Initial Posting Date:
05/12/2026
Application Deadline:
06/02/2026
Agency:
Water Resources Department
Salary Range:
$6,609 - $10,009
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Senior GIS Coordinator & Application Developer
Working Title: Senior GIS Coordinator& ApplicationDeveloper
Classification: Information Systems Specialist 6
Position Type: Full Time; Permanent
Representation: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
FLSA Status: Exempt, ineligible for overtime or compensatory time.
Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be$6,182-$9,361| after PERS* willbe $6,609-$10,009
Work Location: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301.
Hybrid/Remote Work: Hybrid work schedule to be agreed upon with manager.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Vision
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Our Mission
The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:
To directly address Oregon's water supply needs
To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life
Core Values
Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.
Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.
Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise
Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.
Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.
The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities are to:
Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses
Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity
Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence.
This roleisforthe Senior GIS Coordinator & Application Developer of theArcGIS technology team, a small but mighty group within the ITdepartment This team provides a critical functionwithin the agency in supplyingvital geo-data services, mapping functions and technology modernization services using the ESRI ArcGIS technology product. This technology is both central and enables most of the criticaloperatingfunctions within The Oregon Water Resources Department.This role will be an important contributor to the excitingmodernization plans which will take technology, and the Oregon Water Resources Department, to the next level!
This position will provide day-to-day support for application design, implementation and migration of applications, scripts and both application and data related systems. This position will also be responsible for developing and enforcing development standards and procedures related to application security, data integrity, application traceability, deploy-ability, fault tolerance and disaster recovery. This position works closely with internal staff and external partners, including state and federal agencies to support application development efforts and ensure compliance with established application development standards.
Some responsibilities for this position will look like:
Designing, developing, upgrading, andmaintainingcomplex geo spatial applications, mobileapplicationsand data manipulation code & scripts within the ArcGIS platform, using scripting & .NET technologies.
Identifyingdata and service gaps in the existing ArcGIS product and builds extensions to the dataset using the ArcGIS API and external databases to meet project and enhancement requirements.
Building&maintainingdata synchronization (ETL) processes between multiple database servers, involving ArcGIS data, in support of all internal application development efforts which depend upon ArcGIS data
Five (5) yearsof information systems experience (specifically in GIS development or coordination); OR
An Associate's degreein Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography (with a GIS focus), or a related field, AND three (3) yearsof information systems experience; OR
A Bachelor's degreein Information Technology, Computer Science, Geography (with a GIS focus), or a related field, AND one (1) yearof information systems experience.
Professional GIS experience includes:
Professional experience working with ESRI’s ArcGIS Platform, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
Proven experience in GIS application developmentusing programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
Advanced Technical Expertise
5+ yearsof advanced experience with ArcGIS Enterprise administration, including services, security, and enterprise geodatabase (SDE) management using SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
Extensive experience with Python (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python)for automation and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows.
Proficiencyin front-end development using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, React, or Arcade to build custom web applications.
Team and Project Coordination
Experience coordinating complex GIS projectsacross multiple agencies or departments, including requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
Demonstrated ability toadvisetechnical teams or provide mentorship to junior GIS staff.
Certifications & Industry Knowledge
GISP (GIS Professional)certification or Esri Technical Certifications(e.g., Enterprise Administration or Developer Associate).
Experience with Cloud Infrastructure
We are most interested in finding the most qualified candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Paid and unpaid experience may count towards the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Office environment with the following conditions:
High volume of quality work must be accomplished within tight timeframes with minimal supervision
Requires concentration while working on highly technical information in an open office environment where there are frequent interruptions
Requires managing multiple and competing priorities
May require irregular work hours, including night and/or weekend work
Requires frequent and extended periods of desktop or laptop computer use
Requires excellent oral and written communications skills
Requires conflict resolution skills
Requires constant use of computer input/output devices
Occasional light liftingandworking on hardwareof under30lbs.
Occasional travel around the state using a state vehicle.
In addition to offering a culture of care and inclusivity and working among a highly skilled team to dive into meaningful work, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
PEBB Insurance with exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1 to 5% of the total premium.
Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
Access to an additional four days of discretionary leave - 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Governor’s Leave each year.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.
Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).
The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must qualify).
Please provide your resume and cover letter for full consideration.
Provide a cover letter.
Provide a resume.
Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at WRD_DL_HR@water.oregon.gov
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account.
PERS Salary Information
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect theadditional6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensationpage for more details on the classification. *NON-PERS ELIGIBLE (Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service.
Accommodations
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act,we invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions please contact our HR team at wrd_dl_hr@water.oregon.gov.
FutureVacancies andPostings
This applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months. This posting may close or reopen at any time.
Work Authorization
The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants willbe requiredtocomplete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Veterans
If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.organd select Veterans resourcesunder Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.
Application Review Process
In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and desired qualifications above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during the application process (cover letter and resume) and applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification.
HB3187 Statement
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educationalinstitution during the application process.
Equal Pay
The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpagefor more information.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.
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