Senior GIS Coordinator

Salary : $88,213.11 - $105,331.07 Annually

Location : Anacortes, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Public Works

Division : GIS

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Teamsters Union Local No. 231

Job Description

Reporting to the GIS Manager, the GIS Senior Coordinator will perform tasks related to the collection, analysis, documentation and presentation of all asset data from operational and capital projects to assist the City in making prudent, cost-effective decisions on maintaining and replacing City infrastructure. This will primarily be done by using GIS (ESRI) and data management (Cartegraph / OpenGov) software.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains spatial databases of relevant information, documents procedures, validates data for accuracy and completeness, compares approved metadata forms, and produces maps of the resulting information.
• Assist and train all City staff in the utilization of Cartegraph / OpenGov OMS.
• Prepare maps, drawings and exhibits as requested by city staff.
• Evaluates information and data from outside sources, determines the quality of the data and converts data to assist users.
• Imports, creates, reformats and processes data to produce spatial distribution maps for various studies.
• Analyze and interpret asset data and prepare reports and graphs for city staff as required,
• Prepare level of service reports utilizing information obtained from Cartegraph / OpenGov.
• Develop and maintain records of infrastructure and asset value.
• Provide GIS support to other employees (answer questions and assist with technical issues
• Research documentation as requested by City staff and assist in maintaining the filing system of engineering documents, including backing up and archiving.
• Using Python scripting for GIS projects.
• Management of Consultants in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Troubleshoot all issues regarding GIS or Cartegraph / OpenGov software.
• Train for and troubleshoot any issues regarding See Click Fix public application.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : Must have a minimum of three years of GIS experience in a progressively responsible position along with a minimum of one year of Asset Management software experience. Public sector experience desirable. High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and other requirements : Valid Washington State driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Miscellaneous Information

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY : Judgment is exercised in making recommendations regarding Enterprise GIS applications and database applications, and in effectively managing relationships with internal and external customers. Incumbents work within a framework of established standards and procedures and are expected to perform all the duties assigned to the position with minimum instruction or assistance. Work is normally reviewed only at the outset for direction and upon completion and for overall results.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office space with minimal amounts of noise and distractions.

PHYSICAL : Position requires hearing, seeing, talking and repetitive motions of hands and wrists. Frequent sitting or standing. Must be able to push, pull, or lift ten pounds and carry twenty pounds.

OTHER : The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility; but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Following an offer of employment, and prior to starting work, individuals may be required to have a pre-employment physical examination by a physician designated by the City of Anacortes. The City will pay for the examination. Satisfactory clearance to perform essential job functions will be required for employment. As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a drug-free workplace agreement and an agreement not to use tobacco products in any form while on the job.

The City of Anacortes is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age (over 40), marital status, families with children, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation including gender identity, or status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

Applications will be reviewed on job posting close date.

Benefits include choice between medical plans including health savings accounts with high deductible health plans, flexible spending accounts, prescription plans, dental, orthodontia, & vision. Dual insurance incentives for spouses & dependents, choice of Department of Retirement Systems PERS Plan 2 or Plan 3 pension, choice between two deferred compensation programs, vacation beginning at 8 hours / month, sick leave beginning at 1 day / month, bereavement leave, 11 paid holidays, and 3 personal holidays, compensatory time and overtime options, long-term disability, life insurance for employee and dependents, employee assistance program, and fitness reimbursement plans.

Salary : $88,213 - $105,331