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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Natural Resources GIS Specialist (CE Spec, Assoc) - **Company:** The City Of Seattle - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $111,488.0 - $129,792.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), ArcMap, Databases, Open Data Protocol, Microsoft SharePoint, Spatial Data Infrastructures - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=666e5539171dd3b0 ## About the Role Requires two years civil engineering experience, and an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work or the class)., * Demonstrated ability in using ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro to create and perform data maintenance of GIS datasets. * Background or experience in natural resource management, environmental science, geography, aquatic ecology, hydrology, and fish biology, or other related disciplines. * Practical experience in conducting field surveys and data collection. * Ability to work independently or as part of a team. * Knows how to problem solve and when to ask for assistance. * Experience with database management, including design, implementation, quality assurance, and documentation. * Basic understanding of creating and managing maps, apps, and datasets in the ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise environments. * Experience creating metadata and technical documentation for GIS data/processes. * A commitment to race and social equity and understanding of City's Race and Social Justice initiative or similar initiatives. ## Description Seattle Public Utilities' (SPU) Drainage & Wastewater Systems Management Division is seeking a Natural Resources Data Specialist (Civil Engineer Specialist, Associate) to engage in a wide range of GIS and environmental projects. This position will serve as temporary support for natural resource data collection, database management, and spatial analysis, and will leverage tools including GIS to inform future planning and capital projects. In addition, this position will have the opportunity to support natural resource projects affecting fish and wildlife, streams, wetlands, ponds, lakes, and the surface drainage network., * Enhance and optimize existing data and information platforms (EQuIS Alive, ArcGIS, SharePoint) to improve access to and storage of more than 20 years of urban watershed data. * Meet with City stakeholders to develop options for sharing and distributing urban watershed spatial data. * Resolve conflicting and incomplete GIS information to ensure accuracy of the data by collecting field data, performing mapping and data analysis, and generating metadata and documentation. * Build and publish GIS data to GIS Enterprise and WebGIS platforms to share within SPU, other City departments, and the public via the Seattle Open Data Portal. * Collect, organize, and analyze spatial information using ArcGIS and work management systems for projects focused on science and natural resources management. * Support field surveys including flow monitoring, fish surveys, aquatic habitat and water quality monitoring projects. * Provide general GIS support (data maintenance, spatial analysis, figure/map creation) for clients of the Drainage & Wastewater GIS team. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice., The full salary range for this position is $53.60 per hour - $62.40 per hour. Work Environment & Physical Demands: This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office three days per week and must be available for field work as needed. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. * Most work is performed in an office environment * Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, and work in or near construction sites. * May be required to lift over 50 pounds. * May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time on uneven terrain. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Developers are Building the Cities of the Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/536-developers-are-building-the-cities-of-the-future) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)