THE POSITION
Performs a wide variety of advanced process/analysis functions to develop City’s
geographic information system (GIS); is responsible for its operation,
administration and information quality/integrity. Provides technical consultation to
a wide range of technical and non-technical employees using GIS to compile
reports and studies. Responsible for documentation and ensures integrity and
security of the data stored in the GIS and related/integrated databases. This
position is represented by a union; union membership is required within 30 days
of employment.
COMPENSTION AND BENEFITS
Starting Range: $57,216 – $58,932 annually
Full Range: $57,216 – $71,736 annually
The City of Bellingham offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package
to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. The City also offers excellent
vacation, holiday, and sick leave benefits. This position will participate in the
State of Washington Public Employees’ retirement System (PERS) plan.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in cartography, geography, GIS or
related field.
• Four (4) years of GIS experience, at least 2 of these years in a Public Works
environment or performing equivalent work.
• Working knowledge of enterprise relational database products such as
Oracle, SQL Server, Informix and/or DB2.
• A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the
knowledge and skills to perform the work will be considered.
THE REGION
Bellingham is favorably located between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seattle, Washington. Home to Western WashingtonUniversity, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College, the city sits on a large bay, with the Cascade Mountains as its backdrop and the San Juan Islands at its doorstep. Bellingham is the region’s economic hub and the county seat of WhatcomCounty, an area of picturesque and productive farmland, forested hillsides, and small residential communities. Bellingham is frequently recognized
as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play. Outside magazine lists Bellingham among its "Top Ten Dream Towns" for the abundance of outdoor activities and
its character, quality of life, low cost of living and high-tech jobs. Money Magazine and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance have ranked Bellingham tops in places to retire. Bellingham serves as the main economic, medical and transportation center for residents of the region. With high tech and other commercial businesses moving into the area, Bellingham exemplifies economic diversification, and the local economy remains strong.
TO APPLY
Obtain applications from our web site: www.cob.org, Employment or 2nd Floor, City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676-6855, ext. 599. Recruitment closes October 19, 2007, 5 pm.
Submit the following required materials:
• City of Bellingham application form
• Written response to items below
• Experience and Training Questionnaire
• Cover letter and resume
Describe your education, experience, and qualifications in each of the following:
1. Organization and management experience working as a project manager. Elaborate on your role as a
GIS-related project manager including project planning, authority, decision making process and team
leadership.
2. System administration and support of GIS applications; specifically GIS spatial data management with
SDE and web application using ArcIMS or ArcGIS Server. Elaborate on your experience with integration
of GIS with other business systems including any interfaces or applications developed.
After review of all applicant materials, highly qualified candidates will be invited for further assessment.
Please send materials to the Human Resources Department, Ctiy of Bellingham, 210 Lottie Street,
Bellingham, WA 98225.
APPLICANT STATUS
• Applicants are notified of their score and status on our web site, www.cob.org, Employment, Applicant Status.
• Information will be updated approximately two to three weeks after closing date.
• Each applicant is assigned an ID number to ensure confidentiality. Example: 999-64-3406 (includes last six digits of your Social Security number). This must included on the Applicant Data Information sheet and returned with your application materials.
• An explanation of the process will be available at the web address shown above.
• An update as to the applicant status will be provided for those applying in the process.
• Applicants may also utilize internet at your local library, contact the Human Resources Department at (360) 676- 6960 or come to the office, 2nd floor, City Hall, 210 Lottie St., Bellingham, WA if internet access is unavailable to discuss their status in the process.
The City of Bellingham values diversity at all levels of the workforce
People with disabilities needing assistance in the application or examination process call (360) 676-6960