ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESDuties may include:

1. Performs complex spatial analysis and database queries; designs, creates, and maintains geodatabases; develops and maintains data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases; and converts data into alternative formats.
2. Analyzes data to design and prepare a variety of maps, illustrations, web map applications, and other graphic representations that display layers representing spatial data.
3. Uses various programming languages to modify existing software to increase functionality, automate processes or build analysis tools; writes and maintains scripts; debugs application flow and design, documents and tests software modifications; and translates geographic and demographic data into formulas for data entry.
4. Provides technical support on GIS software; serves as a technical resource for other staff on difficult GIS databases and application issues; and provides training to work groups using GIS applications and mapping.
5. Participates in work and advisory groups to coordinate data use with other Washington County departments and external agencies.
6. Coordinates and works with other GIS Analysts and information systems management to determine direction of GIS application development and implementation.
7. Participates in forums and discussions with managers of information systems and other GIS Analysts to recommend computer software or hardware acquisitions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESEducation and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, cartography, computer science, surveying, or a related field; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in geographic information systems design.

If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States’ accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements:

• Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend appointments and meetings at locations throughout the State of Oregon.

Washington County organizes its positions into classifications. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: GIS Analyst.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWashington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Selection Process:
1. An evaluation of training and experience will be performed by Human Resources. Review of applications will occur the week of August 26, 2019.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include responses to supplemental questionnaire. This process will begin after September 2, 2019.

3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME review step as soon as possible.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans’ Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans Preference Points Instructions (Download PDF reader).

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: hr@co.washington.or.us at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment:
Nicole Stewart, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
nicole_stewart@co.washington.or.us