GIS Training Coordinator – ITS 3
GIS Training Coordinator – ITS 3
- Description
Note: “The salary listed for this position includes the Legislative approved general wage increase of 2% effective July 1, 2018.”
The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking an experienced GIS specialist who is confident and comfortable stepping into a role training existing staff on GIS technology. This position is the agency’s primary GIS Training Coordinator and trainer and serves as a recognized senior level specialist in all areas of GIS technology. As the GIS Training Coordinator, the incumbent coordinates GIS training opportunities, conducts GIS training and provides technical support for employees throughout the department.
The ideal candidate will need to be proactive, goal orientated and experienced in developing training to reach all audiences. If this sounds like the position that fits your qualifications and interests, we strongly encourage you to apply!
At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?
This position will perform the following work:
- Evaluate and recommend GIS training resources.
- Conduct individual, classroom, and/or web-based GIS training.
- Develop new training materials as needed.
- Provide one-on-one software assistance as needed and work with other business areas to integrate GIS into the workflow.
- Perform GIS application support, troubleshooting, and software testing and evaluation.
- Fulfill custom map and data requests.
An ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelor’s degree OR 4-5 years equivalent experience in Computer Science, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Natural Science or related field.
- Nine (9) semester hours of GIS coursework.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a trainer/instructor.
- At least three (3) years experience using Esri ArcGIS software products.
- Technical writing and presentation skills.
Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the WFSE, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s initial 30 days in this classification.
How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions, as part of the supplemental questions you will need to provide a letter of interest. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Eirik Landes at 360-705-7758 or email to LandesE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-04560.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.
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More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.Insurance BenefitsEmployees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems‘ web site.Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Vacation (Annual Leave)You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.Holidays
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:HOLIDAYDATENew Year’s DayJanuary 1Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthdayThird Monday in JanuaryPresidents’ DayThird Monday in FebruaryMemorial DayLast Monday in MayIndependence DayJuly 4Labor DayFirst Monday in SeptemberVeterans’ DayNovember 11Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday in November & Friday afterChristmas DayDecember 25Personal HolidayEmployee’s selection each calendar year*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.
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01Please cut and paste your letter of interest describing how your experience, training, and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.02Please cut and paste your resume below.03Do you currently hold permanent status with WSDOT (not in a probationary or nonpermanent appointment)?
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- No
04Describe your experience working with GIS in a professional environment. Please include details about your role within your organization, recent and relevant training that you have taken, GIS software you have used, and how long you have been professionally practicing GIS.05Please discuss in detail your experience providing GIS related, technical support to a wide variety of users with varying degrees of skill.06Do you possess experience developing and presenting formal and informal training in the field of GIS?- Yes
- No
07Describe your experience developing and presenting training. Please include the type of training you created, your role, who was the audiences, was it formal one-on-one or group training, tools used and any additional information helpful in assessing your skills and experience in this area. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate “no experience in this area”.08How did you learn of this WSDOT employment opportunity? (select one from the list)- Careers.wa.gov
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- WSDOT Employment Site
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