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Lead GIS Developer

Internal Number: DOH8790

We’re looking for a Lead GIS Developer to help power the geospatial systems that support public health decisions across Washington State. In this role, you will lead complex GIS development and platform work that turns raw data into reliable, usable tools for analysts, leaders, and partners. Your work will directly support the modernization of DOH’s geospatial ecosystem, including disease tracking, emergency response, and statewide reporting that communities rely on every day.

This is a hands on, senior level technical role with real impact. You will design, build, and support enterprise GIS applications while helping modernize systems used across the agency and beyond.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of enterprise GIS web applications and spatial tools.
  • Build and enhance applications using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Support and improve legacy GIS systems during platform transitions.
  • Perform advanced spatial analysis, data visualization, and public health analytics.
  • Manage and maintain GIS databases, services, and geospatial data layers.
  • Administer and monitor ArcGIS Enterprise, Online, servers, and licenses.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex GIS, application, and system performance issues.
  • Translate user needs into technical designs, prototypes, and production solutions.
  • Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers, and subject matter experts across teams.
  • Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Support mission critical systems during public health emergencies as needed.
  • Option 1: Eleven (11) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS systems development, systems analysis, database management. 
  • Option 2: An associate degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field; and nine (9) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS systems development, systems analysis, database management. 
  • Option 3: A bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field and seven (7) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: data analytics, data science, GIS system development, systems development, systems analysis, database management. 

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

  • Experience leading or coordinating application development work, such as providing technical direction to developers, reviewing application deliverables for quality and performance, or supporting the successful delivery of complex, enterprise-level solutions.
  • Experience designing, developing, or supporting enterprise GIS applications or web based mapping solutions.
  • Experience administering or supporting GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, or comparable enterprise GIS environments.
  • Experience managing spatial data, including database backed GIS datasets, services, or geodatabases.
  • Knowledge of GIS system architecture, data flows, and spatial data concepts.
  • Proficient in using GIS tools to publish, manage, and maintain maps, services, or dashboards.
  • Skill in troubleshooting technical issues related to GIS applications, data, or system performance.
  • Ability to translate user or business requirements into technical GIS solutions and documentation.
  • Ability to work independently on complex technical assignments and provide technical guidance to others.
About Washington State Department of Health
Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To accomplish all of these, we collaborate with many partners every day. We help ensure a safer and healthier Washington by: Working to improve health through disease and injury prevention, immunization, and newborn screening Providing health and safety information, education and training so people can make healthy choices Promoting a health and wellness system where we live, learn, work, play and worship Addressing environmental health hazards associated with drinking water, food, air quality and pesticide exposure Protecting you and your family by licensing healthcare professionals, investigating disease outbreaks and preparing for emergencies
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Date Posted
01/21/2026
Job Reference
21989508
Organization
Washington State Department of Health
Location
Tumwater, WA
Category
Public Health
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