The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of Mount Rainier, just east of Tacoma and about 45 minutes south of Seattle. The city is a prominent regional commercial and service center for Pierce County and boasts a strong, diversified economy. With a community of 43,000, the city and surrounding area offer an array of recreational and community events that make Puyallup a vibrant place to live, work and play.

Note: This posting reflects the 2023 salary rates.

Essential Functions

• Create, input, edit and rectify authoritative GIS spatial, attribute and tabular data according to city and ESRI industry standards, including but not limited to urban and regional planning, land use and zoning, transportation, parks and recreation, solid waste management, water and land resources, and emergency response;
• Lead development and deployment of products and services for stakeholders using the online capabilities of ArcGIS, particularly ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and Web Apps;
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation related to geodatabase development and applications;
• Distribute data and maintain map gallery and Public GIS Portal;
• Assist departments and divisions in defining, prioritizing, developing and implementing GIS related projects including creation of geodatabases and maps;
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to assist users, departmental staff City-wide and other agency departments on GIS systems, applications and procedures; act in technical and procedural capacity on behalf of the GIS Users Committee;
• Provide technical guidance and support to assist users with GIS data requests made by the public and consultants regarding the City's GIS databases;
• Serve as the City's primary GIS contact and liaison to Pierce County GIS, performing all associated duties;
• Regional Emergency Operations Center GIS lead; GIS data management and creation, application development, respond to emergencies, participate in exercises, and train staff in use of GIS related to emergency response;
• May mentor and supervise GIS interns;
• Attend and participate in professional organizations; stay current of new trends and innovations in the GIS field;
• Perform all related GIS and mapping functions as necessary to accommodate City of Puyallup GIS and IT goals; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Cartographic principles and design including digitizing data;
• Principles and practices of GIS theory, data development, implementation and maintenance of GIS systems;
• ArcGIS Online application creation and data management;
• ESRI Enterprise and its suite of products;
• ArcGIS Desktop software;
• Reading and interpreting maps, property legal descriptions, lot survey field notes and a variety of other planning documents;
• Proficient operation of database, spreadsheet and word processing software; and
• Basic knowledge of SQL Database query and Python/Arcade.

Ability to:

• Manage, maintain and distribute imagery and other raster data.
• Efficiently plan and organize work, and document workflows and processes;
• Understand and apply cartographic principals and design including digitizing data with accuracy and control;
• Conduct research and data collection of GIS data and keep base maps up to date;
• Prepare displays and exhibits for meetings and events using aerial photos, computer generated text, ArcGIS and other techniques;
• Analyze GIS-related software, research and recommend GIS related software to meet the needs of the City;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;
• Provide strong customer service, interacting with the public in a courteous and tactful manner;
• Exercise good judgment in determining when issues require involvement of supervisor;
• Supervise, plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates;
• Work under pressure and meet established deadlines;
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work;
• Safely operate motor vehicle when attending meetings and work sites; and
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Engineering (or related) and two years of GIS work experience; or an Associate's degree plus certification from a GIS program and four years of GIS work experience; or a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above.

Desirable Qualification:

GISP certification.

Special Qualifications:

Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.

Physical Characteristics and Work Environment

SELECTION PROCESS
Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work– Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one (1) hour lunch. Occasional meetings may be scheduled outside normal business hours. The City supports a telework policy that allows employees to work remote up to two days per week.
Union Affiliation – This position is a non-represented position.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The City uses E-Verify program.
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Paid Leave: Regular, full-time, unaffiliated City employees receive 8 hours of sick leave per month and 12 holidays per year, and vacation days are earned at the rate designated by Policy 2.7.3, Vacation Accrual and Use, of the Administrative Policies and Procedures of the City of Puyallup. Vacation, sick leave, and holiday leave are prorated for regular, part-time employees.

Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday provisions are determined through collective bargaining for affiliated employees. All Collective Bargaining Agreements can be found on our website at http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/465/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Retirement: Regular-status City employees are mandatory members of the State of Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Employees and the City jointly contribute to the plans. Deferred compensation plans are also available on an optional, voluntary basis.

Group Insurance: Currently, unaffiliated full-time, regular-status employee benefits include City paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, plus life and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees. Employees may be required to premium share benefit costs depending upon their status in the city's wellness program. Employees scheduled on a regular status part time basis will be offered pro-rated insurance benefits.