Initial Posting Date:

09/05/2025

Application Deadline:

09/24/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$5,638 - $8,525

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Information Systems Specialist 5 - GIS Specialist

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely at district locations, as well as our central office in Salem. In addition, the ability to report to Salem and district locations is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon!​ Click here.

What we are looking for:

As the GIS Specialist, you will provide Department-wide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartographic support. This position serves as a member of the GIS Unit and is primarily responsible for designing, developing, displaying, and analyzing GIS data. Duties include:

• Analyzing, coordinating, creating, and editing spatial data; working with the other members of the GIS Unit on data design and priority issues.
• Raster Data Acquisition and Processing:
  • Sourcing and processing raster datasets from various sources, such as satellite imagery, aerial photographs, LiDAR, and digital elevation models (DEMs).
  • Performing georeferencing, mosaicking, and image rectification to ensure data accuracy and spatial alignment.
  • Conducting image enhancement and classification techniques
• GIS analysis.
• Updating other cartographic products using GIS.
• This position frequently works with other state and federal agencies, local governments, the private sector, and the public to produce GIS products, perform GIS analysis, and collect and analyze spatial data.

Minimum Qualifications
Four years of information systems experience in designing, developing, displaying, and analyzing GIS data.​
OR
An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND
Two years of information systems experience in designing, developing, displaying, and analyzing GIS data​.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

​Desired Skills:

• Proficiency using Esri ArcGIS components, tools, functions and techniques, such as the Esri ArcGIS mapping suite.
• Proficiency in the design and development of cartographic products using Esri ArcGIS software.
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of map compilation and cartographic principals.
• Working knowledge of basic techniques of developing and designing GIS products.
• Working knowledge of GIS database design and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written format, with persons that have various levels of GIS and computer knowledge.

How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Brent Grimsrud Brent.Grimsrud@odf.oregon.gov
• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications; veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.