Washington State Department of Health · 21 hours ago
Lead GIS Developer DOH8790
Washington, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expThe Washington State Department of Health is seeking a Lead GIS Developer to enhance geospatial systems that support public health decisions across the state. This senior-level technical role involves leading the design and development of enterprise GIS applications and supporting the modernization of the Department's geospatial ecosystem.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of enterprise GIS web applications and spatial tools
Build and enhance applications using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
Support and improve legacy GIS systems during platform transitions
Perform advanced spatial analysis, data visualization, and public health analytics
Manage and maintain GIS databases, services, and geospatial data layers
Administer and monitor ArcGIS Enterprise, Online, servers, and licenses
Troubleshoot and resolve complex GIS, application, and system performance issues
Translate user needs into technical designs, prototypes, and production solutions
Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers, and subject matter experts across teams
Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvement efforts
Support mission critical systems during public health emergencies as needed
Qualification
Required
Option 1: Eleven (11) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS systems development, systems analysis, database management
Option 2: An associate degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field; and nine (9) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS systems development, systems analysis, database management
Option 3: A bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field and seven (7) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS system development, systems development, systems analysis, database management
Experience leading or coordinating application development work, such as providing technical direction to developers, reviewing application deliverables for quality and performance, or supporting the successful delivery of complex, enterprise-level solutions
Experience designing, developing, or supporting enterprise GIS applications or web based mapping solutions
Experience administering or supporting GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, or comparable enterprise GIS environments
Experience managing spatial data, including database backed GIS datasets, services, or geodatabases
Knowledge of GIS system architecture, data flows, and spatial data concepts
Proficient in using GIS tools to publish, manage, and maintain maps, services, or dashboards
Skill in troubleshooting technical issues related to GIS applications, data, or system performance
Ability to translate user or business requirements into technical GIS solutions and documentation
Ability to work independently on complex technical assignments and provide technical guidance to others
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information System, Informatics, GIS, Software Engineering
Experience supporting GIS systems in public health, epidemiology, environmental health, or government settings
Experience analyzing and visualizing public health or population based datasets
Experience supporting cloud based data platforms or hybrid GIS environments
Experience modernizing or migrating legacy GIS systems to ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online
Experience responding to high visibility or time sensitive data requests and system outages
Experience working in environments where GIS systems directly support federally required reporting or funding
Demonstrated experience working with cartographic principles and practices
Benefits
We prioritize your work-life balance with one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle.
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Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe.
Founded in 1989Tumwater, Washington, US
1001-5000 employees
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