Senior ArcGIS Coordinator & Application Developer

This position will provide day-to-day support for application design, implementation and migration of applications, scripts and both application and data related systems. This position will also be responsible for developing and enforcing development standards and procedures related to application security, data integrity, application traceability, deploy-ability, fault tolerance and disaster recovery. This position works closely with internal staff and external partners, including state and federal agencies to support application development efforts and ensure compliance with established application development standards.

Some responsibilities for this position will look like:

• Designing, developing, upgrading, and maintaining complex geo spatial applications, mobile applications and data manipulation code & scripts within the ArcGIS platform, using scripting & .NET technologies.

• Identifying data and service gaps in the existing ArcGIS product and builds extensions to the dataset using the ArcGIS API and external databases to meet project and enhancement requirements.

• Building & maintaining data synchronization (ETL) processes between multiple database servers, involving ArcGIS data, in support of all internal application development efforts which depend upon ArcGIS data.

• Five (5) years of information systems experience (specifically in GIS development or coordination); OR

• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography (with a GIS focus), or a related field, AND three (3) years of information systems experience; OR

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Geography (with a GIS focus), or a related field, AND one (1) year of information systems experience.

Professional GIS experience includes:

• Professional experience working with ESRI's ArcGIS Platform, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.

• Proven experience in GIS application development using programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript), Advanced Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of advanced experience with ArcGIS Enterprise administration, including services, security, and enterprise geodatabase (SDE) management using SQL Server or PostgreSQL.

• Extensive experience with Python (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python) for automation and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows.

• Proficiency in front-end development using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, React, or Arcade to build custom web applications.

Team and Project Coordination

• Experience coordinating complex GIS projects across multiple agencies or departments, including requirements gathering and stakeholder management.

• Demonstrated ability to advise technical teams or provide mentorship to junior GIS staff.

Certifications & Industry Knowledge

• GISP (GIS Professional) certification or Esri Technical Certifications (e.g., Enterprise Administration or Developer Associate).

• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure, * High volume of quality work must be accomplished within tight timeframes with minimal supervision

• Requires concentration while working on highly technical information in an open office environment where there are frequent interruptions

• Requires managing multiple and competing priorities

• May require irregular work hours, including night and/or weekend work

• Requires frequent and extended periods of desktop or laptop computer use

• Requires excellent oral and written communications skills

• Requires conflict resolution skills

• Requires constant use of computer input/output devices

• Occasional light lifting and working on hardware of under 30lbs., In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and desired qualifications above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation.

The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.

Our Mission

The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:

• To directly address Oregon's water supply needs

• To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life

Core Values

• Integrity - We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.

• Service - We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.

• Technical Excellence - We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.

• Teamwork - We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.

• Forward-Looking - We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.

Current OWRD Strategic Plan Priorities

The Oregon Water Resources Department's strategic priorities are to:

• Modernize our management of Oregon's surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses

• Work to secure Oregon's instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity

• Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence., In addition to offering a culture of care and inclusivity and working among a highly skilled team to dive into meaningful work, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• PEBB Insurance with exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1 to 5% of the total premium.

• Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.

• Access to an additional four days of discretionary leave - 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Governor's Leave each year.

• Eleven paid holidays per year.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.

• Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).

• The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must qualify).

The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.