Geographic Information Specialist (Information Systems Specialist 5)
- Description
- This is a permanent, full-time, position for a Geographic Information Specialist (Information Systems Specialist 5) located in Salem, Oregon with the Oregon State Police. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future openings.
The Geographic Information Specialist serves in OSP’s Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch supporting pre-incident planning, resource coordination, emergency response, and incident analysis activities.Current OSP employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Union members pay union dues; non-union members pay “fair share.”
Prior to being offered a position, finalists must pass a fingerprint-based security/criminal record background check, as well as a thorough background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Agency Overview
We are the provider of Premier Public Safety Services for Oregon each and every day. Our mission is to enhance the livability and safety for the State of Oregon by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the State. The OSP workforce is comprised of more than 1,300 sworn and professional staff in the areas of patrol, criminal investigation, forensic services, medical examiner, state fire marshal, gaming regulation, fish and wildlife regulation, public safety communications, and information management with a biennial budget of approximately $426 million total funds.
The Mission of the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is to protect citizens, their property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials by providing Premier Public Safety Services. The OSFM accomplishes this mission through efforts focused on fire and life safety prevention, investigation, education, and HAZMAT regulation, planning, and response.
- Duties & Responsibilities
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GIS Construction/Maintenance/Operations:
Provide business analysis for OSFM and fire service programs. Coordinate with IT to research, analyze and solve system problems and coordinate solutions. Evaluate, install, and maintain GIS server infrastructure to ensure optimal performance. Interface with variety of users and security staff for program and system, specifications, documentation of GIS systems or established projects as assigned
Analyze Fire data to create GIS solutions that help meet program and fire service objectives.
Build GIS enhancement/maintenance requests based on agency policy, and needs. Ensure that customers understand and are involved in the design and results of the system. Automate new business processes for a variety of business customers with a moderate level of change.
Ensure that system documentation is finalized and properly filed upon system completion, and kept up to date when system and program changes are made. Ensure data level security is in place and functional. Build new or enhance existing data access systems for differing user needs while ensuring operational security based on function is functioning appropriately.
GIS Systems and Data Customer Assistance
Diagnose user problems and handle user questions for a variety of GIS related applications and platforms for systems affecting the entire agency. Track and report problems and new change requests. Coordinate new system requests between programs and systems and monitor progress on the request. Develop test plans; create test data to ensure successful business operations.Test new GIS related systems and enhancements. Develop and conduct user training on new GIS applications, enhancements and software. Coach users and other support staff on the use of the GIS related systems. Resolve conflicts with data owners and users to ensure data availability. Work in a mixed environment of fire and response data systems and types such as geo data and text-based to provide a common operating picture for the Office.
Acts as the Common Operating Picture technician during incident response in the AOC or in the field with IMT. Attends regional, county, and state meetings representing management and program staff. Represents the Office of State Fire Marshal Management at conferences, workshops, and at training events, exercises, and other programs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
General office environment to include sitting, computer and telephone use, and reading. Attendance at meetings with occasional travel. Will occasionally present information or deliver training to small and large groups. Infrequent attendance at industry conferences and other professional development opportunities. May deploy to major incidents or disasters – such as wildfires – for multiple days at a time to provide GIS and IT support to OSFM staff and resources at the incident base camp. - Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills
- To be considered for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications
- Four years of information systems experience.
Education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field will substitute for the above experience based on the following:- Associate’s degree substitutes for two years of experience.
- Two year accredited vocational training program substitutes for two years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree substitutes for all of the experience.
If using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications, transcripts may be requested at the time of interview.
Driver License
This position requires the successful candidate to have and maintain a valid, unrestricted, license to drive.Preferred Skills
We are also looking for candidates with a work history that demonstrates skill with the following:- Experience with ArcGIS and Intterra Situation Analyst
- Experience in Emergency Services work environment
- Experience with MS SQL Server
- Strong Analytical skills
- Basic Project Management skills
- Experience teaching/training adults in both group settings and one on one
Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have work experience most closely meeting the preferred skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
- Additional Information
- TO APPLY, follow the “Apply” link above.
Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach all required documents. Agency promotional candidates may have preference.
The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with the 1988 DrugFree Workplace Act and Department Policy.
“In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.” Please note, this employer will not sponsor applicants for H1-B visas.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Selection Process: The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience and training. Resumes will not be reviewed unless we request them. Please note that your responses will also be evaluated for English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the needs of the position will be invited to interview.
Communication: All communication regarding your application and status will be done by e-mail. To insure clear communication, please unfilter emails from neogov.com and governmentjobs.com.
Background check: Prior to being offered a position, finalists must pass a fingerprint-based security/criminal record background check, as well as a thorough background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
For more information on veterans’ preference points, visit:
http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtml
For more information about Oregon State Police visit: http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/The Oregon State Police is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and inclusion.
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- Core benefits
Medical, vision and dental insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
- $5,000 in employee basic life insurance
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
- Employer paid defined benefit and defined contribution programs
**Effective November 1, 2016, SEIU represented employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95%. Upon becoming a PERS participating member, SEIU employees pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS.Paid leaves and other benefits
- Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per a month with no maximum accumulation
- Vacation leave earned at a minimum rate of 8 hours per month with accrual rate increases at 5-year increments
- 24 hours personal leave earned each fiscal year
- Ten paid holidays a year
The state also provides access to an innovative Employee Assistance Program that offers work-life counseling, along with homeowner, legal and family resources.
Optional benefits
- Term life (employee, spouse or domestic partner, and dependents
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Option to enroll in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.
The following information describes typical benefits available for employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position or branch of government or be prorated for other than full time work.
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01Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you have completed in computer science, information technology, or related field?
- Associate’s degree
- 2 year accredited Vocational Technical training program
- Bachelor’s or higher level degree
- None of the above
02What best describes the extent of your information systems experience?Note: To receive credit for your answer to this question your experience in this area must be included in the work experience section of your application.
Note: If you have part-time work experience, please select the answer that is equivalent to full time.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years or more
- I do not have experience in this area.
03Do you have a current valid, unrestricted, license to drive issued by the state where you reside?- Yes
- No
04Rate your skills with ArcGIS and Intterra Situation Analyst:- Never used
- Novice
- Intermediate
- Expert
05Tell us about your experience working for or supporting an Emergency Services organization and/or incident:- I do not have Emergency Services experience.
- I have some experience working for or supporting an Emergency Services organization and/or incident.
- I have significant experience working for or supporting an Emergency Services organization and/or incident.
06Rate your skills with Microsoft SQL Server:- Never used
- Novice
- Intermediate
- Expert
07Which best describes your experience teaching/training adults in both group settings and one on one:- Have never done
- Some experience
- Significant experience; I have done this many times
08Which best describes your experience managing projects?- No experience
- Some experience
- I am PMP certified
09Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?- Yes
- No
10Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-IB visa status)?- Yes
- No
11Are you a current employee with the Oregon State Police (OSP)?Note: This includes regular status, trial service and limited duration employees. Temporary and volunteer employees are not included.
- Yes, I am a current (OSP) employee
- No, I am not a current (OSP) employee
12Before you click “Confirm Application”, make sure the work experience and education sections of your application are complete and attach the following:- Veterans’ Preference documentation, if you are requesting preference
Failure to provide all the required information and documentation may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- I have demonstrated my work history in my answers as well as the work experience section of my application and I have attached all the necessary documents.
Required Question
- Agency
- State of Oregon
- Address
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NOTE: Locations vary by Agency/Department
Salem, Oregon, 97301
- Phone
- Agency/Department Contact Information