Posted: Dec 5, 2024
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GIS Analyst

Washington County - Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Salary: $46.86 - $56.94 Hourly
Application Deadline: Dec 22, 2024
Construction/Utilities/Contracting

The Opportunity
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst primarily supports the work of the GIS/Cartography team in Assessment & Taxation (A&T).  This team uses land records like deeds, surveys, and plats along with ESRI's ArcGIS Pro software to create a base map of property boundaries in the County. This layer is used by A&T's property appraisers to ensure accurate property taxation and is also used for emergency response and by countless other agencies, businesses, and individuals.
 
The GIS Analyst supports the property appraisers in other ways, regularly updating various maps and also helping to guide the integration of GIS and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) data by creating custom maps and apps.  In addition, the GIS Analyst assists the Elections Division of A&T, maintaining their web map and updating jurisdiction and precinct boundaries as they change over time.
 
The Team

  • 1 Supervisor
  • 1 GIS Analyst
  • 1 GIS Technician III
  • 4 GIS Technician II's
  • 2 Administrative Specialist II's

 

What You'll Do as a GIS Analyst in A&T

  • Support Assessment & Taxation GIS needs using ESRI ArcGIS Pro
  • Maintain topology and quality control of taxlot base layer data in an enterprise branch-versioned, Parcel Fabric database
  • Use Python to write and update scripts and tools for use with ArcGIS Pro
  • Create and edit web applications in ESRI Experience Builder
  • Create and edit map data, address points, and annotation in ArcGIS Pro
  • Assist customers including the public, other County staff, and external agencies with questions related to A&T's GIS data
  • Work closely with internal and external partners, such as Appraisal, Elections, Land Use & Transportation, other counties, and the State of Oregon

 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro
  • Experience with Python scripting in an ArcGIS environment
  • Experience creating and/or maintaining web applications in ESRI Experience Builder
  • Experience with land records and data, including legal descriptions, deeds, surveys, and/or plats
  • Highly detail-oriented and capable of independently managing tasks and workload
  • Comfortable with customer service and skilled at explaining complicated topics to a diverse customer base
  • Enthusiastic about learning new software and implementing upgrades, including troubleshooting, finding bugs, and having a proactive approach to overcoming challenges

 

This position is currently in-office with the possibility of some hybrid work in the future.


Virtual Informational Q&A Session:
When: Thursday, December 12th at 4:30pm.
How: To join the informational session contact Veronica Garcia at [email protected] 

 

Why Washington County?
Washington County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship, and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, Washington County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all.  
 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

This position is classified as an Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst. To review the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification, please use this link:  GIS Analyst.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, cartography, computer science, surveying, or a related field; AND
  • Three (3) years of experience in geographic information systems design.

 

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements 

  • Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check post offer.
  • Possession of a Driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.