The posting
Initial Posting Date:
11/03/2026
Application Deadline:
11/16/2026
Agency:
Water Resources Department
Salary Range:
$5,178 - $7,831
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 4)
Job Description:
The Oregon Water Resources Department has an exciting job opportunity on our Information Technology team for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst! If you are a service-oriented Information Technology professional and enjoy building custom maps and data analysis while providing effective and efficient customer service, then this could be the position for you!
Working Title: GIS Analyst
Classification: Information Systems Specialist 4
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Representation: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime and Compensatory time)
Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $5,178-$7,831 | after PERS* will be $5,539-$8,371. This position is salary range 25.
Work Location: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301
Hybrid/Remote Work: Hybrid eligible based on business need. Due to the job duties required for this position, full-time remote work is not possible as the position must be available to attend meetings in Salem, Oregon and around the state. Teleworking and in the office work schedule will be determined upon agreement and approval of supervisor.
About the Oregon Water Resources Department
The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Vision
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Our Mission
The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:
· To directly address Oregon's water supply needs
· To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life
Agency Core Values
- Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.
- Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.
- Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.
- Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.
- Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.
OWRD Strategic and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Plan priorities are to:
- Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses
- Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity
- Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence.
Equity Statement:
Water is a shared, vital, and finite resource. The Oregon Water Resources Department strives for meaningful engagement, transparent decision-making, and accessible services. Together we will build a resilient and equitable water future for this generation and the many to come.
About our Team
The Information Services section is a relatively small but mighty team of professionals who are critical to the optimal functioning of the Department. The team is comprised of three-sections: 1) Application Development 2) Service Desk 3) Network, Systems, and Data.
About the Position
The primary purpose of this position is to provide GIS (mapping) services and support to agency staff.
This position resides in the application development unit which and provides custom mapping services using the ArcGIS Pro software, and internally crafted applications and scripts for internal and external customers.
This position will provide customer assistance and day to day operations around custom mapping, data analysis, and water rights processing support. This position will work closely with application development team on custom mapping requests and data analysis opportunities. This position also works to support our water rights application processing staff to resolve data challenges to expediate the response.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of information systems experience in: Direct customer facing IT Support on networking issues, hardware and software issues
OR
An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
AND
One (1) year of information systems experience in: Direct customer facing IT Support on networking issues, hardware and software issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro or other Geospatial software applications
- Strong attention to detail in a highly technical environment
- Strong active listening, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong desire to learn, modernize, and apply new technical skills or technology enhancements to adapt to the ever-changing IT environment.
- Demonstrated success in problem solving, troubleshooting technical or data issues and escalating or resolving based on business priorities.
- Exposure to programming scripting languages
We are most interested in finding the most qualified candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Paid and unpaid experience may count towards the preferred qualifications.
If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Working Conditions
Office environment with the following conditions:
• High volume of quality work must be accomplished within tight timeframes with minimal supervision.
• Requires concentration while working on highly technical information in an open office environment where there are frequent interruptions.
• Requires managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Requires frequent and extended periods of desktop or laptop computer use.
• Requires excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Requires constant use of computer input/output devices.
• Occasional travel around the state using a state vehicle. Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to offering a culture of care and inclusivity and working among a highly skilled team to dive into meaningful work, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1 to 5% of the total premium.
- Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
- Access to an additional four days of discretionary leave - 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Governor’s Leave each year.
- Eleven paid holidays per year.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.
- Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).
- The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must qualify).
Application Requirements
Please provide your resume and cover letter for full consideration.
1. Provide a cover letter.
2. Provide a resume.
Application Tips: Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
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If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account.
Important Information
PERS Salary Information
* NON-PERS ELIGIBLE (Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service. PERS ELIGIBLE (Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc.) The salary listed will state base monthly salary, which is BEFORE PERS.
Accommodations
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, we invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions please contact our HR team at [email protected].
Future Vacancies
This applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months.
Work Authorization
The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Candidate Preference
Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran or Oregon National Guard Servicemember documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.
Application Review Process
In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and desired qualifications above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during the application process (cover letter and resume) and applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification.
HB3187 Statement
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.
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