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Be part of a dynamic leading-edge team as a GIS Systems Administrator. This position manages 50+ servers in a multi-tier, enterprise environment that supports locational based users across the state of Washington and the public.  The position has a great mixture system of administrator, customer’s service and programming challenges. This position has the opportunity to work with large suite of ESRI products and related software from Portal and ArcGIS Server to Open Data and ArcGIS Online.  Some key components of this position includes researching, planning, coordinating, implementing, installing and maintaining new and existing software into a complex environment. This is your chance to demonstrate and apply your skills and knowledge of information technology principles, methods and techniques to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve complex hardware, system and applications issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, information systems, or related fields. May substitute an additional 2 years of experience for education.
• Five years recent professional level working experience performing system administration of data and application server environments for enterprise software applications, such as ArcGIS..
• Experience troubleshooting issues and providing technical support on GIS software and supporting tools in a large technology environment
• Experience with designing, developing, testing, and implementing software applications.
• Three years as a project lead to include planning, budgeting, and staff management.
• Knowledge and experience in all systems development life cycle stages.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor Science degree in GIS and general knowledge of natural resource management.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS software, related extensions and tools including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, and other standard GIS Desktop Software.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology
• PMP Certification

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements

WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
• You must submit the following:
  • Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
  • The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.
• You may not reapply to this position for 30 days.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly.  
 
Questions?  Please contact Bradley Montgomery at phone number (360) 902-1532/brad.montgomery@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
 
By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
 
Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.