GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 4)

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The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:

·       To directly address Oregon's water supply needs

·       To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life

• Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do.  We act with honesty and promote transparency.   
• Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.   
• Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.   
• Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.   
• Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.   

OWRD Strategic and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Plan priorities are to:   

• Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses   
• Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity   
• Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence. 

Water is a shared, vital, and finite resource. The Oregon Water Resources Department strives for meaningful engagement, transparent decision-making, and accessible services. Together we will build a resilient and equitable water future for this generation and the many to come. 

The Information Services section is a relatively small but mighty team of professionals who are critical to the optimal functioning of the Department. The team is comprised of three-sections: 1) Application Development 2) Service Desk 3) Network, Systems, and Data. 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide GIS (mapping) services and support to agency staff.

This position resides in the application development unit which and provides custom mapping services using the ArcGIS Pro software, and internally crafted applications and scripts for internal and external customers.

This position will provide customer assistance and day to day operations around custom mapping, data analysis, and water rights processing support. This position will work closely with application development team on custom mapping requests and data analysis opportunities. This position also works to support our water rights application processing staff to resolve data challenges to expediate the response.

* NON-PERS ELIGIBLE (Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service. PERS ELIGIBLE (Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc.) The salary listed will state base monthly salary, which is BEFORE PERS.    

Three (3) years of information systems experience in:
Direct customer facing IT Support on networking issues, hardware and software issues

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, we invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions please contact our HR team at wrd_dl_hr@water.oregon.gov.  

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months.      

The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.      

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran or Oregon National Guard Servicemember documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.    

In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and desired qualifications above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation.  

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during the application process (cover letter and resume) and applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification.  

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.    

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