{"id":33620,"date":"2020-07-23T14:55:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T21:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=33620"},"modified":"2020-07-23T14:55:25","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T21:55:25","slug":"job-gis-coordinator-city-of-mukilteo-dept-of-community-development-mukilteo-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-gis-coordinator-city-of-mukilteo-dept-of-community-development-mukilteo-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: GIS Coordinator, City of Mukilteo Dept. of Community Development (Mukilteo, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Website link here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/mukilteo\/jobs\/2660494\/gis-coordinator\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/mukilteo\/jobs\/2660494\/gis-coordinator<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary: $5,641.47 &#8211; $6,857.24 Monthly<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number: 2019-00012B<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing: Continuous<\/p>\n<p>Description<\/p>\n<div><strong>Salary Range:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>$5,641.47\u00a0&#8211; $6,857.24 Monthly<br \/>\n$32.55 &#8211; $39.56 Hourly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The selected successful candidate&#8217;s starting pay will be at or near the beginning of the range, depending on qualifications.<\/p>\n<p><u>NOTE:<\/u>\u00a0This position is open until filled and may close anytime. First review of applications is July 27, 2020.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>OUR COMMUNITY<\/strong><br \/>\nMukilteo\u00a0is a waterfront community situated on Puget Sound, approximately 25 miles north of Seattle.\u00a0 This scenic area has views of the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Northern Cascade Mountains to the north and east.\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0retains its friendly hospitality and welcomes visitors with its scenic setting by the Sound.<\/p>\n<p>Rich in history,<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0was the site of the 1855 Point Elliott\u00a0 \u00a0Treaty signed between Territorial Governor Isaac\u00a0 \u00a0Stevens and 82 Indian Leaders representing 22\u00a0 \u00a0tribes.\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0is home to the 1906\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0\u00a0Lighthouse and\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0Lighthouse Park, which \u00a0attract nearly a million visitors annually.\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0\u00a0balances its sedate and picturesque setting with its role as a transit hub for 2.4 million vehicles and \u00a0over 4 million commuters who utilize the Sound \u00a0Transit Train Station, Washington State Ferry \u00a0service, and State Route 525.<\/p>\n<div>\nToday the city&#8217;s population is 21,320 and its diverse, multi-cultural residents continue to share a great sense of pride, history and tradition of community involvement.\u00a0\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0amenities include an award winning public golf course, quaint shopping areas, restaurants, financial institutions, and several parks and open spaces for recreational opportunities. The city is also a neighbor to the Boeing Company, Paine Field Regional Airport and other major employers along a technology corridor that reaches from northern King County through\u00a0Mukilteo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DEPARTMENT MISSION AND CORE VALUES<\/strong><br \/>\nThe goal of the\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0Community Development Department is to create a safe and sustainable city by ensuring new development enhances the quality of life of\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0residents. All customers will be treated equally and with fairness and respect. The service we deliver will be responsive, consistent and expedited to provide for efficient permitting processes and a fully-informed community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE DEPARTMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Divisions \u2013 Planning, GIS, Permit Services, and Building Inspection<\/li>\n<li>11 full-time staff members<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mukilteowa.gov\/maps\/\">Mukilteo\u00a0GIS Maps Link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><u><strong>Job Summary:<\/strong><\/u><br \/>\nUnder general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of the City&#8217;s geographic information system (GIS) program; strategizes and directs GIS projects and tasks.\u00a0 Responsible for managing spatial and non-spatial data\/information.Essential Duties<u><strong>Examples of Work Performed (* denotes an Essential Job Function):<\/strong><\/u><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Distribute GIS Division&#8217;s workload; design, develop, and maintain GIS production schedules; monitor project status to ensure timely completion of assignments. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Develop, maintain and update databases and assist in ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to development and use of spatial data. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Operate and maintain GIS hardware and software and research potential of existing and new devices and applications that will maximize efficiencies, then make recommendations for changes to the organization and develop plans to implement them. Oversee GIS applications development and hardware and software acquisition. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Develop and oversee deployment of City&#8217;s on-line GIS presence.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Assist with policy making regarding GIS matters.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Identify, analyze and solve system problems. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Continue training to remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in the GIS field.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Train users on systems and processes.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Serve as the City&#8217;s point of contact on GIS matters.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Create high quality maps for print and digital presentation. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Perform spatial analysis. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Conduct mapping research to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of the data. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Must be an independent, self-directed problem solver capable of working under tight deadlines and responding to the immediate needs of supervisory staff. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in person and via telephone.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Regular attendance and ability to work scheduled hours (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Perform fieldwork as required. (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Work independently with little direction (*)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Perform other duties as assigned (*)<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<\/strong><\/u><br \/>\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.<\/p>\n<p><u>Knowledge of, and experience with:<\/u><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0GIS concepts and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and digital data conversion, manipulation and analysis, and creation and deployment of interactive on-line maps<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0GIS database administration and management principles, methods and techniques, including quality control methods and practices<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Knowledge of GIS software tools and applications including but not limited to ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcPad, Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office, Trimble TerraSync, and applications of MS Office Suite<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Principles and practices of GIS analysis and design<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Concepts of presentation graphics and digitizing techniques<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Hardware and software applications development methods, tools and utilities applicable to the GIS system<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Principles and practices of asset management and cost accounting<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Basic principles and practices of effective training and supervision<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Knowledge of programming languages such as Python and VBScript and practices of automating repetitive processes<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Digitizing and data manipulation procedures for geographic information systems<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Geography<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Geodatabases<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0GPS data and creating data dictionaries<\/p>\n<p><u>Ability to:<\/u><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Use Esri Arc-GIS software<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Produce interactive on-line maps using ESRI&#8217;s Arc-GIS Online<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Use large format digitizer, plotter and copier<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Produce maps and other graphics that present facts clearly in a manner accessible to all ranges of skills<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Perform GIS data editing and analysis<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Design, update, and maintain geodatabases<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Gather GPS data and post-process that data to GIS formats and create data dictionaries<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Organize GIS data and maintain metadata<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Oversee GIS data collection efforts in the field<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Plan, organize, integrate, monitor, and maintain a comprehensive GIS program with long-range GIS system goals<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Ability to develop and maintain effective customer-focused service processes with City management and end users<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Understand, analyze and define user requirements and recommend cost effective systems solutions.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound independent decisions within established guidelines<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Plan and organize the implementation of asset management software, including training staff<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Train others in the use of GIS applications<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Work collaboratively and effectively with project teams including user representatives and outside resources and others encountered in the course of work<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Communicate effectively, orally and in writing<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Extract geospatial data to satisfy customized requests by internal users and the general public<\/p>\n<p><u>Physical Requirements:<\/u><br \/>\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u00a0 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/p>\n<p>The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.\u00a0 The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.\u00a0 The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, and occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and operate a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The employee must regularly lift and\/or move up to 40 pounds.\u00a0 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.<\/p>\n<p>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.<\/p>\n<p>Work is performed mostly in an office environment with some time spent at development construction sites.\u00a0 The employee must be able to transport himself or herself to and from field sites and sites of meetings that may be held away from the office and to walk about areas of uneven, wet, rough and steep terrain in all types of weather conditions.<br \/>\nEmployees must be able to coordinate multiple work tasks at the same time, accommodate frequent interruptions without affecting quality of work, and tolerate stress.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<u><strong>Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):<\/strong><\/u><br \/>\nAny equivalent combination of education and work experience which provides the applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:<\/p>\n<p><u>Experience:<\/u>\u00a0 Four years of progressively responsible technical experience in GIS applications.<br \/>\n<u>Education and Training:<\/u>\u00a0Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning, Engineering, Surveying or related field.\u00a0 Master&#8217;s Degree preferred.<\/p>\n<p><u>Required License or Certifications:<\/u><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) preferred<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Valid State of Washington Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Must be able to successfully pass a background check<\/p>\n<p>Supplemental Information<\/p>\n<div><strong><u>NOTE:<\/u>\u00a0This position is open until filled and may close anytime. First review of applications is July 27, 2020.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>This position is represented by\u00a0the Public, Professional &amp; Office-Clerical Employees and Drivers Local Union No. 763 (Representing the Office-Clerical Technical Employees)(Teamsters).<\/p>\n<div>The City of\u00a0Mukilteo\u00a0is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.<br \/>\nWe encourage workforce diversity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,16,7,13,8],"class_list":["post-33620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-full-time","category-jobs","tag-alumni","tag-permanent","tag-pnw","tag-recent-grads","tag-seattle-area"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33620"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33620\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}