Infrastructure Mapping Specialist

The salary range for this position is $5,959 - $7,926 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Water Resources Infrastructure Mapping Specialist join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. The successful candidate will create and maintain the Stormwater, Water, and Sewer Infrastructure Mapping through regular updates to existing map layers, and update and maintain inventory of the stormwater, water and sewer facility locations and configurations through GPS-based field data collection or translating data received in various formats from other departments / divisions or third parties.

They also work with team members on spill response, CCTV truck and various utility tasks.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enters data, maintains databases such as ESRI databases, prepares regulatory reports, and assists in data analysis, as required. Develops stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure maps in GIS layers and provides regular updates to existing map layers through versioned edits in ESRI ArcMAP or ArcPRO software or other closely related environment. Updates and maintains inventory of the stormwater, water and sewer facility locations and configurations.
• Locates and inspects stormwater infrastructure utilizing a multitude of tools including but not limited to, Closed Caption Television camera, push cameras, locating equipment, GIS grade GPS units which require experience in field data collection techniques, including various field practices to obtain horizontal/vertical data and an understanding of Real-Time Networks and post-processing of GNSS data. Utilizes asset management software.
• This position may be required to respond to unanticipated emergency situations, and subject to an after-hours pager rotation.
• Exercises skill and judgment in dealing tactfully with the public and community groups while educating and maintaining excellent public relations. Responds to customers’ questions and complaints, requests for assistance, contracted work and drainage concerns.

To view the full job classification, :
Water Resource Specialist II

This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.

• Work Environment
  - Combination of in-office setting, primarily sitting or standing at a desk, and field work throughout Thurston County.
• Travel Requirements
  - Occasional travel will be required to attend meetings or trainings. Travel to worksite locations to perform inspections and other duties required.
• Customer Interactions
  - Frequent interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.

• Accountability
  - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service
  - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation
  - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety
  - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork
  - We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.

Mission
- To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

Vision
- The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to…