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The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Information Systems Specialist 6 position. This position will have the potential of up to 2 days per week of remote work upon successful completion of trial service. During trial service, this position will be fully in-office.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 09/22/2026. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference, and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 12/01/2026, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 09/22/2026. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact and reference REQ-206393.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position, you will serve as the primary technical analyst responsible for the agency’s CAD map (the GIS data and mapping layers that support Computer Aided Dispatch) and other geospatial assets. The GIS Analyst analyzes, plans, develops, integrates, implements, and coordinates projects and activities that support the operation, maintenance, installation, and construction of CAD-supporting GIS information systems. CAD and GIS issues impact officer safety, dispatch accuracy, and public safety, making them critical systems.

Your work will include leading complex geospatial date development, quality control, and integration efforts that ensure accurate location validation and vehicle routability; administering geospatial platforms; developing applications and web maps; and providing expert customer assistance to internal OSP users, partner agencies, and public safety stakeholders. This position works at the senior professional (ISS6) level, addressing projects that introduce new technology or business processes, resolving conflicting data and stakeholder needs, and requires coordination across multiple jurisdictions and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Five (5) years of information systems experience in:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including development, maintenance, quality control, and analysis of geospatial data using the Esri ArcGIS platform in an enterprise environment.

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(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field,
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completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including development, maintenance, quality control, and analysis of geospatial data using the Esri ArcGIS platform in an enterprise environment.

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(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
AND one (1) year of information systems experience in:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including development, maintenance, quality control, and analysis of geospatial data using the Esri ArcGIS platform in an enterprise environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing, maintaining, modeling, and quality-controlling enterprise GIS datasets, including topology, ETL/data integration from multiple sources, and standards compliance in support of critical operational systems.

• Advanced proficiency with the Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, feature services, and locators) in multi-user or enterprise environments.

• Working knowledge of Python (or an equivalent scripting language) for GIS automation and workflow efficiency, together with intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft SQL Server skills for spatial and relational queries.

• Proven ability to communicate complex geospatial and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including development of user documentation and training materials.

• Demonstrated experience supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical applications in a fast-paced, high-stakes operational environment.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be LEDS certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Maintain a valid driver's license, with no limitations

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

U.S. Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard Servicemember Status Designation

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

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