Snohomish County Public Works is hiring a highly capable GIS Analyst Senior to be a critical part of our asset management team.

As a GIS Analyst Senior, you will be the key to building and maintaining our Asset Maintenance and Management System (AMMS).

Managing and updating our large geodatabases of existing road asset takes a keen eye, innovation, and creative automation. Keeping that data accurate and current is critical to the hundreds of Public Works employees who use that information daily while maintaining our complex road system. With over 1,600 miles of roads, the assets require consistent updating, editing, and cleaning to keep it current and useful.

Your innovation will be fundamental to our implementation of the County’s ArcGIS Enterprise system. You will be creating REST services, hosting data on ArcGIS Online, creating web maps, building web apps with Experience Builder, and helping integrate services with Cartegraph. The user interfaces you create will be the primary porthole our employees will use to view the GIS world.

Your expertise will be part of Snohomish County’s critical infrastructure as you help develop, analyze, and maintain our AMMS system. Successful applicants will be able to work independently and as part of a team. We value the ability to analyze issues, develop solutions using creativity and ingenuity and clearly communicate complex data to varied audiences.

Come join our team and build a career at Snohomish County!

The preferred candidate will have:

• Advanced knowledge of GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, versioned multiuser databases, ArcGIS Online, Cartegraph, creating REST services and building web apps;
• Ability to collaborate and form strong partnerships with Snohomish County GIS professionals and work groups, key partners and colleagues;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to use, edit and create Python;
• Leadership and communication skills;
• Problem-solving skills

Selection Process 
Application assessments will start on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.  Please apply as early as possible. 

Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:

• Contribute to shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training opportunities 
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career! 

About Engineering Services
Our Engineering Services division in Public Works delivers transportation projects including roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes, culverts, bridges and more. We encourage a team environment for employees to develop career pathways with growth potential and personal satisfaction knowing their role contributes to the quality of life for the residents of Snohomish County.

About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.

Visit https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/204/Public-Works for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.

When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported.  We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.

Benefits 
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training.
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two (2) floating holidays annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, deferred compensation and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step. 
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.

Teleworking Options   
The current department policy requires a minimum of one day per week of in-office work. The GIS group is currently mandated to be in the office on Tuesdays. The assigned day and minimum number of days per week is subject to change at any time. Additional days in the office may be required during the first year of onboarding and training.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.   

BASIC FUNCTION

Performs complex duties in support of County and departmental Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis, functions, processing, application design, development, and testing of GIS software, hardware, and geospatial data management systems. This position works in coordination with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

1. Engages in complex GIS analysis and other datasets; reviews and manipulates records of spatial and tabular data.
2. Performs advanced programming and development of cross-platform, multi-function, interactive applications involving graphical interfaces for multiple end-users. This may include determining requirements, design, implementation, debugging, and deployment within GIS, network, and web-based environments.
3. Contributes to, evaluates, and leads projects by reviewing existing county data, recommending data needs, accessing available digital data from outside sources, and determines analyses to fulfill project provisions.
4. Analyzes GIS data requirements and configures digital data design, assembly, conversion, compilation, and maintenance procedures essential for long term applications.
5. Coordinates with consultants, scientists, engineers, planners and other professionals on GIS analysis projects, including determines data requirements and project specifications.
6. Develops and provides training on the use, development, and management of geospatial data sets.
7. Coordinates and directs collection of field data by professional and technical personnel; develops data standards and methodology for data collection; ensures completed work complies with data standards.
8. Prepares and reviews reports, presentations, and metadata to describe application procedures, data requirements, software functions, status, and change management; attends and presents at conferences.
9. Develops and supports department and countywide spatial database directory, structure, schema, and configurations per organizational standards; including database administration, data management through replication/syncing tasks, setting privileges, versioning, and domain coded-values for staff within geodatabase environments.
10. Assists and provides technical support to staff and customers on GIS requests, which include data extractions, map products and applications, plus on-the-fly data inquiries.
11. Provides quality assurance, quality control, and user acceptance testing for projects using established methodology and best practices. Coordinates enterprise-level GIS services, policies, standards, and procedures with other County professionals.
12. Acts as GIS resource on various technical advisory committees, commissions, and interest groups.
13. Operates GIS equipment, including large format printers, storage media, and viewing devices.
14. Assists with updating, revising, design, and maintenance of maps, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, codes, decisions, and reports; supports the interpretation, digitization, acquisition, and processing of remotely sensed data, aerial photography, and satellite imagery.
15. Researches and collects data from county and non-county sources for applications, products, and services.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. May arrange for, set up, and/or participate in public meetings, hearings, emergency management, executive, and council sessions.
2. May collect field data using a Global Positioning System (GPS) or other equipment as needed.
3. May be required to perform all the duties of subordinate classifications.
4. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, planning, natural resources or related field; AND two (2) years of GIS or automated mapping experience; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's license may be required in some divisions for employment.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.   

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
 Knowledge of: 

• current GIS technologies and industry trends
• analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• visual communication and data mapping theories
• GIS application development, programming, and/or GIS related technologies
• GIS production of complex cartographic and other spatial data displays
• GIS web-mapping applications served to internal and external users
• project management, planning, organization, and customer service skills
• database techniques to process and analyze geo-spatial datasets
• scientific research and data collection techniques
• User Acceptance Testing, metadata, hardware/software configurations, and GIS standards 

Ability to: 

• communicate effectively by oral, written, and by other graphical means
• read, understand, and apply technical manuals and procedures
• maintain required records and prepare necessary reports
• independently analyze problems and assist others in GIS analysis
• apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to business needs
• learn new programs, platforms, and tools to finish specific analysis and tasks
• complete multiple competing projects and meet deadlines
• effectively function as a team member
• analyze customer needs and business systems
• convey technical information to non-technical users
• train users in GIS products and promote GIS solutions
• work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• understand disciplines of the assigned department and its divisions

SUPERVISION 
Employees receive supervision from a supervisor or manager, while team members provide guidance. The employee carries out assignments on his/her own initiative and receives additional, specific instructions when relevant. Work is performed with considerable independent and may be checked to assure adherence to instructions and conformance with established departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS 
The work is performed in an office environment with some field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of data collection, quality control, and to increase understanding of projects. Prepares for and provides GIS support during emergency situations including floods, earthquakes, and storms. When on call, employees may be required to carry a County mobile phone, have connectivity and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.