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GIS Analyst

Salary: $61,996.80 – $75,536.64 Annually
Location: Mason County, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400010
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
 
 
 

Description

 

This position provides support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Mason County Geographic Information System (GIS). This position requires knowledge, understanding, and experience applying GIS technology solutions to local government enterprise GIS.

 

Examples of Duties

 

Performs technical work designing, developing, and implementing GIS applications in an enterprise GIS environment.
 
Oversees the operation and maintenance of existing GIS databases and applications.
 
Develops GIS procedures and solves spatial problems through techniques of GIS analysis.
 
Prepares cartographic products as needed by Mason County, other agencies and the public and performs related work as required.
 
Performs data creation, data development and conversion from various sources of information, data editing, and quality assurance/quality control.
 
Works with GIS users to define functional requirements for GIS applications, and supports the GIS user base by monitoring user feedback, identifying technical problems and solutions, and maintaining software applications.
 
Prepares FGDC metadata documentation, and preserves accuracy standards.
 
Scheduled visits to observe field data collection for the purpose of improving and sustaining effective interaction between the GIS Department and field survey crews.
 
Reading and interpreting legal descriptions, engineering drawings, survey notes, and tract descriptions.
 
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.  Shows initiative in performing job functions. Performs related work as required.
 
Knowledge of:
  • The principles and techniques of applying GIS technology solutions to local government.
  • FGDC Metadata content and accuracy standards.
  • Oracle, SQL and/or Access. 
Skilled in:
  • Using the ESRI suite of products and AutoCAD.
  • Technical writing.
Ability to:
  • Structure and design databases.
  • Manage time efficiently.
  • Communicate courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geography / Cartography / GIS, Civil Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Two years minimum experience with the development and implementation of GIS Technology
 
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
  • Maintenance of current skills and additional training as needed.

 

Supplemental Information

 

New regular employees shall normally be placed at Step 1 of the appropriate salary range. 
 
This position is covered under the Mason County Engineers’ Guild Collective Bargaining Agreement. 
 
OTHER COMPENSATION: 
BILINGUAL PAY: Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per month for the General certification. Certificate must be authorized by the County.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE:
  • Associates Degree 1.5%
  • Baccalaureate Degree 3.0%
  • Master’s Degree 4.5%
Work Settings: Office Environment  

 

Please review the class specification for additional information. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of this class.

Agency
County of Mason (WA)
Address
411 N 5th St

Shelton, Washington, 98584
Website
http://masoncountywa.gov