Required Qualifications:

An Associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science; GIS applied science OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in GIS, programming, information technology or related program

AND

Two (2) years recent senior level professional experience using Esri ArcGIS technology (ArcGIS Desktop and Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcSDE products).  Experience includes but not limited to analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming in large-scale and/or organization-wide information systems.

OR

Four (4) years recent senior to expert level professional experience using Esri ArcGIS technology (ArcGIS Desktop and Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcSDE products). Experience includes but not limited to analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming in large scale and/or organization-wide GIS software applications and writing code and running scripts in Python. 

 
Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on geography/GIS, computer science, or a natural sciences field AND four (4) years of software development experience, including project management, application architecture, C# or comparable programming experience and database administration. At least three (3) of the four (4) years of experience should be within the last four (4) years.
• Knowledge of environmental and/or science based business areas.
• Familiarity with commonly accepted IT Industry standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated initiative to improve skills through training or other learning opportunities.
• The ability to distil end-user requirements into a technology solution which is centered primarily on Microsoft technologies.

Application Instructions:

Please include the following documents as an attachment to your application:

• A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
• A resume outlining your professional experience.
• An unofficial copy of your college transcripts.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”


Other Information:

If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
 
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Rob Dengel at: rdel461@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Rob to inquire about the status of your application.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.

The Washington State Department of Ecology 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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.