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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=4>Information Systems Specialist 3 (GIS Data Analyst)</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000">OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma">–</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000"> OCDT10147 - SALEM</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000">This position conducts Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis, constructs or maintains spatial data and works directly with customers in the development of custom GIS products</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us">. The results of these efforts are distributed statewide to customers utilizing Internet/Intranet technology as well as desktop workstation tools. GIS products produced by this position provide analysis to support the federally mandated Functional Classification/Federal Aid System, National Highway System, STIP development and the Highway Performance Monitoring System. This position assists in delivering technical training and provides user support for GIS applications, spatial data and GIS use throughout ODOT</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Duties & Responsibilities: </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Provide direct customer support and training in the use of GIS - on-site customer assistance may be required.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Provide a point-of-contact for customer support regarding the use of GIS Unit developed applications and web sites.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Compile, analyze and prioritize user technical problems presenting completed analysis and recommending solutions to steering groups and supervisors.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Analyze GIS user needs for applications or web sites, draft Request(s) for Work (RFW) and construct project proposals as necessary.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Participate as a team member in the development of technical standards for web and desktop GIS applications.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Construct data and systems which support the deployment of Highway Conditions Reports, Salmon mapping, Trans GIS and Integrated Transportation Systems GIS products.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Construct and perform data quality control analysis of GIS data ensuring data meets ODOT standards.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Conduct GIS data needs analysis then work closely with the GIS Spatial Database Administrator to ensure database design meets ODOT standards and the customer needs</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Design and execute data extractions from multiple databases using spatial analysis tools, standard SQL queries and RDBMS operators.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Work closely with customers assisting and coaching in the construction and maintenance of custom spatial data product.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Qualifications & Desired Attributes: </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I>Your</I><B><I> cover letter, resume and answers to the supplemental questions</I></B><I> will be reviewed to determine that you have the education and/or experience indicating possession of the knowledge and skills required for this classification. Please upload the required documents to your on-line application</I><B><I>.</I></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I>To be considered you must have:</I></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">· Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in computer science, geography, cartography or GIS; OR </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">· Associate degree in computer science, geography, cartography, GIS or college-level coursework that includes 30 quarter (20 semester) computer science credits <FONT FACE="Tahoma">–</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> AND - one year of information systems experience in the use and development of GIS Systems; OR </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">· Three years of information systems experience in the use and development of GIS Systems</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">· Applicants with the following knowledge and skills are preferred:</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">o Extensive education in spatial data analysis.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">o Qualified for the GIS Professional Certification</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">o Extensive education and experience constructing and maintaining GIS web sites.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">o Experience constructing and maintaining relational spatial databases.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I>Qualified applicants whose background must closely matches the needs of the position will be invited to interviews.</I></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Additional Information: </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">This position has specific requirements that must be addressed in your<B> Cover Letter</B> and<B> Resume</B>; please see the qualifications section for details.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">This Announcement has<B> Supplemental Information</B> required for submission. On-line applicants will automatically be directed to the questionnaire; all others must include responses with their application materials.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">The position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">The position works primarily in a office environment with extensive use of visual display terminals.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">The position may be required to lift up to 60 pounds.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">The employee may be required to travel statewide with occasional overnight stays.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">The employee may be required to use a state vehicle. You must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Duties include working with others to develop and deliver computer generated decision support solutions which requires collaborative decision making. Additional duties include collecting roadway data, which can involve working in inclement and adverse weather and traffic conditions.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I>If offered employment and you are not currently an employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation you will be subject to a criminal background check.</I></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I>Due to extraordinary budgetary shortfalls, Oregon state government is continuing cost reduction measures which include mandatory unpaid time off (furlough days) and suspending salary step advancement during the 2009 - 2011 biennium. Positions are subject to these measures based upon representation and salary range. In general terms, employees are subject to 10</I><I> <FONT FACE="Tahoma">–</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> 14 furlough days, and will not receive salary step increases until at least August 31, 2010. </I></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I>Paper applications can be submitted to the following location:</I></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I>Oregon Department of Transportation<BR>
Human Resources - Human Resource Center<BR>
2775 19th St. SE<BR>
Salem, OR 97302<BR>
Fax 503.378.8957</I></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">For information regarding the job announcement, contact ODOT Human Resources 503-378-6202</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">For help with the on-line application, contact: 1-888-NEOGOV1</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting the automated application hotline 503-986-4030 or 1-800-993-8898 or TTY 503-986-3854.</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">ODOT does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT) for questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action</SPAN></P>
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