Data Management - Gis, Supervisor Doh8209

This is a full-time, permanent remote position.

Data Management

• GIS, Supervisor

Join us as the Data Management

• GIS Team Supervisor in the Center for Analytics, Informatics, and Modernization at the Office of Innovation & Technology. In this role, you'll lead and mentor a dynamic GIS team, pioneering the agency's Geographic Information System initiatives. Your expertise in GIS principles and methodologies will be crucial as you oversee data analytics, conduct complex spatial analysis, and craft bespoke GIS visualizations to inform strategic decisions.

You will architect and maintain enterprise-wide applications, solving intricate data challenges while collaborating closely with data analysts, specialists, and scientists. Your leadership will extend to supervising IT Application Development and Data Management staff, ensuring seamless integration of GIS solutions with agency operations. With authority to implement innovative solutions throughout the data management lifecycle, you'll play a vital role in shaping our strategic direction and fostering a collaborative approach across diverse support groups. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare data management at the forefront of public service innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage a staff of IT professionals, ensuring effective service delivery and overhead operations.

• Hire, train, mentor, and coach subordinate staff to maintain a skilled and motivated team.

• Develop and maintain detailed position descriptions for all team members.

• Write performance expectations and Performance and Development Plans (PDP), conduct evaluations, and review productivity reports.

• Track and approve staff leave, ensuring accurate timekeeping and attendance records.

• Ensure staff completes mandatory agency training and identify additional training needs.

• Interview and recommend employees for new positions; mediate staff conflicts and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.

• Assign, direct, and evaluate work to ensure quality standards and adherence to processes and procedures.

• Manage staff workload by prioritizing service requests and tracking task completion within specified timeframes.

• Forecast, plan, and recommend appropriate staffing levels to support current and future systems.

• Enforce project schedules and deadlines, ensuring staff meet expected deliverables and outcomes.

• Foster teamwork, professional behavior, and continuous process improvement among staff.

• Oversee, monitor, and direct all team operations regarding software/application development, data analytics management, and system maintenance.

• Plan, delegate, and manage the implementation and deployment of enterprise GIS projects.

• Evaluate team processes, promote process improvements, and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Review and approve products developed by the GIS team, ensuring they meet DOH standards for security, accessibility, and data privacy.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Your experience must be from full-time professional work and may have been gained concurrently. Additional years of experience can substitute for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. You must meet one of the following qualification options and experience criteria.

Required Qualifications:

Option1: 

• Eleven (11) years of experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS systems development, systems analysis, database management.

Option 2: 

• An associate degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field
• 9+ years of experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS systems development, systems analysis, database management.

Option 3:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field 
• 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS system development, systems development, systems analysis, database management.

Required Experience

• 2 or more years of IT supervisor or team lead experience

• Two (2) years of experience working with ESRI's, ArcGIS Enterprise software, or ArcGIS Online (Note: This experience must be explicitly detailed in your application materials to be considered for this position).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information System, Informatics, or closely allied field (Engineering/Mathematics)

• 4+ years of experience working with ESRI's ArcGIS software.

• Demonstrated experience providing data analytics.

• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft's Power BI or Tableau software.

• Demonstrated experience working with ESRI's ArcGIS Enterprise software or ArcGIS Online.

• Demonstrated experience working with cartographic principles and practices       

Our ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following interpersonal skills and competencies:

• Cultural humility by embracing diverse perspectives and honoring various cultures.

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, removing barriers, championing social justice, and fostering a sense of belonging.

• Using an outward mindset to fuel impactful contributions and blending your personal expertise with collaborative achievements.

• Problem-solving and crafting effective solutions while communicating clearly across different mediums.

• Dedication to customer service and navigating diverse interactions to build strong organizational relationships.

• Your technical competence should shine, making you an invaluable asset to our team!

Location and Flexibility

We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. This is a remote position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border. Attending events or working In-office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance at the DOH office located in Tumwater, WA.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

About Us

The Center for Analytics, Informatics, and Modernization (AIM) - Empowering Health through Data Innovation!

We're leading the charge in modernizing public health infrastructure by investing in people, processes, and technology. Our mission is to upgrade disease surveillance systems, improve data management and analytics, and enhance interoperability for seamless data sharing with partners. We adhere to national standards, oversee the state Health Information Exchange, and collaborate with various partners to shape our strategic direction while ensuring compliance. Our goal is to empower clinical providers and the public to achieve optimal health outcomes.

The GIS Team

The Enterprise Analytics and Geospatial Intelligence office within the Center for Analytics, Informatics, and Modernization (AIM) is dedicated to advancing the use of Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across the agency. Our Enterprise GIS solutions are designed to streamline business operations, engage the community, and tackle complex challenges by harnessing the power of layered data. With a vision to operate as a centralized, integrated system, we aim to unravel the intricacies and patterns within geospatial data. Our goals include simplifying and modernizing data environments, enhancing business capabilities, and driving value. Beyond mapping, our Enterprise GIS serves as a System of Engagement, facilitating data-driven decision-making, empowering staff to access and share data, promoting transparency, and fostering agile, continuous improvement.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Planfor the future of Washington health.

Application Directions:

• To apply, please click "Apply" to complete the application, including attaching your Resume, Cover Letter, and References (at least 3 professional references including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you've supervised or led (if applicable)).

• Do not submit private information including social security numbers, year of birth, etc.

• The hiring manager WILL NOT review additional supplemental attachments. DO NOT attach or submit the following:

• Please REMOVE personal photos before attaching resume and/or cover letter.

• Transcripts

• Certifications or Diplomas

• Projects or Portfolios

• Letters of Recommendation

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:  We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Shawnelle Goalder at shawnelle.goalder@doh.wa.gov.  For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.

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Conditions of Employment:

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour work week schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).

• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.

• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.

• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.

• Travel periodically within the state of Washington.

• Possess the legal ability to operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for official state business.

Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.

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