Senior Gis Specialist

Salary : $84,965.52 - $104,443.92 Annually
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Unaffiliated
Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
To be considered for the first round of screening, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, January 1, 2024.
The City of Auburn Engineering division is seeking a Senior GIS Specialistto join our Public Works Department. This position performs advanced, technical work in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, databases, and other related software needed to input, maintain, and retrieve information from a Citywide computer mapping system and central spatial database.
Note: This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).
Want to know more about the Public Works department? Check out this video to get a better understanding of what Public Works means in Auburn!
Primary Duties
In this role, you will:

• Design and produce computer generated maps and reports of the City's infrastructure, topography, parcels, land use, and comprehensive plans through the use of GIS software.
• Design, maintain, and analyze spatial databases through the use of GIS software and SQL (Structured Query Language) management studio.
  
• Organize, maintain, update, evaluate, and retrieve information from various sources requiring close coordination with all principle providers and users of geographic information in other divisions and departments of the City, as well as outside agencies.
  
• Provide general guidance, instructions, and interpretation on the uses of GIS data.

While these duties may be a primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click Here to review the full job description.
Minimum Qualifications
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...

• Two years college course work in GIS, or related field,

AND

• Two years of successful work experience using ESRI ArcGIS 10.x or above, GIS, and other related software;

OR

• A combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the above essential functions for the position. Additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn.
READY TO APPLY?If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURNWe primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
01
What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some College course work in GIS or relate field.
• Associates Degree in GIS or related field
• Bachelor's Degree in GIS or related field
• Master's Degree in GIS or related field

02
How many years of successful work experience using ESRI ArcGIS 10.x or above, GIS, and other related software do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 7 - 8 years
• More than 8 years

03
Please answer Yes or No to the following questions. If you answer Yes, please provide your experience, types of projects, items/data produced in the area listed. You are encouraged to attach samples of your work.Do you have experience creating and updating web services and web application that are used for interactive spatial websites, integration with non-spatial applications and data sharing?

• Yes
• No

04
If yes, please explain.
05
Do you have experience with Arc GIS Server and Arc GIS Online?

• Yes
• No

06
If yes, please explain.
07
Do you have experience updating and producing maps, specifically presenting geographical information and data through maps specifically related to annotation, attribution and cartography?

• Yes
• No

08
If yes, please explain.
09
Do you have experience creating and updating reports as tied to database (i.e. Crystal Reports and SQL Reporting Services)?

• Yes
• No

10
If yes, please explain.
11
Do you have experience with creating and updating 3D models?

• Yes
• No

12
If yes, please explain including the type of software used.
Required Question