Term Limited Temporary; TLT Natural Resources GIS Specialist; CE Spec, Assoc

Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) Drainage & Wastewater Systems Management Division is seeking a Natural Resources Data Specialist (Civil Engineer Specialist, Associate). This term‑limited temporary position is expected to last through early June 2027 and is fully benefited (including medical, dental and vision, vacation, sick leave and holidays). The role will support natural resource data collection, database management, and spatial analysis using GIS for planning and capital projects that affect fish, wildlife, streams, wetlands, ponds, lakes, and the surface drainage network.

• Enhance and optimize existing data and information platforms (EQuIS Alive, ArcGIS, SharePoint) to improve access to and storage of more than 20 years of urban watershed data.
• Meet with City stakeholders to develop options for sharing and distributing urban watershed spatial data.
• Resolve conflicting and incomplete GIS information to ensure accuracy of the data by collecting field data, performing mapping and data analysis, and generating metadata and documentation.
• Build and publish GIS data to GIS Enterprise and WebGIS platforms to share within SPU, other City departments, and the public via the Seattle Open Data Portal.
• Collect, organize, and analyze spatial information using ArcGIS and work management systems for projects focused on science and natural resources management.
• Support field surveys including flow monitoring, fish surveys, aquatic habitat and water quality monitoring projects.
• Provide general GIS support (data maintenance, spatial analysis, figure/map creation) for clients of the Drainage & Wastewater GIS team.

• Demonstrated ability in using Arc Map or ArcGIS Pro to create and perform data maintenance of GIS datasets.
• Background or experience in natural resource management, environmental science, geography, aquatic ecology, hydrology, or fish biology.
• Practical experience conducting field surveys and data collection.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to ask for assistance.
• Experience with database management, including design, implementation, quality assurance, and documentation.
• Basic understanding of creating and managing maps, apps, and datasets in ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience creating metadata and technical documentation for GIS data/processes.
• A commitment to race and social equity and understanding of the City’s Race and Social Justice initiative or similar initiatives.

• Most work is performed in an office environment.
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, and work on or near construction sites.
• May require lifting over 50 pounds; standing, walking, or bending for extended periods on uneven terrain.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.