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Department of Ecology GIS Analyst and Data Administrator (IT Data Management – Journey) in Lacey, Washington

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *GIS Analyst and Data Administrator (IT Data Management - Journey) *position. This position is located in our *Headquarters Office inLacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this exciting position, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of GIS professionals, supporting the entire agency's diverse and impactful GIS needs. You'll be at the forefront of GIS user support, providing help desk assistance to agency staff of all experience levels and ensuring seamless operation of their GIS workflows. As part of your role, you'll manage user accounts and licensing within Portal and ArcGIS Online, optimizing access and efficiency across the organization. Your leadership will extend to facilitating engaging GIS community meetings, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among agency staff. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on state environmental efforts through innovative GIS solutions and support. We are looking for candidates who pay attention to detail, enjoy problem solving, possess excellent people skills, and can explain technology to non-technical people. Applicants must have proven proficiency with ArcGIS software and spatial data management and design. *Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.   *Program Mission: The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is the central provider of strategic and tactical support for the use of Information Technology (IT) within Ecology. The mission of ITSO is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology's mission. The GIS Unit is a cross-functional team of GIS professionals who are dedicated to providing valuable geospatial solutions, data, and support to staff and residents to realize Ecology's mission. *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position is primarily remote but may require time at the office as needed. You will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

 

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on November 18, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before November 17, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

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