This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations: Critical information internal/external necessary to performing essential functions. 

Are you an experienced GIS Data Steward that is eager to provide information management and service delivery functions for land asset management, recreation, conservation and planning?  

Picture yourself on a team that is responsible for the design, implementation, integration and maintenance of enterprise systems of record and the application of best IT/GIS practices. 

With that in mind, 

This is an opportunity to produce essential Relational Database Management System ‘RDBMS-driven’ content for internal and external applications and cloud-based services.

With your experience, you will apply IT best practices, ensuring quality assurance and timely delivery of content and data services.

We are seeking a candidate with strong written and verbal communication skills who has the willingness and aptitude to provide technical assistance while ensuring successful customer service delivery.

The optimal candidate is a team player who respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute to the project.

Our I.T./GIS Data Stewardship   

• Provides continuity in the operations and maintenance (O&M) of enterprise-level relational database management systems.
• Ensures data maintenance and data integrity are met through formulations of procedures and standards to ensure effective data management, across the enterprise.
• Streamlines business workflows for enterprise data management, discovery and reporting.
• Develops, uses and enhances customized scripts, tools and applications for – automating data management workflows, mitigating system failures, tracking/resolving issues, scheduling tasks, batching production jobs, and generating reports.
• Performs miscellaneous mapping support for a variety of programmatic business activities and services (e.g., planning, public recreation).
• Provides technical assistance, as needed, on new projects/initiatives that require additional GIS capacity and resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards: 
  1. Office setting – this position requires extensive computer use and sitting and/or standing in a busy office environment.
  2. Teleworking options are currently available.
• Schedule: 
  1. Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  2. Occasional flexibility in work schedule may be required in order to respond to a change in project deadline and/or priority.
• Travel Requirements    
  1. Some travel may be required to attend trainings, meetings and conferences.
• Tools and Equipment    
  1. Computer hardware, software and mobile/cloud technologies.
• Customer Relations      
  1. Requires strong teamwork and effective collaboration among coworkers and stakeholders.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

          OR 

          OR 

AND

• Experience managing IT/GIS datasets in various formats, coordinate systems, etc.
• Solid understanding of cartographic design principles; experience designing map layouts/templates in ArcGIS/ArcPro.
• Knowledge of public land survey system (PLSS), non-PLSS lands descriptions and land survey principles.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience writing and/or modifying SQL statements to retrieve and summarize records from RDBMS.
• Basic experience with the Python scripting language.
• Formal coursework or certification in natural resource management, land management, land survey or a closely related field.
• Experience with multiple technologies and the ability to learn new things quickly.

Core Competencies for Success: 

• Leveraging the ArcGIS/ArcPro architecture for data development, collection, maintenance and reporting.
• Use of ArcGIS/Pro data editing tools and methodologies.
• Appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology.
• Applying best practices and quality control measure.
• Designing and publishing custom map templates.

Resume must indicate experience in these requirements and years of experience.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification. 

In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Contact information for three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS),   Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,   Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION – WFSE: 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore; we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  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 needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.