GIS Web Application Developer (IT Specialist 4)
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Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenDo you enjoy working independently with the support of a team environment? Are you into collaborative GIS and application development? Are you a programmer who’s looking to work for an organization that is dedicated to improving the environment? If so, then the GIS Web Application Developer position may be the best choice for you.
This position provides consultation and guidance for geospatial projects within the Water Quality Program that Ecology employees and the public rely on to manage state resources and protect Washington’s environment.
We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to quickly assess a situation and make a decision, and the ability to communicate with a diverse audience.
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts - Duties
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The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) provides a variety of services to individual users, IT professionals, business managers, and environmental programs. This position is located at our Headquarters in Lacey, WA, supporting our Water Quality Program.
The GIS Web Application Developer is responsible for providing senior-level geospatial application and geoprocessing development support for the agency.
Job duties include:- Consulting with clients to determine business and system requirements, designing and analyzing alternative solutions.
- Designing graphical user interfaces and business workflows.
- Constructing complex geospatial applications and services using the Javascript and Python programming languages, .net XML, HTML, CSS, T-SQL, SQL Reporting Services, and Visio for system documentation that combines geospatial data from multiple sources and data systems.
- Implementing application architecture for custom information systems using Ecology’s standard software development platform which adheres to industry best practices and agency software development standards. Current development platform includes: C# programming language, Active Server Pages.Net (ASP.Net), HyperText Markup Language-5 (HTML5), XML, JavaScript, TFS, MVC and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Developing and presenting application prototypes to business and management teams.
- Conducting peer reviews, leading unit testing, planing deployments, and posting implementation reviews.
- Tracking, resolving, and documenting critical application issues/bugs and logging enhancement requests.
This is a project position set to end on May 31, 2019 - Qualifications
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Required Qualifications
An Associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science or GIS applied science, or completion of a 2 year accredited vocational training program in GIS, programming, information technology, or related program AND two years’ recent professional level experience using Esri ArcGIS technology (ArcGIS Desktop and Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcSDE products).
Experience includes but is not limited to analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining, and/or programming in large-scale and/or organization-wide information systems.
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Four years’ recent professional level experience using Esri ArcGIS technology (ArcGIS Desktop and Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcSDE products).
Experience includes but is not limited to analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining, and/or programming in large-scale and/or organization-wide information systems.
Desired Qualifications- A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or environmental science
- Four years of professional experience designing and producing analytical tools and cartographic products. This experience can be gained in conjunction with other requirements.
- Four years of information technology experience programming web-based software applications or developing information systems architecture using Microsoft development technologies such as C#/ASP.Net MVC, SQL Server, TFS, JSON, RESTful Web Services, LINQ and HTML5/JavaScript for mobile applications. At least two of the four years of experience should be within the last 4 years.
- Supplemental Information
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Application InstructionsPlease 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 – (Required).
- A resume outlining your professional experience – (Optional).
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.
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 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 at (360) 407-6186.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visitwww.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 on 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 this position, please email Lester Power at: Lester.Power@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Lester 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.
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