Posted: Aug 5, 2025
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Public Works GIS Analyst

Deschutes County - Bend, OR
Full-time
Salary: $5,904.00 - $7,535.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: Aug 12, 2025
Government
Within this GIS forward position, you will have the opportunity to support the Deschutes County Road and Surveying staff.  ArcGIS and related software will be utilized to help the department inventory assets, map road and survey information and create applications to support staff and the public. This position will collaborate with the rest of the GIS and IT staff throughout the county.  The work is primarily performed during weekdays in the office, but some work may be performed in the field. You will also be provided with training opportunities to keep your skills up to date.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Employ ArcGIS Pro integrations to access, create, maintain, and share ArcGIS Online or Enterprise content, producing a comprehensive line of solutions within this environment.
  • Generate cartographic products from ArcGIS Pro in various output formats.
  • Provide GIS related training and technical assistance to Road Department staff and create training resources.
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:
  • Using GIS - ESRI suite of software programs, including Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and related applications.
  • Employing web and desktop GIS platforms to create digital and paper maps, cartographic products, or other related outputs.
  • Working knowledge of scripting and modeling techniques related to GIS data management.
Skill in:
  • Advanced principles in geographic mapping, cartography, and analysis.
  • Reading, analyzing, compiling, and manipulating complex geographic information in various data formats and projections.
  • Python, CAD, GeoJson, KML, WMS, SQL and LaserFiche.
*This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and functions.

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Compensation

$5,904.35 to $7,535.63 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader) for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Associate’s degree in Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field; 
  • AND four (4) years of professional experience in designing, programming, supporting, and implementing GIS applications; 
  • OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Journey Level Knowledge and Skill working with GIS
  • Must be able to seamlessly move into this position and take over existing responsibilities.