The Oregon Department of Forestry needs a GIS Specialist to provide Department-wide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartographic support, focusing on designing, developing, displaying, and analyzing GIS data to protect and promote resilient forests.
Requirements
- Proficiency using Esri ArcGIS components, tools, functions and techniques, such as the Esri ArcGIS mapping suite.
- Proficiency in the design and development of cartographic products using Esri ArcGIS software.
- Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of map compilation and cartographic principals.
- Working knowledge of basic techniques of developing and designing GIS products.
- Working knowledge of GIS database design and management.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing, coordinating, creating, and editing spatial data; working with the other members of the GIS Unit on data design and priority issues.
- Sourcing and processing raster datasets from various sources, such as satellite imagery, aerial photographs, LiDAR, and digital elevation models (DEMs).
- Performing georeferencing, mosaicking, and image rectification to ensure data accuracy and spatial alignment.
- Conducting image enhancement and classification techniques
- GIS analysis.
- Updating other cartographic products using GIS.
- This position frequently works with other state and federal agencies, local governments, the private sector, and the public to produce GIS products, perform GIS analysis, and collect and analyze spatial data.
Other
- Hybrid Remote Work.
- Ability to report to Salem and district locations is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.
- Cover letter and resume are both required
- Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship.
- Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
