Transportation GIS Data Supervisor – TPS5

Description

• Lead the Transportation GIS Data Program and independently manage the maintenance and delivery of multiple federally required transportation related spatial datasets.
• Supervise GIS specialists in the creation, maintenance, and production of annually required geographic datasets.
• Establish standards and continually improve data collection, maintenance, and QA/QC processes for all data and information products that are this group’s responsibility.
• Manage formal agreements involving data collection, data sharing, and data processing work, including agreements for vendor provided data needed to produce or maintain this group’s deliverables.
• Review engineering documents, ortho photos, LIDAR data, GPS data and field studies to calculate new or changed State Route and All Public Roads LRS geometry and milepost changes and update the relevant tabular and geospatial data sets to ensure the history of roadway changes is maintained and that the current data reflects the current operational state of the highways to the extent possible.
• Supervise the development and implementation of change detection methodologies used to identify geometry and event characteristic changes in data acquired from other State Agencies, and other local agencies. Ensure identified changes are recorded in their supporting systems of record.
• Develop, maintain, distribute and support spatial and non-spatial geographic datasets used by systems and customers both within and external to WSDOT.

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in transportation, landscape architecture, environmental or urban, regional or land use planning, engineering, public or business administration, economics, or natural or physical sciences, or a closely related field. (Additional transportation experience involving analysis and evaluation of transportation issues and problems using GIS will substitute for education.)
• Five (5) years professional transportation experience involving analysis and evaluation of transportation issues and problems using GIS. (A Master’s degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.)
• Two (2) years professional experience with implementation and management of Esri’s Roads and Highways product.
• Five (5) years professional experience working with transportation related data in ArcGIS Pro software.
• Five (5) years’ experience creating, maintaining, and testing Linear Referencing System data products using ArcGIS including modification to scripts and procedures.
• Practical DBMS experience with SQL databases and complex relational databases.
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers, TDGMO staff, other agency personnel, and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising staff or serving as a team lead.

• Two (2) or more years of experience working with civil engineering plan and design sheets (paper or digital files).

• Two (2) or more years of experience working with spatial data, event data and business processes (traffic, pavement, bridges).
• GISP certification.
• The ability to interpret and extract precise information from complex documents and technical manuals.
• The ability to understand and analyze roadway and roadside related transportation data.
• The ability to operate complex electronic equipment for data collection, including GPS, electronic measuring instruments (lasers) and inertial devices.
• Practical experience with agile project management methodologies.

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• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position may be required to occasionally travel around the state and could include some overnight and multi-day travel.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. This position will need to report to Tumwater, WA office approximately once every 2 weeks.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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