GIS Developer,  IT Application Development – Journey
Recruitment #2021-04-6014
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Information Technology Division. Be part of a dynamic leading-edge team as a GIS Developer. This position provides expert databast system analysis, enhancement, and maintenance support for DNR’s enterprise GIS software and applications. The position has a great mixture database, customer’s service and programming challenges. This position has the opportunity to work with large suite of ESRI products and related software from Portal and ArcGIS Server to Open Data and ArcGIS Online. This is your chance to demonstrate and apply your skills and knowledge of information technology principles, methods and techniques to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve complex datbase, system and applications issues.

Responsibilities:
This position is an expert GIS developer which designs, develops, test, implements, maintains and supports mission critical business functions and custom geospatial and mobile applications for the agency.  This position provides guidance, consultation, and training to other developers, team members, or customers, on software development disciplines and methodologies that comply with the agency software development standards. This position performs highly complex spatial data analyses which requires a high level of expertise with the ESRI-ArcGIS software development platform and problem solving ability. This position responds to and resolves highly complex customer complaints and problems relating to all aspects of GIS, programming and system issues.  This position applies empirical based analytical processes and research to the planning, design and implement IT systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations. Gathers and compiles requirements from business stakeholders and industry subject matter experts, then translate those requirements and function specifications, into technical requirements, functional specifications and other design documents for technical compliance against business requirements.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, information systems, science or related fields. May substitute 7 years of experience for education.
• Four years recent experience designing, programming, and deploying Geographic Information Systems applications.
• Four years recent professional level working experience building custom applications with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Geo-processing, ArcSDE, Java Script, Python, SQL, and Standard Desktop Software.
• Experience trouble shooting all type of technical issues and providing support on GIS application, system, ESRI software and supporting tools including tools such as products as Windows Event Viewer, Charles, Fiddler or other related products.
• Knowledge and experience in all systems development life cycle stages.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Competency with version control software such as SVN.
• Competency with scheduling batch software.

Location: 
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia. For more information on this area visit, http://olympiawa.gov.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

How to Apply: 
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

Application Requirements:

• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions?  Please contact Bradley Montgomery at 707-490-6081, Brad.Montgomery@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov