Under the general supervision of the Business Operations Specialist, this position analyzes data and creates maps and other presentation materials related to assigned community development-related activities. Examples of community development-related activities include housing, land uses, climate change, economy, building construction, urban forestry, vehicle parking, transportation and other public infrastructure. This position is a .5 FTE non represented position.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Proficiency using GIS applications to perform moderate to complex geo-processing and analysis to create, edit, and maintain GIS data layers.
  • Skilled at interpreting moderate to complex analysis and creating reports and maps for public presentation and understanding.
  • Exceptionally organized and able to provide attention to detail to consistently maintain data quality, cartographic standards, documentation and metadata for geospatial data.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, vendors, associates, public officials, representatives from other agencies and the general public.
  • Ability to independently prioritize assignments, manage multiple simultaneous projects, ask for assistance when needed, and provide regular progress updates to collaborators, supervisors, and colleagues.
  • Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

To Apply

  • Submit a cover letter and resume by attaching them to your electronic application. The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and must include specific examples of how you meet the Ideal Candidate Profile (listed above) for this position.
  • Open Continuous. Apply by midnight on March 10, 2024 to be considered in the first review of applications.
  • Only Electronic Applications are accepted.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position and/or requirements, please contact Leonard Bauer, Director of Community Planning & Development at (360) 753-8206 or via email at lbauer@ci.olympia.wa.us.