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Are you a Geographic Information System (GIS) expert with a passion for safeguarding wetlands and waterways? Apply to be our next GIS Data Steward (Information System Specialist 4) by February 15th, 2026! This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule, and the successful candidate will report to our Salem, Oregon office one to two days per month. 
 

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our GIS Data Steward, you will too. 

 

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the GIS data within the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Enterprise environment and Microsoft SQL Server. This role will also support the GIS needs of the agency through organizing internal and external GIS data locally and on the ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online. They will define and implement metadata standards for cataloging and data governance. Their expertise will be used in assisting staff in the development of new GIS dataset for data collection, monitoring, and reporting. 

This position will report directly to our main Salem office. This is a full-time, permanent position represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). 

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

Help develop a new GIS team at the Department of State Lands! 

Utilize your skills in both IT and GIS to protect Oregon’s environment and support important initiatives while engaging the public, government agencies, and other interested parties. 

Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts. 

Join an organization with collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers. 

Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage. 

Accrue 8 hours of sick leave and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years. 

Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans. 

Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.  

Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $ 5,047- $ 7,627 for employees new to public service; current PERS employees start at $ 5,398 - $8,157*  

Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. Visit our Pay Equity and Classification and Compensation pages for more details. 

 

*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA. 

 

Working Conditions: 

 

Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting with regular computer use. At times, the work environment is fast paced with multiple demands and occasional travel including overnight stays and/or extended work hours. 

 

What you will be doing: 

 

As our GIS Data Steward, you will have the opportunity to: 

Support the management of DSL’s spatial data 

Support the management of DSL’s ESRI Enterprise system 

Develop and maintain meta data for GIS datasets   

Support the organization and storage of GIS data and project files 

Support the management of acquired external referential GIS data used by DSL GIS users 

Support the development and management of datasets for field collection using data collection best practices to ensure high integrity and reportable data 

Develop and maintain automated data processing tasks via ESRI tools, database procedures, or programming languages like Python 

 

For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email Tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov to request the position description. 

 

Minimum Qualifications- to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and experience: 

 

Three (3) years of information systems experience in: 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS); 

 

OR 

 

An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Natural Resource related field,  

 

OR  

 

completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or Natural Resource related field; 

 

AND 

one (1) year of information systems experience in: 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 
 

Desired Attributes- tell us which of the following skills, experiences, and related talents you have by highlighting them in your application materials: 

 

Excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and can collaborate effectively for coordinating across departments 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret spatial data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and conduct thorough data auditing and reporting to ensure accuracy and integrity   

Experience implementing data governance policies and best practices through the understanding of data lifecycle management (creation, maintenance, archival) and a commitment to data accuracy, consistency, and completeness 

Proficiency with desktop GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS, business intelligence software for visualizing data 

Proficiency in data management tools (e.g., ArcGIS, SQL databases, Python, FME) 

Proactive and resourceful, capable of managing competing tasks, organized, and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic setting by working independently 

Willingness to stay current with GIS trends and emerging technologies and ability to adapt to evolving data governance frameworks 

 

For a detailed list of the duties for this position, please email  tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov for a copy of the position description.  

 

How to apply:  

Complete the following required steps: 

Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer, and any relevant volunteer and/or internship experience. 

After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. 

If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. 

 

 

The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes. The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians. 

 

Additional Information: 

 

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions.  

If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov and please be sure to include the job requisition number.   

For more information about applying for positions with the State of Oregon via Workday, you may visit the Oregon job opportunities website at: www.oregon.gov/jobs 

The state of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. 

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. 

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.  

For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. 

After you apply, you may be asked to provide additional optional information. Please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. 

As an employer, DSL complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here. 

This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. (Confirm with hiring manager on need for fingerprinting.) 

Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.  

For questions about the job duties or application process, please contact tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov or call 971-304-5881 to speak to our recruitment team.