to support City public works operations, public access to information, Planning and Community Development services, and records management. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality reliable services looking toward a sustainable future. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential duties also include Core Competencies described in detail in the job descriptions.
Maintains the City's GIS system, data, and mapping. Supports various departments with geospatial analysis. Maintains internal mapping and data management accessible to employees. Maintains various public maps to share on the City's website. Participates in and/or leads the development and advancement of GIS technology,
system architecture, and orderly data management. May work with a variety of staff levels and departments to assist with data acquisition, data editing, and data analysis.
Assists with work in the field with geospatial recording of information associated with utility and street infrastructure systems. Assists with applying land surveying principles in the application of GIS in a City environment based on the land record system. Assists Planning and Public Works Departments in strategic planning associated with existing and future land use and infrastructure. Assist other staff with the creation of figures, maps, drawings, and images for grant submittals. GIS I - Technician 2024 base pay
range: $26.97-30.53 2024 total pay range: $26.97-34.19 (includes maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid WA State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier 1 year working experience in related field or equivalent education Preferred qualifications 2+ years' experience working in the field of GIS.
Graduation from undergraduate or graduate program with certificates in data management systems, GIS, or equivalent fields GIS II - Analyst 2024 base pay range: $35.54-40.37 2024 total pay range: $35.54-45.21 (includes maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid WA State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier 3 years working experience in related field or equivalent education Preferred qualifications 5+ years' experience working in the field of GIS Graduation from undergraduate or graduate program with certificates in data management systems, GIS, or equivalent fields GIS III - Coordinator 2024 base pay range: $37.80-45.73 2024 total pay range: $37.80-51.22 (includes maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid WA State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier 8 years working experience in related field or equivalent education Preferred qualifications 9+ years' experience working in the field of GIS Graduation from undergraduate or graduate program with certificates in data management systems, GIS, or equivalent fields WORKING CONDITIONS Work is conducted in both an office and field environment.
Fieldwork is performed at times to review sites, collect data, and observe construction progress. Physical effort may be required to lift equipment and system parts up to 50 pounds.
Occasional fieldwork and reconnaissance in ravines or other more rugged terrain. This position requires vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected) and a full range of motor skills. The physical demands described here 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. BENEFITS WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp Teamsters pension Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund Time loss/short-term disability insurance Life & AD&D insurance Sick leave (earns 1 day per month) May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month) 12 paid holidays Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service starting in second year Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable Employee Assistance Program (EAP) This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below.
Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement : Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years up to 12% after 25 years Overtime pay Compensatory time Jury duty pay at regular rate during service Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.
The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's interaction, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, interactionual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job - related duties requested by their supervisors. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
