GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 4)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Water Resources Department in Salem is seeking a GIS Analyst to design and analyze maps, manage spatial data, and support water resources decisions. This role emphasizes service orientation and collaboration with IT and field staff.

The position is hybrid-eligible, permanent, full-time, and located at the North Mall Office Building in Salem, Oregon, with meetings across the state. SEIU representation applies and overtime is available where required.

Job description

Position Title

GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 4)

Initial Posting Date

11/03/2026

Application Deadline

11/16/2026

Agency

Water Resources Department

Salary Range

$5,178 - $7,831

Position Type

Employee

Job Description

The Oregon Water Resources Department has an exciting job opportunity on our Information Technology team for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst! If you are a service-oriented Information Technology professional and enjoy building custom maps and data analysis while providing effective and efficient customer service, then this could be the position for you!

Working Title

GIS Analyst

Classification

Information Systems Specialist 4

Position Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Representation

Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime and Compensatory time)

Monthly Compensation

The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $5,178-$7,831 | after PERS* will be $5,539-$8,371. This position is salary range 25.

Work Location

North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301

Hybrid/Remote Work

Hybrid eligible based on business need. Due to the job duties required for this position, full-time remote work is not possible as the position must be available to attend meetings in Salem, Oregon and around the state. Teleworking and in the office work schedule will be determined upon agreement and approval of supervisor.

About The Oregon Water Resources Department

The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Vision

The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.

Our Mission

• To directly address Oregon's water supply needs
• To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life

Agency Core Values

• Integrity - We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.
• Service - We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.
• Technical Excellence - We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.
• Teamwork - We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.
• Forward-Looking - We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.

OWRD Strategic and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Plan priorities are to:

• Modernize our management of Oregon's surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses
• Work to secure Oregon's instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity
• Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to