Posting number: 2026-08463
Department: Military Department
Job classification: IT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - SENIOR/SPECIALIST
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers, Geographic Information Systems
The Washington Military Department's Construction, Facilities, and Management Office (CFMO) is seeking an experienced and motivated GIS Lead to provide strategic and technical leadership in the development, management, and application of geographic information systems. Reporting to the Planning and Program Branch Chief within CFMO, the GIS Lead is a technical subject matter expert for all geospatial and geographic information systems within CFMO. This position works independently on all levels of assignments and provides guidance and leadership to lower-level GIS staff on complex issues.
This position is responsible to architect, manage, and leverage the organization's enterprise geospatial infrastructure such as facility buildings data, demographics, and regional assets into a unified system to improve planning, maintenance, and daily operations.
This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.
Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.
To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit: www.mil.wa.gov
In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.
Geospatial Application Management
Master Planning & Facility Analysis
Real Property Reconciliation & Data Integrity
Data Management
System Administration
Additional experience in geographic information systems, cartographic principles, coordinating system transformations, and data interoperability or similar toolset will substitute year-for-year for the degree requirement.
Software Knowledge/Experience:
Certifications:
Skills, abilities, and competencies to:
Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.
Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC). Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.
Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
Camp Murray utilizes the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.
Union: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Work Hours: The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, or a four-day per week schedule, 10 hours per day, with either Mondays or Fridays off. The actual work hours will be established between the employee and supervisor and will start no earlier than 6:00am and end no later than 6:00pm.
Telework: This position may be eligible for some telework. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance between remote and in-person work based on operational need. Reporting to the workstation for work activities and participating in in-person meetings is required.
Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.
Travel: Requires the ability and willingness to independently travel throughout the state, sometimes overnight, to attend meetings and conduct public outreach and training.
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically via www.careers.wa.gov. It is very important that the "Work Experience" and "Supplemental Questionnaire" portion of the application is completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application or can be an attached document.
** A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
Incomplete applications may disqualify you from eligibility for the position. You must ensure all application areas, including supplemental questions, are completed in full.
If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, please email Mistina Venesky at mistina.venesky@mil.wa.gov
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: mistina.venesky@mil.wa.gov, Call: (253) 512-7389, or 711
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