The King County GIS Center is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist – Journey. The GIS Specialist – Journey will perform ongoing maintenance on complex, highly detailed transportation-related network, infrastructure, facilities, planning, and operations GIS data, including all updates and revisions to these data. Perform data development and ongoing maintenance for GIS data related to urban and regional planning, real property, natural resource planning and management, and other King County functions and services, including all updates and revisions to these data. Complete corrections to resolve all reported errors, omissions, and discrepancies in these data. Maintain the suite of custom editing tools which are used to perform these data maintenance tasks. Design and perform detailed spatial research and analysis, using appropriate and relevant GIS data and digital imagery, to meet the management, planning, and operational needs of all County agencies. Design and develop web applications, maps, tables, and other products to report research and analysis findings to decision makers and make program information available to the public. Train and mentor other staff on data maintenance procedures, protocols, and tools, and serve as team leader for staff who perform this work on an ongoing basis. Develop and nurture effective working relationships with client agency managers and program staff.

King County
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations’ history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make this King County one of the nation’s best places to live, work, and play.

King County Department of Information Technology
KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region’s most critical services.  As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx

Benefits
King County values a work life balance. We offer an outstanding benefits package, 10 paid holidays, life insurance, an employee assistance program and much more. Please visit our website to learn about King County’s commitment to employee’s health and well-being: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/.

Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

TEMPORARY TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT
The work associated with this position will be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.  Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.  There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite.  Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.

To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon Hoeper, shoeper@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-6957

Job Duties

• Perform ongoing maintenance on complex, highly detailed transportation-related network, infrastructure, facilities, planning, and operations GIS data, including all updates and revisions to these data.
• Perform data development and ongoing maintenance for GIS data related to urban and regional planning, real property, natural resource planning and management, and other King County functions and services, including all updates and revisions to these data.
• Complete corrections to resolve all reported errors, omissions, and discrepancies in these data.
• Maintain the suite of custom editing tools which are used to perform these data maintenance tasks.
• Design and perform detailed spatial research and analysis, using appropriate and relevant GIS data and digital imagery, to meet the management, planning, and operational needs of all County agencies.
• Design and develop web applications, maps, tables, and other products to report research and analysis findings to decision makers and make program information available to the public.
• Train and mentor other staff on data maintenance procedures, protocols, and tools, and serve as team leader for staff who perform this work on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and nurture effective working relationships with client agency managers and program staff.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Subject Matter Skills

• Three years of applied professional experience in the application of current and emerging GIS technologies
• Extensive detailed knowledge and familiarity with highly complex transportation network, infrastructure, facilities, planning, and operations GIS data
• Knowledge and experience with other business-specific thematic GIS data
• Advanced skills in spatial and tabular data maintenance procedures, protocols, and tools
• Advanced skills in application of current GIS technologies for research and spatial analysis
• Knowledge and familiarity with large-scale public transit system planning and operations.

Required Software Skills

• Three years of applied professional experience with ArcGIS 10.3 or above
• Applied professional experience with Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, Python, Model Builder, and ArcSDE
• Advanced knowledge and skills with current-state ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.

General Skills

• Advanced project planning and organization skills
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill in analyzing customer business needs
• Skill in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Skill in handling multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work well independently, learning quickly and moving ahead with work assignments efficiently and productively, guiding and assisting others as needed.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, or in a science or technology field with significant application in GIS, or an equivalent combination of GIS experience and knowledge
• Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the application and use of GIS technology.

Desirable Qualifications

• GISP certification is desirable.

Supplemental Information

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State’s best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our “True North“, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles–we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Application Requirements
A completed King County Application with an attached resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

In addition to filling the current vacancy, this position may be used to fill future vacancies.