Dshs Ffa Gis Specialist

DSHS RDA GIS Specialist
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Research and Data Analysis Division (RDA) has two new GIS Specialist positions available on their amazingly talented and highly collaborative team! In this position, you will provide geospatial data management, geographic analyses, cartographic data visualizations, configurable web applications, and customer support for enterprise-wide and special projects. If you are looking for meaningful work that helps transform lives, then here is your chance to join a great team that is nationally recognized for its social and health services research.
This GIS Specialist position is a member of RDA's Enterprise GIS team, which provides technical leadership for all aspects of the agency's shared GIS resources and geospatial solutions. The Research and Data Analysis Division (RDA) provides analytical information and answers about Washington State populations regarding need, demand, use, supply, risk, cost, and outcomes associated with the health and human services in Washington State. RDA projects assess the efficacy of DSHS programs, monitor trends, measure outcomes, and help inform policy development and program improvement efforts. RDA provides a unique work environment for pursuing health and human services research and evaluation work that directly influences policy.
Some of What You'll Do

• Apply specialized knowledge and expertise in geospatial database design and geospatial data management for the acquisition, storage, and delivery of enterprise geospatial data and geospatial services.
• Provide customer support for enterprise GIS services, onboarding procedures, and service delivery points-of-access (SharePoint, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal).
• Provide backup coverage for the GIS Data Architect role as necessary.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in geospatial data and technology, spatial analysis, and data visualization.
• Develop professional geospatial solutions that support agency business needs and special customer requests.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of computer science courses OR equivalent. Preference for a GIS-specialized IT bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of college-level coursework in GIS, geography, cartography, or a closely related field.

• 4 years’ experience designing, building, and managing geospatial data in geodatabases and RDBMS structures.
• 4 years of spatial analysis experience using ArcGIS Desktop, Spatial Analyst, and Network Analyst.
• 4 years of progressively more responsible IT work experience with large, complex information systems.
• 4 years of experience developing and implementing web GIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online.
• 4 years’ experience with database languages such as SQL, T-SQL, and/or PL/SQL.
• 4 years of technical consulting and solution design experience.

• Demonstrated technology experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS feature and map services, and geodatabases.
• Experience using address standardization and address geocoding tools.
• Demonstrated ability to produce professional quality maps using standard cartographic principles and techniques.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills, especially for a diverse audience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 examples of the applicant’s cartographic and/or geo-analytical work.
• Completed Application

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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