GIS Technician II

The Position Job Appointment: Full Time Regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Alternate schedules may be available. Work Location: The current schedule for this position is primarily remote. Occasional on-site time may be expected for meetings. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will be conducted at 810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97201. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here. Union Representation: Professional Technical Employees, Local 17 (PROTEC17). To view current labor agreements, click here. Starting Pay: The City of Portland follows the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. Position Summary: This recruitment is to hire one (1) GIS Technician II that will work within the Bureau of Technology Services (BTS). This position will be embedded in the Community and Economic Development Service Area’s (CEDSA) Data Services Team. The Community and Economic Development Service Area is comprised of the following bureaus and offices: Portland Permitting and Development, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Portland Housing Bureau, Prosper Portland, Portland Children's Levy, Office of Arts and Culture, and Spectator Venues Program. The GIS Technician II in CEDSA is an analytical GIS role that will take on challenging and exciting work involving managing, integrating, analyzing, and sharing GIS data and mapping products to meet the needs of the City of Portland and CEDSA’s projects and programs. It will require sophisticated GIS analysis skills, as well as project/product management and partner engagement experience. This position will be part of a team working in an internal services role that can sometimes be fast-paced and high-volume, so keen organizational and communication skills are critical to managing project timelines. Products created by CEDSA and City of Portland staff are an important element in engaging all members of the community. We are looking for a GIS Technician II who is interested in creating mapping products that are accessible and welcoming to all Portlanders, especially those underserved by government. We are also seeking someone who is excited