Scientific Data Program Engineer - IT Data Management Journey - Permanent

Salary : $7,147.00 - $9,612.00 Monthly

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Permanent

Job Number : 2025-00067

Department : Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Title- Scientific Data Program Engineer

Classification- IT Data Management - Journey

Job Status- Full-Time - Permanent

WDFW Program- Information Technology ServicesProgram

Duty Station- Olympia, Washington - Thurston County

Posting Timeline- This recruitment has been extended and will be posted until January 23, 2025. If you applied previously your application is still under consideration and you do not need to re-apply. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW !

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This position offers the opportunity to design, deploy, and maintain IT data infrastructure, enhancing the agency's scientific capabilities through efficient and effective data solutions.

Key responsibilities include designing and supporting cloud-based data management systems, configuring and maintaining cloud storage and reporting functions, and providing ongoing support for data management activities.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Scientific Data Program Engineer will,

Scientific Data Management Architecture and Design :

• Coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and user groups to define data requirements, design, normalize, and implement data storage, transformation, analysis, and reporting solutions.
• Design and implement automated data pipelines through scripting, replication, or other means and spanning a variety of environments.
• Design data pipelines for data to move between environments - some environments are within the agency (State Data Center and Cloud Service Provider environments such as AWS and MS Azure), while others are managed by third parties (SaaS / PaaS).
• Design and implement Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) patterns and scripts to migrate data across systems.
• Develop and maintain appropriate database entity relationship (ER) diagrams and metadata. Write documentation to communicate capabilities to less technical user groups.
• Write and maintain documentation related to cloud storage, compute, and CSP services to ensure continuity of operations.

Cloud Storage Administration :

Manage Cloud Services for Data Management :

Working Conditions :

Work Setting, including hazards : General office environment with a cubical workstation. Occasional work in the datacenter.

Schedule : Typically,Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 A.M. - 5 : 00 P.M. Must be available to respond in an emergency

Travel Requirements : Some travel may be required to regional and other remote offices.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or other related field.

Five (5) years of experience managing, configuring and administering cloud environments.

Working with virtual servers and virtual hypervisors, such as Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware

Please Note : Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment :

Must pass fingerprint and background check due to exposure to law enforcement and sensitive data.

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following :

Knowledge of :

Your application should include the following :

Supplemental Information

In addition to and other , there are other that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note :

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link :

Union - WFSE :

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice :

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following :

Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW's efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation : Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties : If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or .

Other questions : If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to and reference job #2025-00067.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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