GIS Solutions Specialist

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this role, you will perform professional, technical, analytical, and customer-focused work within the GIS Solutions team of the Spatial Services unit in Information Technology. You will serve as a comprehensive GIS subject matter expert, with a particular emphasis on GIS project implementations, drone flight operations, and GIS programming support for various projects as required. You will also gain an understanding of the County's GIS users and current service offerings and quickly address unmet needs for GIS project and service implementations. You will be accountable for supporting the execution of projects outlined in the annual work plan, assisting colleagues with ad-hoc project requests, and contributing to the efficient daily operations of Enterprise GIS.

Why It's a Great Division: The Information Technology Division is responsible for building, operating, and maintaining the technologies that power essential public services in Pierce County. As a national leader in public service innovation, we offer diverse technology solutions supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure, combining both on-premises and cloud-based systems, all secured by a reliable network. Our team thrives in a positive, collaborative environment where we support each other and the impactful work we do. Join us and be part of a division where your contributions truly make a difference.

Learn more about the IT Division here

How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from having great attention to detail, working with people of all GIS skill levels. Your knowledge of the unique aspects of spatial data systems, excellent communication, customer service, collaborative teamwork, creative problem solving, and anticipating user needs in addition to your technical skills will further ensure your success.

Your Future in this Role: This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide GIS services and solutions that Pierce County residents and County employees depend on.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

Perform senior-level professional technical services in GIS data construction, programming, database management, GIS analysis, system implementation and project management. Assist senior GIS staff on large scale or complex projects.

Perform critical role in the identification of business and functional requirements. Perform needs assessment, application design, development, implementation, documentation, and creation and maintenance of procedural documentation

Program, maintain, enhance, and support GIS business systems/programs.

Perform advanced spatial, geo-statistical, network, 3D, or business analysis. Perform advanced and complex GIS spatial data analysis (density, spatial statistical) of data themes that provides quantitative and qualitative results to a problem.

Plan, design, develop, test, and monitor GIS programs and systems. Implement business systems or spatial analysis projects and solve technical problems or implement a business process.

Support mission critical GIS systems in the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies and activations.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Geography or related field AND

Four or more years of information technology/GIS experience required.

Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

GIS analyst with experience in coordinating, implementing and delivering projects for diverse local government domains like Asset Management, Fire, Parks, Public Works, Road Maintenance, Storm Drainage, and Emergency Management.

Demonstrated experience in field data collection as a drone pilot. Ability to assist the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) program administrator and the County’s drone pilot user group when required.

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification and proficiency with software such as DroneDeploy, Pix4D, or similar.

Experience in high accuracy GPS data collection and supporting related equipment.

Experience with GIS Python programming, including ESRI APIs like ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python. Arcade experience is a plus.

Experience with version control (Git)

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and GIS Web Services in an integrated, solution-focused environment.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:

If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.

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This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

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