Eligible based on business need

About the Oregon Water Resources Department  

The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Our Vision 

The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs. 

Core Values 

Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do.  We act with honesty and promote transparency. 

Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources. 

Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise. 

Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve. 

Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow. 

2019-2024 Strategic Plan 

The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities for 2019-2024 are to: 

• Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses 
• Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity 
• Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence 

About our Team 

The Information Services section is a relatively small but mighty team of professionals who are critical to the optimal functioning of the Department. The team is comprised of three-sections: 1) Application Development 2) Service Desk 3) Network, Systems, and Data. 

About the Position 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide GIS (mapping) services and support to agency staff.

This position resides in the application development unit which and provides custom mapping services using the ArcGIS Pro software, and internally crafted applications and scripts for internal and external customers.

This position will provide customer assistance and day to day operations around custom mapping, data analysis, and water rights processing support. This position will work closely with application development team on custom mapping requests and data analysis opportunities. This position also works to support our water rights application processing staff to resolve data challenges to expediate the response.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of information systems experience in:
Direct customer facing IT Support on networking issues, hardware and software issues

OR

An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
AND

One (1) year of information systems experience in:
Direct customer facing IT Support on networking issues, hardware and software issues

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro or other Geospatial software applications
• Strong attention to detail in a highly technical environment
• Strong active listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn, modernize, and apply new technical skills or technology enhancements to adapt to the ever-changing IT environment.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving, troubleshooting technical or data issues and escalating or resolving based on business priorities.
• Exposure to programming scripting languages

We are most interested in finding the most qualified candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Paid and unpaid experience may count towards the preferred qualifications.

If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application. 

Working Conditions 

Office environment with the following conditions:

• High volume of quality work must be accomplished within tight timeframes with minimal supervision.

• Requires concentration while working on highly technical information in an open office environment where there are frequent interruptions.

• Requires managing multiple and competing priorities.

• Requires frequent and extended periods of desktop or laptop computer use.

• Requires excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Requires constant use of computer input/output devices.

• Occasional travel around the state using a state vehicle. Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.

What’s in it for you?  

In addition to offering a culture of care and inclusivity and working among a highly skilled team to dive into meaningful work, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:   

• Exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1 to 5% of the total premium.  
• Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.  
• Access to an additional four days of discretionary leave – 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Governor’s Leave each year.  
• Eleven paid holidays per year.  
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.   
• Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).  
• The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must qualify). 

Application Requirements 

Please ensure to provide your resume and cover letter for full consideration. 

• Provide a cover letter.
• Provide a resume.

Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at WRD_DL_HR@water.oregon.gov.  

Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account. 

Important Information  

PERS Salary Information 

* NON-PERS ELIGIBLE (Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service. PERS ELIGIBLE (Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc.) The salary listed will state base monthly salary, which is BEFORE PERS.   

Accommodations 

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, we invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions please contact our HR team at wrd_dl_hr@water.oregon.gov. 

Future Vacancies    

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months.     

Work Authorization 

The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.     

Veterans  

If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.   

Application Review Process 

In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and desired qualifications above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation. 

The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.