GIS Application Developer– Journey Level

Description GIS Application Developer– Journey Level Recruitment #2024-2-5471 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $6,608.
00 - $8,887.
00 Monthly Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Do you want to have a part in helping to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations? If so, join the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) IT Division as a GIS Application Developer.
We’re seeking an excellent communicator with strong customer service skills to join us in supporting our vibrant and diverse agency in its mission, to work as part of a cohesive team, and to uphold a professional and positive demeanor while working under tight deadlines as priorities shift.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Information Technology Division is recruiting for a journey-level GIS Application Developer.
This position is a professional-level GIS developer who designs, develops, tests, implements, maintains, and supports mission-critical business functions and custom geospatial and mobile applications for the agency.
This position provides guidance, consultation, and training to other developers, team members, or customers, on software development disciplines and methodologies that comply with the agency software development standards.
This position performs highly complex spatial data analyses which require a high level of expertise with the ESRI-ArcGIS software development platform and problem-solving ability.
This position responds to and resolves highly complex customer complaints and problems relating to all aspects of GIS, programming, and system issues.
This position applies empirical-based analytical processes and research to the planning, design, and implementation of IT systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.
Gathers and compiles requirements from business stakeholders and industry subject matter experts, then translate those requirements and function specifications, into technical requirements, functional specifications, and other design documents for technical compliance against business requirements.
The GIS Application Developer works with other technology professionals to develop technology solutions for current and future agency business needs.
This position works independently with agency customer areas to understand customer business needs and develop specific solutions.
Interfaces with other ITD teams for the development of support policies and procedures.
This position applies knowledge of Information Technologies principles, methods, and techniques to diagnose and resolve highly complex customer complaints, GIS problems, and system issues to ensure continuous service.
This position researches, develops, modifies tests, installs, deploys, maintains, supports, and documents for new, upgraded, or existing enterprise software and applications.
Duties Responsibilities: Designs, develops, tests, implements, maintains, and supports mission-critical business functions and custom geospatial applications for the agency.
Designs, develops, tests, implements, maintains, and supports custom GIS Applications using C#, JavaScript, Python, Model Builder, XML, SQL statements, and other development tools.
Gathers and refines system requirements from customers; performs data and process analysis and designs technical specifications.
Implements highly complex designs by developing software components according to product specifications; many times working with vendor development staff on new industry solutions.
Develops test criteria and control data for application testing, evaluate the results of testing, and make recommendations.
Integrates GIS software applications with the computing and networking environment.
Builds prototype applications to demonstrate the benefits of new applications and versions of software.
Document application source code and system process flows as they are written.
Provides custom business web and enterprise applications that adhere to industry and agency standards and best practices.
Provides expert-level guidance, consultation, and training to other developers, team members, or customers, on software development disciplines and methodologies that comply with the agency software standards.
Determines best practices for implementing GIS software and hardware.
Generates quality standards and maintains the overall integrity of the applications and databases.
Develops and documents standards that promote efficient and maintainable software.
Develops and implements new procedures, or process changes/improvements to ITD and other agency management.
Provides the guidance and framework to ensure that the agency’s applications adhere to industry standards, meet best practices, and ensure the code is maintainable and reusable.
Provide resolution to highly complex customer complaints and problems relating to all aspects of GIS, database, programming, and system issues.
Diagnose problems and evaluate enhancement requests from users, analyze design alternatives, and recommend effective approaches and solutions.
Work with Infrastructure/Operation teams to build and verify development, QA, and production environments for GIS applications including overseeing the installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex ESRI GIS software components and other supporting software used agency-wide.
Benchmark the performance of software components in existing applications and recommend alternative approaches for poorly performing functions.
Support, maintain, and enhance existing software applications.
Resolves complex spatial and tabular issues and problems including: accessing data, debugging, and determining the best approach for particular tasks.
Perform specialized consulting with GIS users and discrete GIS user groups on the best use of GIS tools.
Enhance productivity and facilitate access to GIS functionality and data to meet the specific needs of GIS users.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems that occur in the GIS application environment.
Successful and timely resolution of highly complex architectural and application incidents and other issues.
Provide expert systems analysis, enhancement, and maintenance support for DNR's enterprise GIS software and applications.
Design, modify, test, install, deploy, maintain, support, and document new, upgraded, or existing enterprise GIS software and applications for the Agency.
Develop enterprise GIS data services in a web format.
Test to address impacts of data, system, and software reliability.
Evaluate software quality and usability with performance and testing software.
Builds and enforces organization standards for any update to software configuration code.
Leads and directs ESRI and other vendors’ technical staff for Agency-wide implementation of systems and software upgrades.
Provide stable, maintainable, and scalable enterprise GIS applications to support DNR’s internal and external customers across the state.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, information systems, science or related fields; OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
Four years of concurrent recent experience in designing, programming, and deploying Geographic Information Systems applications; Professional level working experience building custom applications with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Geo-processing, ArcSDE, Java Script, Python, SQL, and Standard Desktop Software.
Experience troubleshooting all types of technical issues and providing support on GIS applications, systems, ESRI software, and supporting tools including tools such as products as Windows Event Viewer, Charles, Fiddler, or other related products.
Knowledge and experience in all systems development life cycle stages.
Position Specific Competencies: Inspirational Leadership Sustainable Management Informed Decision Making Transparency & Accountability Respectful Relationships Personal Responsibility DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence Desired Qualifications: Competency with version control software such as SVN.
Competency with scheduling batch software.
Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position - If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.
wa.
gov.
A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description.
We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job.
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Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
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Complete all supplemental questions.
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Questions? Please contact Bradley Montgomery at brad.
montgomery@dnr.
wa.
gov/(707) 490-6081 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.
wa.
gov About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values: Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include: Commitment to organizational health and wellness Work/life balance DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.
) Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more Leadership that empowers and supports employees Professional development opportunities Educational and career development aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.
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Additional Information: This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
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We thank you and are grateful for your service! Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.
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