{"id":36658,"date":"2021-01-14T12:58:27","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36658"},"modified":"2021-01-14T12:58:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:58:29","slug":"job-it-data-management-entry-gis-data-stewardship-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-it-data-management-entry-gis-data-stewardship-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: IT Data Management &#8211; Entry &#8211; GIS Data Stewardship &#8211; Permanent. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2952726&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$4,953.00 &#8211; $6,500.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2021-00272<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<div>Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2952726\/it-data-management-entry-gis-data-stewardship-permanent-00272\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2952726\/it-data-management-entry-gis-data-stewardship-permanent-00272<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2952726&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">2\/2\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-details-buttons\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Description<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>FULL-TIME\/PERMANENT\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>IT DATA MANAGEMENT &#8211; ENTRY\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Stewardship\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>WDFW Wildlife Program\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Olympia, Washington<\/div>\n<p><em>This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW\u2019s legal obligations:\u00a0<\/em><em>Critical information internal\/external necessary to performing essential functions<\/em><em>.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you an experienced GIS Data Steward that is eager to provide information management and service delivery functions for land asset management, recreation, conservation and planning? \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Picture yourself on a team that is responsible for the design, implementation, integration and maintenance of enterprise systems of record and the application of best IT\/GIS practices.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>With that in mind,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This is an opportunity to<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0produce essential\u00a0Relational Database Management System\u00a0\u2018RDBMS-driven\u2019 content for internal and external applications and cloud-based services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>With your experience,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0you will apply IT best practices, ensuring quality assurance and timely delivery of content and data services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We are seeking a candidate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with strong written and verbal communication skills who has the willingness and aptitude to provide technical assistance while ensuring successful customer service delivery.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The optimal candidate\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is a team player who respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute to the project.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Our I.T.\/GIS Data Stewardship \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides continuity in the operations and maintenance (O&amp;M) of enterprise-level relational database management systems.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures data maintenance and data integrity are met through formulations of procedures and standards to ensure effective data management, across the enterprise.<\/li>\n<li>Streamlines business workflows for enterprise data management, discovery and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Develops, uses and enhances customized scripts, tools and applications for &#8211; automating data management workflows, mitigating system failures, tracking\/resolving issues, scheduling tasks, batching production jobs, and generating reports.<\/li>\n<li>Performs miscellaneous mapping support for a variety of programmatic business activities and services (e.g., planning, public recreation).<\/li>\n<li>Provides technical assistance, as needed, on new projects\/initiatives that require additional GIS capacity and resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Setting, including hazards:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Office setting &#8211; this position requires extensive computer use and sitting and\/or standing in a busy office environment.<\/li>\n<li>Teleworking options are currently available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday \u2013 8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Occasional flexibility in work schedule may be required in order to respond to a change in project deadline and\/or priority.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Requirements\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Some travel may be required to attend trainings, meetings and conferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and Equipment\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Computer hardware, software and mobile\/cloud technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Relations\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Requires strong teamwork and effective collaboration among coworkers and stakeholders.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in GIS, IT or a closely related field\u00a0<strong>AND\u00a0<\/strong>TWO (2) years of experience in GIS technology (database design, data management, analysis, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Associate Degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in GIS, IT or a closely related field\u00a0<strong>AND\u00a0<\/strong>THREE (3) years of experience in GIS technology (database design, data management, analysis, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for the education requirement, as long as that experience is in GIS technology (database design, data management, analysis, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>AND<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience managing IT\/GIS datasets in various formats, coordinate systems, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Solid understanding of cartographic design principles; experience designing map layouts\/templates in ArcGIS\/ArcPro.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of public land survey system (PLSS), non-PLSS lands descriptions and land survey principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Certifications\/Licenses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid Driver\u2019s License.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience writing and\/or modifying SQL statements to retrieve and summarize records from RDBMS.<\/li>\n<li>Basic experience with the Python scripting language.<\/li>\n<li>Formal coursework or certification in natural resource management, land management, land survey or a closely related field.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with multiple technologies and the ability to learn new things quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Competencies for Success:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leveraging the ArcGIS\/ArcPro architecture for data development, collection, maintenance and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Use of ArcGIS\/Pro data editing tools and methodologies.<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology.<\/li>\n<li>Applying best practices and quality control measure.<\/li>\n<li>Designing and publishing custom map templates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Resume must indicate experience in these requirements and years of experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\"><strong>www.careers.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>A cover letter<\/strong>\u00a0describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).<\/li>\n<li><strong>A current resume.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Contact information for\u00a0<strong>three professional references.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Fish and Wildlife\u2019s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. \u00a0We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. \u00a0Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn about our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\"><strong>agency<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\"><strong>perks<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>of working for WDFW!<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. \u00a0We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency\u2019s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee &amp; dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), \u00a0 Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, \u00a0 Long Term Disability &amp; Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), \u00a0Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNION \u2013 WFSE:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).<\/p>\n<p><strong>VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 Veteran)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Notify us of your military spouse status by email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 MS)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As part of WDFW\u2019s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. \u00a0 Therefore; we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. \u00a0All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. \u00a0Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. \u00a0 Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,19,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36658"}],"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\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36658"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36658\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36659,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36658\/revisions\/36659"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}