Region GIS Applications & IT Supervisor, IT App Development - Journey

Recruitment #

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)

Location:

Southeast Region
- Ellensburg, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $7,507.00 - $10,098.00 Monthly

Please note:

An additional 5% supervisory pay has been added to the base salary listed on this announcement.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/4/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity for a Region GIS Applications & IT Supervisor within the Southeast Region, located in Ellensburg, WA. We are seeking an experienced IT professional who brings together advanced GIS application development expertise, technical problem-solving skills, and a passion for leading and developing others.

In this role, you will serve as the Region’s senior GIS/Application Development professional while supervising a team of IT professionals who provide essential technology services to the Southeast Region. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative GIS applications and technical solutions, solve complex technology challenges, and support programs responsible for Washington’s natural resources.

If you enjoy hands‑on technical work, collaborative problem‑solving, and helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply!

• Design, develop, modify, test, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot GIS applications, automated tools, scripts, and web‑based and mobile GIS solutions
• Perform advanced GIS analysis; develop and maintain geospatial datasets, technical tools, and data solutions supporting Region programs and field operations
• Supervise and provide technical leadership to the Region IT Unit, including assigning and prioritizing work, evaluating performance, mentoring employees, and supporting professional development
• Oversee the Region’s IT service desk operations, provide technical guidance to customer support staff, and assist with troubleshooting and resolving IT service requests and complex technical issues as needed
• Evaluate existing and emerging GIS and application technologies, identify opportunities for technical improvements, and develop reliable, sustainable solutions
• Collaborate with Region programs, DNR IT Division, and other technical partners to identify technology needs, coordinate solutions, and ensure compliance with agency technology standards

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field AND four (4) years of professional information technology experience that includes application development and professional GIS work; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional experience developing, modifying, configuring, testing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications, automated tools, scripts, or related technical solutions.
• Professional experience using enterprise GIS technologies to perform spatial analysis; develop and maintain geospatial data; develop, configure, or support GIS applications and tools; and resolve complex GIS technical issues.
• Experience developing, modifying, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining scripts or automated technical processes using Python or comparable scripting/programming technologies.
• Knowledge of relational databases, data structures, data management principles, application…