{"id":55798,"date":"2025-06-03T10:21:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T17:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=55798"},"modified":"2025-06-03T10:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T17:21:43","slug":"job-gis-technician-cowlitz-public-utility-district-longview-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-gis-technician-cowlitz-public-utility-district-longview-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: GIS Technician, Cowlitz Public Utility District (Longview, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\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\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>$73,800.00 &#8211; $107,000.00 Annually<\/p>\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\">Location\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p class=\"job-location\">Longview, WA<\/p>\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\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>Full Time<\/p>\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<p>Technology<\/p>\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\">Division<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>GIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">Opening Date<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>05\/29\/2025<\/p>\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\">Closing Date<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>6\/29\/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">FLSA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>Non-Exempt<\/p>\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\">Bargaining Unit<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-details-buttons\">\n<ul class=\"nav tab-buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"active description\" role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"description\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/cowlitzpud\/jobs\/4955953\/gis-technician?visitor=f6142f23-5c99-4b42-8824-215ae1250458&amp;session=1dc56c7f-a5df-4e0e-a595-1b300ecd68ee#details-info\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Description<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"benefits\" role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"benefits\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/cowlitzpud\/jobs\/4955953\/gis-technician?visitor=f6142f23-5c99-4b42-8824-215ae1250458&amp;session=1dc56c7f-a5df-4e0e-a595-1b300ecd68ee#details-benefits\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"questions\" role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"questions\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/cowlitzpud\/jobs\/4955953\/gis-technician?visitor=f6142f23-5c99-4b42-8824-215ae1250458&amp;session=1dc56c7f-a5df-4e0e-a595-1b300ecd68ee#details-questions\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"isPasted\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Cowlitz PUD is the local publicly owned power company for Cowlitz County.\u00a0We are\u00a0currently looking for\u00a0a GIS Technician.\u00a0<\/span><br \/><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">You are\u00a0a\u00a0great\u00a0fit if:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">You are a Geographic Information Systems professional that is interested in public sector utilities mapping and data management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">You are looking for a position where you can do a variety of work and\u00a0problem-solving\u00a0different things every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">You\u00a0have experience and enjoy project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">You\u00a0like\u00a0working in a collaborative office setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">You\u00a0are good at\u00a0managing your time and\u00a0enjoy working\u00a0independently on projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">You want to work at a company\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0mission\u00a0is to give back to the community by providing safe, reliable,\u00a0cost-effective\u00a0and sustainable energy\u00a0to\u00a0its customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Cowlitz PUD as an employer offers:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Monday through Thursday 4-10 schedule,\u00a0working\u00a07:00 am to\u00a05:30 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">An on-site gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Collaborative work environment throughout the entire company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Community and Public Service opportunities in Cowlitz County.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Opportunities for continued learning, career\u00a0development,\u00a0and professional growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Our Strategic Plan:<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Through our Strategic Planning process, Cowlitz PUD prioritized the following initiatives for the coming years\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0our mission and vision:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Resource Planning<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Ensure an adequate and reliable power supply to meet the electric load requirements and clean energy obligations of Cowlitz PUD and the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">System Reliability and Security<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Develop and manage Cowlitz PUD\u2019s assets and planning tools to ensure\u00a0a high level\u00a0of electric reliability, physical and cyber security, and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Business Efficiency<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Implement business systems to achieve efficient use of Cowlitz PUD\u2019s resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Engagement<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Cowlitz PUD will communicate, educate, and engage with its employees, customers, and stakeholders to\u00a0maintain\u00a0positive relationships and prepare for future change.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">The\u00a0GIS Technician is\u00a0mainly responsible\u00a0for providing\u00a0mapping and facility asset management for\u00a0Cowlitz PUD\u2019s\u00a0GIS using the District\u2019s Geographic Information System (GIS) and work order management systems.\u00a0<\/span><br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/cowlitzpud\/classspecs\/1180120?keywords=GIS&amp;pagetype=classSpecifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/cowlitzpud\/classspecs\/1180120?keywords=GIS&amp;pagetype=classSpecifications\" aria-label=\"Click here to read the full job description - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Click here to read the full job description<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Experience, Working Conditions and Other Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"isPasted\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Minimum Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Associates\u00a0degree or equivalent in geographic information systems, geography,\u00a0planning\u00a0or computer science plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing GIS functions. An equivalent of education and experience may\u00a0qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Desirable Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #ffffff\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Experience preferred with National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) enterprise platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"1px solid #ffffff\" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Experience preferred with ESRIs suite of software, including ArcGIS desktop, ArcGIS Online,\u00a0and\u00a0ArcGIS Enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div id=\"isPasted\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Work Environment:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Work is performed in the office Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30\u00a0pm.\u00a0Remote work is not available for this position.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Hiring Process<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"isPasted\">\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must\u00a0submit\u00a0the following to be considered:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Completed NEOGOV online application.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Supplemental questionnaire responses<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Current r\u00e9sum\u00e9\u00a0indicating\u00a0relevant experience and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\">Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full\u00a0driver&#8217;s\u00a0abstract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-uw-rm-lang=\"false\"><span id=\"isPasted\"><strong><em>Please\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><strong><em>note that<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0this job advertisement is not designed to cover or\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>contain<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>required of<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>time,<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>\u00a0with or without notice.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Employer<\/dt>\n<dd>Cowlitz Public Utility District<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>961 12th Ave<br \/><br \/>Longview, Washington, 98632<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>360-423-2210<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/cowlitzpud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/cowlitzpud\/<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8089,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4,33,7,13,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55798"}],"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\/8089"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55798"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55799,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55798\/revisions\/55799"}],"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=55798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}