Initial Posting Date:

01/10/2025

Application Deadline:

01/24/2025

Agency:

Land Conservation and Development Department

Salary Range:

$6,671 - $10,080

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

GIS Coordinator

Job Description:

Join the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) as a GIS Coordinator, Information Systems Specialist 7, in our Data Management and Production Services (DMAPS) department. This position plays a pivotal role in modernizing GIS infrastructure and aligning geospatial tools with agency goals. As the primary authority on spatial data management, the GIS Coordinator ensures consistent data standards, fosters collaboration with federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies, and provides geospatial insights to support decision-making across a wide range of initiatives. This position also oversees the integration of geospatial tools into agency workflows, ensuring they are effectively utilized to meet organizational objectives and statutory requirements.

As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations.

A day in the life. As the GIS Coordinator you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of GIS strategies and policies to support agency goals.
• Oversee the management of spatial data, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and compliance with state and agency standards.
• Collaborate with federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies to coordinate data sharing efforts and foster partnerships that enhance geospatial initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to integrate geospatial tools into workflows, ensuring alignment with agency objectives.
• Represent the agency in statewide GIS committees and forums and contribute to statewide geospatial initiatives.
• Develop and maintain best practices for data governance and quality standards for GIS workflows.
• Provide direction to other GIS staff, ensuring technical implementations align with the agency’s strategic vision.
• Lead training sessions and workshops to build GIS competency across the agency and ensure effective use of geospatial tools.
• Evaluate and prioritize agency GIS needs, identifying opportunities to enhance decision-making with geospatial insights.
• Monitor emerging trends in geospatial technology and recommend advancements to maintain the agency’s leadership in GIS utilization.

For a copy of the full position description, please email Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Work Plan.

At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals.

We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities.
• Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.
• 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off.
• Comprehensive benefit package options.

The Benefits

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of professional experience in: GIS data management, spatial analysis, geospatial technology implementation, data governance, and project coordination.

OR

An Associate’s degree or higher in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in GIS or related field; AND four (4) years of professional experience in: GIS data management, spatial analysis, geospatial technology implementation, data governance, and project coordination.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Information Technology, or a related field; AND two (2) years of professional experience in; GIS data management, spatial analysis, geospatial technology implementation, data governance, and project coordination.

OR

A Master’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Information Technology, or a related field; AND one (1) year of professional experience in: GIS data management, spatial analysis, geospatial technology implementation, data governance, and project coordination.

We’re Also Looking for:

• Experience managing GIS projects and implementing geospatial solutions.
• Knowledge of GIS data governance principles and data quality best practices.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online administration.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including metadata creation and workflow development.
• Ability to effectively communicate GIS concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with GIS data standards, versioned editing, and related best practices.
• Skill in using geospatial tools for analysis, map creation, or application configuration.
• Knowledge or experience with programming, geoprocessing models, or application development to effectively inform technical work.

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

Tips for Interested Candidates

A cover letter and resume are required. Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in a candidate’s disqualification. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

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• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is a PERS participating member, they will have the base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. Successful candidates who are not yet a PERS participating member, will receive the 6.95% pay increase and begin the 6% employee contribution upon participating in PERS. DLCD employees are eligible for step increases on an annual basis, up to the top of the classification salary range.
• This announcement is for one, full-time, position. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Human Resources Analyst, Jan Guerrero, at Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
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This recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the same classification.