What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst, Senior position at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services?
Salary : $90,791.64 - $110,288.40 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-CNR8390R-FEB
Department : Dept of Conservation & Nat Resources
Division : Surface Water Mgmt
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
Snohomish County Surface Water Management (SWM), a Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is hiring a highly capable GIS Analyst, Senior to join our team.
SWM works in partnership with other local and regional agencies to improve Snohomish County now and for future generations. SWMprovides a variety of programs and services for reducing road and property flooding and preserving and improving the health of Snohomish County's water resources and natural systems. We focus on four areas of service :
- Clean water in rivers, streams and lakes;
- Habitat for fish and aquatic wildlife;
- River flooding and erosion;
- Stormwater drainage systems.
You can find us responding to water-quality problems and complaints, monitoring river levels during flood season, maintaining drainage systems, managing habitat improvement projects and more.
Bring your Geographic Information System (GIS) technical expertise to SWM as a GIS Analyst, Senior to support our Asset Maintenance and Management System (AMMS) as well as providing essential and complex analysis and support to a dynamic group of engineers, scientists, planners and technicians. We use GIS services applied to floodplain mapping, flood control infrastructure, storm water infrastructure, wetlands and streams, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) GIS database management, asset management, and natural resource planning.
Snohomish County uses ESRl's ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Portal for ArcGIS (Portal) and integrates our GIS data with Cartegraph software for our asset management program. As a GIS Analyst, Senior you will create and use automated geoprocesses using Python, create and manage map / feature services using AGOL and Portal, process big data to support County's essential functions, improve existing data and be an indispensable part of the GIS Asset Maintenance and Management System team in collecting and documenting all of Snohomish County's drainage assets. Collaboration and coordination with the other Snohomish County GIS departments and committees are essential parts of this position. Project management and problem-solving skills are a must for this position.
Successful applicants will have a background and experience in GIS, geography, environmental sciences, computer science, engineering, planning or related field. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team. We value the ability to analyze issues, develop solutions using creativity and ingenuity and clearly communicate complex data to varied audiences. Come join our team and build a career in the great northwest!
About Surface Water Management
SWM is a stormwater utility that provides services to unincorporated Snohomish County. These services are funded by service charges paid by property owners in the unincorporated county. SWM is the largest division in Snohomish County's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources with an annual budget of $54.6 million.
SWM works in partnership with other local and regional agencies to improve Snohomish County now and for future generations. SWM provides a variety of programs and services for reducing road and property flooding and preserving and improving the health of Snohomish County's water resources and natural systems. We focus on four core areas of service :
You can find us responding to water-quality problems and complaints, monitoring river levels during flood season, maintaining drainage systems, managing habitat improvement projects and more. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management's programs, please go to Our 2023 Highlights report is available here.
About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals. Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the web page to learn more. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management's programs, please go to
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.
Snohomish County - The Future We Choose
Benefits
Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth. We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include :
Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is also available.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email :
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, planning, natural resources or related field; AND two (2) years of GIS or automated mapping experience; OR any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's license may be required in some divisions for employment.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
SUPERVISION
Employees receive supervision from a supervisor or manager, while team members provide guidance. The employee carries out assignments on his / her own initiative and receives additional, specific instructions when relevant. Work is performed with considerable independent and may be checked to assure adherence to instructions and conformance with established departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in an office environment with some field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of data collection, quality control, and to increase understanding of projects. Prepares for and provides GIS support during emergency situations including floods, earthquakes, and storms. When on call, employees may be required to carry a County mobile phone, have connectivity and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?
What is your highest level of completed education in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, planning, natural resources or related field?
How many years of experience do you have in GIS or automated mapping; OR, any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities?
The following essay questions will be scored to determine whether or not you advance to the interview stage. You must score at least 70% to qualify for an interview. Candidates with passing scores will be ranked by supplemental score. You will be awarded points for grammar, spelling, and writing ability. The top scoring candidates will be invited to an interview.
Do you understand that the scores on this portion of the supplemental will determine your eligibility and ranking for an interview, and all experience MUST be documented in your employment history?
Essay Question Describe your knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience in the following areas. Provide specific examples of your experience for each topic :
Essay Question Describe your knowledge and abilities working with a variety of ESRI products and tools. Please provide specific project examples of your roles and how you used the products and tools to complete projects.Example products and tools may include :
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Salary : $90,792 - $110,288
