{"id":54099,"date":"2024-08-27T12:34:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T19:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=54099"},"modified":"2024-08-27T12:34:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T19:34:17","slug":"job-phs-gis-data-analyst-cartographer-3-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-phs-gis-data-analyst-cartographer-3-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: PHS GIS Data Analyst &#8211; Cartographer 3, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/recruitment%20banner.jpg\" alt=\"WDFW recruitment banner\" width=\"765\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"entity-title-container\">\n<h1 class=\"entity-title\" style=\"text-align: center\" title=\"PHS GIS Data Analyst - Cartographer 3 - Permanent - *09829-24\">PHS GIS Data Analyst &#8211; Cartographer 3 &#8211; Permanent &#8211; *09829-24<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary:<\/strong> $4,865.00 &#8211; $6,539.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2024-09829<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">08\/26\/2024\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>: 09\/09\/2024 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<div><strong>Category<\/strong>: Environmental Services \/ Natural Resources \/ Animal Services \/ Research \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental \/ Database Administration \/ Geographic Information Systems<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4634234\/phs-gis-data-analyst-cartographer-3-permanent-09829-24\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"header-buttons\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Working Title-<\/strong>\u00a0PHS GIS Data Analyst<br \/><strong>Classification-<\/strong>\u00a0Cartographer 3<br \/><strong>Job Status-<\/strong>\u00a0Full-Time\/Permanent<br \/><strong>WDFW Program-<\/strong>\u00a0Habitat Program \u2013 Ecosystem Services Division<br \/><strong>Duty Station-<\/strong>\u00a0Olympia, Washington \u2013 Thurston County<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Learn more about being a member of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\"><strong>Team WDFW<\/strong><\/a>!<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/red_knots_20210613.jpg\" alt=\"Several reddish-brown and grey birds on rocks.\" \/><br \/><em>Red knots \u2013 Photo Credit: USFWS \u2013 Northeast Region<\/em><br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Are you passionate<\/strong>\u00a0about GIS and helping protect species that need it the most?<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Embrace this role<\/strong>\u00a0to support the agency\u2019s mission by serving as key member of the Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) team.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>With your experience,<\/strong>\u00a0you will produce spatial data under the supervision of subject matter experts and deliver data to users consistent with data security policies.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>We are seeking a candidate<\/strong>\u00a0with technical, critical thinking, and customer service skills to support land use decision makers in the conservation of Priority Habitats and Priority Species.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong><u>WHAT TO EXPECT &#8211;<\/u><\/strong><br \/>Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Produce and Maintain PHS Spatial Data.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to spatially represent each Priority Habitat and Priority Species to support users\u2019 conservation decisions and increase PHS mapping consistency and quality. This entails utilizing knowledge of GIS and remote sensing to develop and perform analysis tasks with ArcGIS Pro such as reprojecting, clipping, joining data, and buffering data.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Create and maintain a library of PHS spatial data and associated metadata.<\/li>\n<li>At the direction of SMEs, write scripts that identify areas affected by sensitive species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Deliver PHS Data to External Users.<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Write and maintain scripts that assemble digital PHS spatial data within a user\u2019s area of interest for users who have access to GIS.<\/li>\n<li>Write and maintain scripts that produce pdf PHS maps for users who do not have GIS.<\/li>\n<li>Deliver PHS spatial products (digital GIS data and pdf maps) to users in keeping with data security requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the execution and management of data sharing agreements with recipients of sensitive PHS data. File, track, and retain records in keeping with agency policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Customer and Staff Support.<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve customer and staff needs related to PHS data use.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Train regional staff how to use internal PHS spatial tools and GIS layers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Upgrade PHS Spatial Tools.<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Research and propose Esri Hub Sites and other cartographic technologies or data sources for use by PHS.<\/li>\n<li>Write technical specifications for vendor contracts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<br \/><strong>Working Conditions:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM, with options for flexible \/ compressed schedules. Telework up to 80%.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dd><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/dd>\n<dd><br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Required Qualifications:<\/strong><br \/>A Bachelor\u2019s degree in cartography, geography, photogrammetry, GIS, remote sensing, natural resources, or closely related field.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>And<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>One (1) year of professional geographic information systems (GIS), cartographic production, and\/or remote sensing experience.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Please note: Additional years of education in GIS or Cartography may substitute for the required experience. \u00a0Closely related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced knowledge of GIS, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of principles of cartography and Python and SQL scripting.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop and employ Python and\/or ModelBuilder for automating ArcGIS Pro tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to take interest in and understand others&#8217; perspectives; easily recognize when others have important information, perspectives, or ideas; demonstrate appropriate assertiveness; and be committed to the service of the public, mission, and team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<br \/><strong>Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><br \/><strong>In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience creating, editing, and managing spatial data (raster and vector).<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of map projections; aerial image interpretation; statistical accuracy; and extract, transform, and load processes (ETL).<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of remote sensing processes and concepts.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work well in a team setting.<\/li>\n<li>Awareness of and ability to manage one\u2019s emotions.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to put oneself in another\u2019s place and take interest in and understand the perspectives of others.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to seek and easily recognize when others have important information, perspectives, or better ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively through a variety of mediums including oral and written communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to think independently and creatively to solve complex problems.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to comply with timeliness while delivering high-quality products.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to consult with peers and IT professionals when necessary or beneficial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<br \/><strong><u>Your application should include the following:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A completed online application.<\/li>\n<li>An up-to-date resume (chronological preferred) showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.<\/li>\n<li>A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.<\/li>\n<li>At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>In addition to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/salary\">pay<\/a>\u00a0and other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/special-employee-programs\">special employee programs<\/a>, there are other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/benefits\">benefits<\/a>\u00a0that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the \u201cBenefits\u201d tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Important Note:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents\">https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents<\/a><br \/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Union &#8211; WAFWP:<\/strong><br \/>This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish &amp; Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish &amp; Wildlife Professionals.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/yesvets1.png\" alt=\"yesvets.org logo\" width=\"121\" height=\"61\" \/><br \/><br \/><strong>Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Per\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/RCW\/default.aspx?cite=73.16.010\">RCW 73.16.010<\/a>\u00a0Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:<br \/>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov\">Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov<\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veterans only \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse\/veteran (example: 2024-1234 \u2013 Biologist 1 \u2013 Veteran)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<em>\u00a0<\/em><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/DFW%20EEOC%20logo.png\" alt=\"WDFW 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