Job Title: Cadastre GIS Editor
Opening Date/Time: Mon. 06/26/17 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 07/27/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $4,005.00 – $5,253.00 Monthly $48,060.00 – $63,036.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, Washington
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources

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Service, Science, Sustainability

 

Under the leadership of the Commissioner of Public Lands, our work at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is done with the public’s interest in mind, which means transparency and public knowledge.  Our decisions are guided by sound science as we manage state trust lands, native ecosystems and natural resources. We support the vision of a sustainable future by protecting and managing the natural resources so future generations will have them.   DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. We generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. But managing lands is only half of our story. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.   The DNR has an annual operating budget of approximately $187 million and has over 1200 permanent employees with approximately 300 additional staff hired during the summer fire season.

We have some of the most talented people in the industry.  We honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.  We invite you to learn more about our culture, our careers, and why some of the top forestry and natural science professionals have joined Washington DNR by visiting our DNR website.

 Duties:
Cadastre GIS Editor Land Surveyor 2 Recruitment # 2017-06-7065-05970

SALARY RANGE:

$4,005 – $5,253 per month

TYPE OF POSITION:       

Permanent, Full-time.   This position is represented by the WPEA.  Important Note:  Once appointed to this position the incumbent will be required to pay union dues or other representation fees within the first 30 days of employment.

LOCATION:                       

Olympia, Washington

CLOSES:

27 July 2017 Note: Recruitment may be extended after 27 July depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.

POSITION PROFILE:   This position acts as lead Cadastral Data Manager for Agency land ownership in the CADASTRE GIS database. Coordinates and performs updates to land ownership data within the GIS. Responsible for updating and maintaining the Public Land Survey System, DNR managed parcels, Boundaries, County and Administrative Unit (Region district etc.) GIS layers. Establishes GIS editing standards and procedures for the data layers listed above, updates metadata and Cadastre Editing guidebook on an as-needed basis. Evaluates and tests new software and software upgrades for compatibility with existing data systems. This position supports the DNR Engineering Division through the Title & Records Office that has land ownership data linked to the GIS ownership data, the Financial Management Division is supported through the Capital Asset Inventory that uses the GIS ownership data as a source. Agency Land Managers, Foresters, Right of Way specialists and other personnel involved in any land management activities in other divisions and all regions also rely upon timely and accurate updates to the land ownership GIS layers as well.

 Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         In depth knowledge of law pertaining to locating and dividing land; professional standards of surveying and mapping; knowledge of principles and calculation techniques regarding land boundaries.

·         Ability to interpret survey maps and data, calculate various types of legal descriptions.

·         Knowledge and training in GIS and/or CAD software so as to be able to efficiently prioritize and edit complex spatial and tabular relationships within the Cadastre database.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience with GIS database design and maintenance.

·         ESRI ArcMap spatial editing experience.

·         AutoCAD survey drafting experience.

·         Proficiency at keyboarding.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

·         Possession of a valid Land Surveyor in Training Certificate within one year of hire.

·         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.

·         Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

 Supplemental Information:
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 for this posting 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 Justin Holt at (360)902-1206 justin.holt@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, 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 (TTY) by dialing 711.