GIS Analyst - 3 positions!

Are you a Geographic Information System (GIS) expert with a passion for safeguarding wetlands, waterways, and lands? Apply to be one of our three (3) GIS Analysts (Natural Resource Specialists 3) by June 18, 2026!  These positions are eligible for a hybrid remote schedule assigned to one of the Department’s offices—Salem, Bend, or North Bend—and will report onsite one to two days per month. In addition, the position requires travel to sites within Oregon on short notice, including same‑day travel; therefore, living within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned office is expected.

 

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our GIS Data Steward, you will too.

 

The GIS Analyst supports DSL’s GIS program by providing spatial data, tools, and training that help field staff make informed decisions in environmental monitoring and land management. The role assists with research, forest operations, monitoring, HCP (Habitat Conservation Plan) compliance, and FMP (Forest Management Plan) requirements. Responsibilities include leading data collection, developing GIS standards, creating maps and field‑data tools, training staff, and advising programs on GIS use. Knowledge of natural resources and environmental issues—including wetlands and waterways—is required. The analyst also supports agency GIS policy development and may coordinate larger project efforts.

 

These positions will report directly to either our Salem, Bend, or North Bend offices. These are a full-time, permanent positions represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

 

What’s in it for you?

• Contribute to a new GIS program at the Department of State Lands.

• Utilize your skills in both IT and GIS to support important initiatives while engaging the public, government agencies, and other interested parties.

• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts.

• Join an organization with collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.

• Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

• Accrue at 8 hours of sick leave and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.

• Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.

• Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service. 

• Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $ 5,453 - $ 8,345 for employees new to public service; current PERS employees start at $ 5,832 - $8,925

• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. Visit our Pay Equity and Classification and Compensation pages for more details.

 

Working Conditions:

 

Much of the work is in a standard office environment with regular computer use, but fieldwork in or along waterways or on rough terrain is expected and may be required to complete assigned work. Travel with overnight stays and/or extended work hours can be expected along with exposure to inclement weather and road conditions. Work can at times be in remote locations. Work hours during field work can be irregular and sometimes long. Visits to on-site locations may be by vehicle, watercraft, or on foot. Site visits may involve walking over uneven terrain or on wet muddy ground without pathways in all types of weather.

 

What you will be doing:

 

As our GIS Data Steward, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead groups of staff in collecting data, developing standard practices, and common GIS activities.
• Act as the liaison between the GIS Program and other DSL staff, and provide input into establishing DSL GIS Policies, Procedures, and Practices that conform to applicable laws, rules, and the Oregon GIS Framework.
• Assist staff in developing content such as maps, surveys, and dashboards
• Assist staff with field data collection and data entry
• Assist staff in training end users on content developed
• Assist staff in providing programs with advice on how best to incorporate GIS tools in the work program staff do 
• Develop and maintain automated data processing tasks via ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) tools, database procedures, or programming languages like Python
• Train DSL staff on best methods for using GIS products

 

For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email [email protected]  to request the position description.

 

Minimum Qualifications- to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

 

Three (3) years of experience in:

 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS);

 

OR

 

An associate's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or Natural Resource related field or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or natural resource related field;

 

AND

 

one (1) year of information systems experience in: Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
 

Desired Attributes- tell us which of the following skills, experiences, and related talents you have by highlighting them in your application materials:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Prior experience in supporting management of natural resources (e.g. Wetlands Permitting, Rangelands Management, Forest Management, etc.)
• Proficiency with computers, ESRI ArcGIS, and other business intelligence software
• Prior experience organizing and leading events and meetings to train and lead management and personnel
• Demonstrated ability to have a positive, professional, and proactive attitude and an interest in continued learning
• Ability to multi‐task, stay organized, handle multiple responsibilities and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Excellent ability to prioritize, monitor and track activities.