Geospatial Application Developer - Olympia, United States - Longwood University

Longwood University Olympia, United States

3 weeks ago

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This recruitment will be posted until December 12, 2023 – first review of applications will take place on November 14, 2023, submit your application materials as soon as possible.

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As a leader in your field, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of modern web and mobile applications for managing spatial datasets owned by the Wildlife Program
Moonset over Mt. Gardner

Photo Credit: Scott Fitkin

Picture yourself,
This is an opportunity to

employ professional experience, up-to-date knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills in programming, data management, quality assurance/control, and process automation to prepare robust and error free software solutions.

With your experience,

you will draft effective application user interfaces and user experiences - take these drafts to users to gather feedback and decide on which changes are feasible to implement.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork,

design, develop, test, and maintain applications for the management and presentation of spatial data for internal and external decision makers and stakeholders
We are seeking a candidate

with demonstrated values matching those of

WDFW:
Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).
Duties

Good Morning, Rainier – Photo Credit:
Rachel Heaton
Some of what you will do as our Geospatial Application Developer,
Design, develop, and implement modern web and mobile applications for managing and displaying spatial data:
Build modern, responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JS/TS and front-end frameworks.
Build mobile applications using COTS solutions enabling staff to view and collect spatial data.
Maintain source code for the applications in an organized repository alongside continuous deployment pipelines for efficient deployments.
Develop software libraries and APIs for interacting with existing and new spatial datasets:
Develop suites of tools that allow users and applications to interact with authoritative datasets using repeatable, efficient workflows.
Build APIs that enable the interoperability of datasets both within and outside the GIS section.
Maintain source code for the software in an organized repository and perform automated tests and build utilities.

Support legacy spatial data management systems and applications:

Maintain and modify existing codebases for applications such as the Private Lands Hunting System, Lands Information System, and legacy data management scripts.

Communicate changes to legacy systems to the appropriate users and stakeholders.
Participate in technical analysis and system architecture design process:
Coordinates with cross-program/division staff to address system and process dependencies.
Makes recommendations on technologies used in the development of web and mobile application solutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Setting, including hazards:
Office setting - requires extensive computer use for extended periods of time.

Schedule:
Typically, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday.

Requires flexibility in work schedule in order to perform IT system maintenance/testing activities or to respond to unforeseen system problems or outages.

Travel Requirements:
Some travel is required to attend/participate in trainings, meetings, and conferences.

Tools and Equipment:
Laptop or desktop, software, virtual server environments, mobile device (tablet or phone).

Customer Relations:
Customer interaction and service delivery is integral to this position's success.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note:

Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement as long as that experience is in information technology and geographic information systems experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing, programming and/or maintaining complex spatial and tabular data systems, developing complex computer applications, managing and directing projects, providing customer or technical support in spatial data.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Geography or a closely related field.

AND

Five (5) years of information technology and geographic information systems experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing, programming and/or maintaining complex spatial and tabular data systems, developing complex computer applications, managing, and directing projects, providing customer or technical support in spatial data.

Experience:

Certifications/Licenses:
A valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Master's Degree (MS) in Computer Science, Geography, Natural Resources or Wildlife Biology with emphasis in GIS and Remote Sensing or in a closely related field.

Experience with:

Using mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units, and other data logging devices) for designing and deploying custom field survey data collection solutions.

Preparing and presenting highly technical information, concepts, or IT applications to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge of:

Principles of computer programming logic, math, and computer science concepts as they relate to Information technology (IT) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desktop and server environments.

Current IT/GIS technology and industry trends with respect to enterprise data management solutions (e.g., field data collection, RDBMS, interoperability, web services).

Principles of data modeling, relational database design and application development within enterprise data management system framework.
Best practices for software design, testing, implementation, and life cycle management practices.
Principles of version control and its most common implementations (locally instantiated Git, GitHub, DevOps).
Project management principles/practices.
Wildlife research methods and techniques that relate to collection and analysis of tabular and spatial data.

Best practices for superior IT customer service delivery to a wide audience of stakeholders (with variable IT/GIS subject matter expertise, skills, and level of interest).

Supplemental Information

Please note:
Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.
In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at

and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:
A cover letter

describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
A current resume.
Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work.

If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States.

For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:
Learn about our

agency

and the

perks

of working for WDFW
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.

We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency's mission.

We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION - WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to

.
Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
Include your name as it appears on your application in

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:
Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
Include your name as it appears on your application in

Note:
Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

As part of WDFW's efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.

Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone or email , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at or

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