Gis Support Specialist / Lan Administrator
Oregon Department of Forestry (Central Oregon, Oregon)

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

Information Systems Specialist 3

(GIS Support Specialist / LAN Administrator)

$3,019 - $4,354 Monthly

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a permanent, full-time position with the Oregon Department of Forestry located in Coos Bay. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy. Specific questions regarding the position should be addressed to Greg Kreimeyer, Assistant District Forester, in Coos Bay at (541) 267-1742.

 TO QUALIFY

Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications in this section.  To receive credit, your application must clearly show that you have:

 

A Bachelor Degree with an emphasis in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science or related field; OR An Associate Degree in GIS, Computer Science or college-level coursework that includes 30 quarter (20 semester) Geography, GIS or Computer Science credits AND one year of GIS experience working with software, hardware, communications or data; OR Three years of GIS experience working with software, hardware, communications or data.

 H.I.R.E.:  H.I.R.E. system participants are encouraged to apply.  You must follow the instructions in the TO APPLY section of this announcement.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this position is to provide coordination, planning, administration and management of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and associated data for the Coos District.  The position also functions as the Coos District Local Area Network Administrator.  Major duties include:

 

GIS Administration

·         Assesses district needs for GIS software and GIS computer systems and implements solutions within budget restrictions, policies and data systems.

·         Coordinates GIS and computer program operating systems and maintenance between field sites and Salem Computer Services to maintain overall system compatibility and operation.  Uses programming languages to automate tasks and/or build user interfaces to implement GIS computer operations.

·         Coordinates the development, updates and maintenance of the spatial and attribute data in the GIS coverages used by State Forests, Fire and the Private Forest programs in the district. 

·         Supports forest management planning by importing forest inventory and long-range plan data, preparing various compilations, checking the data and preparing tabular and graphic presentations.

·         Prepares maps for digitizing including extensive research of records.

·         Performs a full range of digital cartographic and GIS operations.

 

Local Area Network Administration

·         Serves as the Local Area Network System Administrator in the Windows 2000 server environment.  Administers, maintains and troubleshoots computer operating systems, hardware and software including peripherals.  Addresses day-to-day computer security issues.

·         Provides technical assistance and coordination for implementing and maintaining computer systems and operations including correcting simple and complex failures of hardware and software, configuring computers, diagnosing and correcting printer problems, assisting with wiring changes, changing printer configurations, adding/deleting users, maintaining tape backups, and restoring files and directories.

 

Training and Technical Assistance

·         Answers questions from users and diagnoses problems often caused by software or operator error.

·         Contacts vendors and other external entities to establish solutions.  Prioritizes problems and works with users, vendors and Salem Information Technology staff to resolve conflicts.  

 

The Department’s highest priority work is when a forest fire emergency occurs; therefore, this position may be utilized during those emergencies to provide assistance in a variety of ways.  That assistance may be directly aiding the emergency effort in the field or at the Salem Headquarters.  It also may be in providing backup to fill in for another position that is being used in direct aid to the emergency, or it may be in performing an essential function in some capacity, either this program or elsewhere.

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most work is done indoors at a GIS or other computer workstation and digitizing or drafting tables.  Occasional travel required by auto or light plane.  Overtime and travel required in project fire situations.  Requires occasional exertion for short periods.

 

 

TO APPLY YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

1.       A State of Oregon Employment application (form PD100); AND

 

2.       A cover letter, no more than two pages, which describes your experience in:

a)  GIS project work, analysis and data management, and           

b)  Computer network systems administration             

 

Only those applicants whose background most closely matches the needs and the requirements of this position will be contacted for an interview.

 

Copies of applications, supplements and job announcements can be obtained from:

·         the State of Oregon Job Page at:  www.oregonjobs.org

·         local Oregon Employment Department field offices, or

·         most state agency human resource offices, including the Department of Forestry, Human Resource Office, Building C, 2600 State St., Salem OR 97310.

 

If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the employment process, you may call (503) 945-7290 or TTY (503) 945-7213 or (800) 437-4490 for the hearing impaired.  Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

 

SEND completed application materials to Department of Forestry, Human Resource Office, Building C, 2600 State Street, Salem, OR 97310.  You may FAX, if necessary, to (503) 945-7404.  They must be received by midnight of the close date and must be complete and legible.  

 

You may E-MAIL your application materials to us at odfjobs@odf.state.or.us.  By electronically submitting your application, you agree to the conditions stated in the certification and signature section of the application, which is enforceable as if you had signed. You will receive automated confirmation of receipt only if you submit via e-mail.

 

AFTER your application materials have been reviewed, you will be sent a notice by mail advising:  a) if your application was accepted or b) if your application was not accepted.  If you don't agree with the results, you may request a review.  Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice.  Additional information cannot be accepted.  However, if your application was not accepted and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it is received in our office by the close date.

 

SUBMIT only the required materials.  Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.  In addition, any application materials previously submitted for other positions (transcripts, driving records, responses to test questions, etc.) will not be matched to this application by the Oregon Department of Forestry.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit all required documents every time.

 

KEEP a copy of all application materials for job interviews.  COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorships.  Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete U.S. Department of Justice form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

 

The pay on all announcements may change without notice.

 

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS are available online at www.odf.state.or.us or www.oregonjobs.org.

 

Open:  June 30, 2008                             Announcement Number:  LEFR8047

Close:  July 21, 2008                              Internet:  D720

Class Number:  C1483                          

 

ODF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORK FORCE.