GIS AdministratorIT Application Development - JourneyCamp Murray, WA This position reports to the Planning and Programing Branch Chief, with guidance and leadership from both the Master Planner and the Applications and Database Manager, the Construction & Facilities Management Office GIS Analyst / CAD technician independently provides professional level geospatial support for environmental and facilities programs and initiatives.
This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.
About the Washington Military Department Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.
To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visitwww.mil.wa.gov
In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities. Responsibilities Include:
Application Developer
Analyze Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO) geographic product needs and requirements, collaborates with the Lead Applications and Database manager to translate those into application prototypes and support testing and customers.
Maintains Geospatial Information System program procedures, processes and configuration documentation for Construction & Facilities Management Office web applications.
Administrates the agency’s ArcGIS Online (AGOL) geospatial web portal for the Military department’s web-based geospatial applications.
WebEOC GIS application developer for the Applications and Database Manager.
Supports the development and implementation of the Military Department’s enterprise web-based geospatial platform.
Data Management
Provides CFMO geospatial related customer consultation, end-product design, application maintenance and quality assurance of geospatial and Computer-aided Design (CAD) data.
Manages, maintains, and updates Common Information Picture (CIP) data model repository, extract translate and load (ETL) toolsets, and reports.
Supports, maintains and updates Federal Geographic Data Committee metadata, Global Positioning System (GPS) data dictionaries, and pertinent information from GPS collection projects to enforce data integrity and compatibility for existing enterprise data schema and format.
Maintains, monitors, tests, and analyzes load jobs for extract transform load (ETL) routines for quarterly CIP updates generation to the National Guard Bureaus
Documents ETL data structure, metadata and ETL routines for transfer of CAD, GPS, and remote sensing data?? for the Construction & Facilities Management Office’s Spatial Data Standards for Facilities Installations and?? Environment (SDSFIE) geospatial database.
System Administration
Supports the CFMO independently or in collaboration with other IT staff to provide specific application and database technical support to ensure availability of applications and geospatial database systems.
Plans and schedules the installation of system updates for associated Construction & Facilities Management Office CAD, GIS, and GPS systems to maintain software operational capability and security in coordination with the Applications and Database Manager and Network Operations Manager.
Manages the accounts licensing portal for Construction & Facilities Management Office CAD, GPS, and remote sensing software systems.
Plans, tests, and implements application configuration changes to support CAD and GPS systems to maintain integration and software versions with agency enterprise geospatial systems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of information technology experience such as analyzing, designing, programming, installing, and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, or telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment, or providing customer/technical support in information technology. (This experience may be gained concurrently with the experience listed above)AND
Four years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartographic principles, coordinating system transformations and Data Interoperability or similar toolsets.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate or higher-level degree in computer science, Geographic Information Science, Computer Aided Design (CAD), or related technology field.
Software Knowledge/Experience:
Arc Server / SDE v10.xx
Arc Desktop v10.xx
Arc Pro v2.3 or higher
Trimble Pathfinder Office v5.65
Trimble Terrasync v5.65
Trimble GEO 7Series GPS units
Trimble S7
High accuracy Global Positioning Systems
Certifications:
Current certifications as a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) or a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP).
Experience:
One year of data Analysis, database design, and database programming (advanced queries, stored procedures.
Skills & Abilities to:
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Compensation:Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation:Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) required to access DoD computer systems. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS):Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.
Union:This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Driver's License:
Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required to obtain base access and will be required upon hire.
Work Hours:A choice between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday through Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Telework:This position is eligible for telework. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance between remote and in person work based on operational need and employee preference. Reporting to the workstation for work activities or participating in-person meetings will be required.
Emergency Assignment:Upon activation of State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.
Military Facility:Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
Travel:Occasional statewide travel may be required up to 5%, to include overnight stays.
Application Process
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:
A current application profile,
Responses to the Supplemental Questions
** A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
This recruitment may be utilized to fill additional Environmental Specialist 4 vacancies for up to 60 days after recruitment closing date.
If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, please contact Geri Harding via email at:geri.harding@mil.wa.gov
The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email:geri.harding@mil.wa.gov.Call: (253) 512-7384, or 711.
