Shoreline Management Act GIS Specialist (IT Data Management Journey)
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Job Summary
- Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring aShoreline Management Act GIS Specialist (IT Data Management Journey)within theShorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program.
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.
Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Please Note: This is a project position with funding through June 30 2027 with the potential for further extension based on legislative appropriation.
Application Timeline:
Apply by July 24th 2026.
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
- Duties
This IT Data Management Journey position provides an essential opportunity to lead the SEA Programs geospatial data management spatial database administration and GIS application development efforts that support statewide shoreline shorelands and coastal hazard this role you will manage and modernize the programs spatial data infrastructuredesigning database schemas administering enterprise geodatabases automating ETL workflows and delivering authoritative datasets that underpin regulatory decisions environmental analyses and Coastal Atlas functionality. You will serve as the programs primary technical authority for spatial data systems ensuring data accuracy consistency and interoperability across Ecology local governments Tribes and federal partners.
You will also develop and maintain Coastal Atlas applications and data services conduct advanced spatial analyses and support coastal and environmental models that inform statewide planning and regulatory processes. By building tools documentation training and data workflows you will strengthen staff and partner capacity to use geospatial information effectively and promote consistent defensible environmental decision making. As the SEA Programs primary geospatial specialist you will play a central role in shaping data standards improving workflow efficiency and enhancing the accessibility of critical shoreline and coastal data used by planners regulators researchers and the public.
What you will do:
Design administer and maintain the SEA Programs enterprise spatial databases ensuring high-quality well-documented and reliable geospatial data that support shoreline permitting policy development environmental review and Coastal Atlas updates.
Develop and maintain Coastal Atlas web applications map services and automated geoprocessing tools that provide statewide access to authoritative shoreline photos hazard layers habitat information and other critical datasets.
Conduct advanced spatial analyses and develop automated spatial modeling workflows using Python R and ArcGIS tools to support coastal hazard assessments ecological analyses regulatory decisions and resilience initiatives.
Lead the design and implementation of ETL workflows that integrate multisource datasets from local governments Tribes federal agencies scientific models and enterprise systems ensuring seamless accurate and standardized data delivery.
Provide technical assistance guidance and training to SEA staff local governments Tribes and partner agencies on the use and interpretation of spatial datasets Coastal Atlas tools and geospatial workflows.
Coordinate with Ecology GIS/IT teams shoreline subject matter experts and external agency partners to align data standards resolve technical issues and support shared coastal and shoreline initiatives.
Maintain comprehensive documentation metadata file structures and records that meet agency and statewide standards for data transparency continuity accessibility and Public Records Act compliance.
Communicate data design decisions QA/QC results system changes and application updates to program staff managers and external partners to promote consistent understanding and effective use of geospatial information.- Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Five (5) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position which includes the following:
Data Management: Ability to maintain enterprise spatial datasets perform QA/QC document metadata ensure data accuracy and support program-wide environmental and regulatory workflows.
Database Design: Ability to design spatial database schemas create data models define entity relationships and ensure geodatabase structures support analytical regulatory and program needs.
GIS Administration: Ability to administer geospatial database systems such as ArcGIS Enterprise ArcSDE and SQL Server; manage versioning and replication; monitor performance; and troubleshoot geospatial data issues.
Spatial Analysis: Ability to conduct complex spatial analyses using ArcGIS Pro Python R and spatial statistics; synthesize findings; and generate analytical products that support environmental regulatory and planning decisions.
Process Development: Ability to design automated ETL workflows that integrate and standardize spatial and tabular data from multiple sources such as local governments Tribes federal partners scientific models and enterprise systems.
Application Development: Ability to develop publish and maintain web maps data services map layers and geoprocessing tools that support internal staff external partners and public users accessing program datasets.
Education:involving a major study in Computer Science GIS Applied Science Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:5 years of experience.
4 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
2 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
1 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to use Web GIS (ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise) and ArcGIS Pro.
- Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.We believe that DEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:
Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
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For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.
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Questions
For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Arati Kaza d at Arati
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About the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program
The mission of the SEA Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands wetlands and floodplains.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.
Ecology 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 Incentive Combined Fund Drive SmartHealth *Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology please visit our website explore Working at Ecology check out our Strategic Plan and connect with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology 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 veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note:This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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