Emergency Management Gis Specialist

Salary
$102,526.94 - $129,958.82 Annually
Location
Renton, WA
Job Type
Term-Ltd
Job Number
2026JI26863
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
OEM - Office of Emergency Mgmt
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Closing Date
5/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary
This position is a two (2) year Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position.
THIS ROLE IS CONSIDERED A FIRST RESPONDER AND MUST PHYSICALLY REPORT TO WORKSITE. THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE POSITION
King County's Office of Emergency Management is looking for a GIS Specialist to join our team. Position is responsible for working on Geographic Information Systems data supporting Emergency Management planning and operations efforts in King County. The GIS Specialist will support analyzing, acquiring, creating and maintaining spatial and tabular Geographic Information Systems data and appropriate metadata. This classification performs moderately complex GIS systems and customer business analysis, GIS programming includes writing and maintaining complex routines that interact with other applications, and provides GIS training to departmental end users.
This person will be a key player in the planning and development for present and future services. Roles involve daily interaction with senior-level management, elected officials, and multiple intergovernmental partners. Requires a self-starter who is interpersonally and politically savvy, can work on multiple projects, and is a great problem solver.
Position:
The GIS Specialist will work closely with the Risk Reduction and Operations, and Planning Sections of King County Office of Emergency Management (KCOEM), specifically the Technical Operations Program Manager, Hazard Mitigation Coordinator, and the mission area planners in support data analysis, hazard mapping, and enhancing emergency response webpage for public notification.
The GIS Specialist will attend planning team(s) meetings, facilitate the development of public facing and internal planning maps demonstrating hazards, critical infrastructure, and other critical resources, and staff the Emergency Operations Center when activated. The GIS Specialist will support training of OEM staff members and partners on developed tools, collaborate with other GIS professionals at King County and emergency management agencies, and develop interfaces with existing platforms.
Job Duties
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES - The successful GIS Specialist candidate, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Support the development and administration of multiple emergency management programs focused on preparedness and operations, which may include complex components of hazard and threat identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, capability development, and training and exercises.
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational readiness activities including writing procedures and coordinating maintenance of equipment, training, and exercises.
• Work with OEM staff members in the development and delivery of disaster management training programs, courses, and preparedness presentations to diverse audiences; schedule location and training; and coordinate training materials and other training needs as required.
• Coordinate with city, county, state, federal, and other partners on emergency operations plans and procedures.
• Perform GIS data analysis, management, and display. Ensure GIS products interact with other applications.
• Perform moderately complex or specialized data conversions as needed to conform to King County GIS data standards.
• Analyze customer business needs to define appropriate GIS products or services; design and create maps.
• Manage and maintain data integration into department/division and King County spatial database related products to production quality standards.
• Coordinate with GIS professionals to ensure successful delivery of GIS data, products, and services.
• Perform and/or monitor spatial database processes, versioning, data backup and security, and archiving; monitor and test data catalog for accuracy and usability; monitor system performance and maintenance.
• Coordinate data acquisition and use with County professionals and outside agencies.
• Coordinate with KCGIS Center and other GIS entities during normal times, and during EOC activations.
• Provide on-site assistance and implementation support to other users.
• Staff the Emergency Operations Center during activations. Be available to support long shifts on short notice.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have a background and knowledge of GIS programming, data analysis, customer business analysis, training, data conversions, data acquisition and management and systems analysis.
• Have a background and knowledge of ArcGIS 11.1; Knowledge and skills with current-state ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Solutions; Spatial Analyst; 3D Analyst; Network Analyst; Geostatistical Analyst; Python; Model Builder, and ArcSDE.
• Have a background and knowledge of current GIS technologies, principles and practices and local, state or federal programs; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the skill and ability to perform the job duties.
• Are able to convey technical information to non-technical users.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills, as well as project management, planning and organization, and customer service skills.
• Have a track record of developing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of constituents and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Are flexible and can adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Have Analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Are comfortable and proficient with the use of office productivity tools in daily work (The County uses Microsoft Office, and other online collaboration tools).

Supplemental Information
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
The successful candidate will need to pass a reference check and background check
This position is not represented
Why King County?

• Competitive - healthcare plans
• Free - transportation options
• Manager Support - structured employee assistance program
• Paid - vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
• Paid - sick leave
• Deferred -compensation plan
• Twelve - paid holidays
• Awesome - Employee Giving Program

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Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Irwin, Talent Management Supervisor, by e-mail at , or by phone at . Connect with Jen on LinkedIn .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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