Why It’s a Great Opportunity: 
As an experienced, creative Geographic Information System (GIS) Programmer/Engineer professional with proven technical skills and a consultative mindset, you will focus on implementing complex technical solutions and provide GIS programming, analysis, and system implementation/integration for both internal County departments and regional GIS partners.

You will be providing GIS programming expertise, maintaining GIS enterprise systems, and helping to set future directions in a changing GIS technology world. You will immediately learn the existing Esri GIS platform and application maintenance needs, and also help with a GIS migration to a new virtual platform and ArcGIS Pro. (See below for potential projects)

How to be Successful in the Role: 
With the rapidly changing IT environment, we need someone who is strong technically as well as adaptable, a life long learner responsive to customer needs, yet professional. Teamwork, creative, problem solving and trouble shooting, anticipating needs and confidence in addition to your technical skills will help you be successful.

Your Future in this Role: The IT Division has access to numerous training opportunities, which include peer, industry, vendor, and official Pierce County training as well as access to established procedures, standards, practices, and system documentation. Our training program is designed to help you develop as both a professional in your role as a GIS Programmer/Engineer and as a Pierce County employee. Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the IT Division and Pierce County.

Possible Projects:

1. Regular upgrades to next version of ArcGIS Desktop– in 2021 that is ArcGIS Pro which is more extensive of course – other years it is not so large an effort.
   1. Develop new or rewrite custom ArcGIS Pro add-ins using C# and Pro SDK as needed.
2. Maintenance and feature enhancements of existing web applications like CVWeb, PublicGIS etc. on an ongoing basis
3. New web application development
4. Play a lead role in actual execution of Enterprise GIS move to Nutanix(new virtual environment). Note: Considerable work has already been done to prepare for this project implementation. Several Spatial Services and IT team members will be involved.
   1. Project planning & management
   2. Evaluate and provide lead-level technical solutions to any new issues that arise during deployment of ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, Sql Server
5. Web service development to support non-GIS centric applications like a 311 system, Assessor’s ATIP, PALS+, and external customer apps like CityWorks).
6. Constant research and familiarization with new technology solutions to answer requirements throughout the county.
7. Develop python scripts and applications using various python api’s and frameworks as needed to support the Enterprise GIS platform
8. Improve code deployment, coding style, documentation and code management processes 

A classification job description with a more detailed list of essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities can be found here.

Recruiting Requirements aka what we hope to see on Your Resume:

• Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Geography or related field AND
• Four or more years of Information Technology/GIS experience
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in GIS/asset management systems and Esri platform

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

• Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License may be required when travel is required of the position
• Due to COVID, the selected candidate will temporarily work remotely until a “to be determined” date

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• Upload a current resume demonstrating your qualifications
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.  Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.  Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?