Local Roads & Intersections GIS Data Steward (TPS4)

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a GIS and data management specialist to serve as the Local Roads & Intersections Data Steward, ensuring accuracy and usability of spatial and tabular road data. You will support safety analysis, planning, and operations by maintaining authoritative datasets and collaborating with partners.

The role requires strong GIS skills, data management, and the ability to produce reliable data products, with a focus on quality, documentation, and

Qualifications

• GIS data management for enterprise-scale datasets.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online in a professional setting.
• Ability to gather requirements and tailor data products using relational databases like SQL Server.
• Ability to document data processing activities clearly.
• Strong SME and collaborative skills.
• Growth mindset and service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage local roads and statewide intersections data stewardship business activities.
• Oversee and support data, analysis, reporting services to internal/external customers.
• Provide monthly production data updates; respond to data product inquiries.
• Determine methodologies for collection and creation of local road data.
• Create, update and quality assure GIS and tabular data for local roads and statewide intersections.
• Establish data standards, validation rules, and documentation; collaborate with CRAB and others.
• Coordinate to meet business needs and federal reporting requirements (MIRE, HPMS).
• Create and maintain metadata and process docs; disseminate to CRAB and groups.
• Provide expert guidance on usage of data to partners.

Skills

GIS Data Management

GIS Software

Data & Database Management

Technical Documentation

Subject Matter Expertise

Growth Mindset

Service-Oriented

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

SQL Server

Power BI

FME

Python

Job description

Description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled GIS and data management specialist to serve as the Local Roads & Intersections Data Steward, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and usability of spatial and tabular data about Washington’s public roads network. In this role, you will support transportation safety analysis, planning, and operational decision-making by maintaining authoritative datasets and collaborating with internal and external partners and data users. Our top candidate will possess strong GIS and tabular data management, spatial analysis, attention to detail, documentation, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively manage complex transportation data and ensure its quality and reliability.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Local Roads & Intersections Data Steward

will:

• Manage local roads and statewide intersections data stewardship business activities.
• Oversee and support business processes to deliver tabular and spatial data, analysis, and reporting services to internal and external customers.
• Provide monthly data updates on production; respond to inquiries for standard and custom data products and reports.
• Determine and practice the most appropriate methodologies and techniques for the collection and creation of local road and intersections data.
• Create, update and quality assure GIS and tabular data for local roads and statewide intersections.
• Establish, implement and maintain data standards, validation rules, and documentation for local roads and statewide intersections data by collaborating with the County Road Administration Board (CRAB), municipal governments, the WSDOT Intersections Advisory Group, and other internal working groups.
• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure data meets business needs, federal requirements related to Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) reporting, and the needs of CRAB and local governments.
• Create and maintain metadata and process documentation for the creation, QA/QC, and on‑going maintenance of local roads and statewide intersections datasets and disseminate that information to CRAB, the Intersections Advisory Group, and other internal and external partners.
• Provide expert guidance about the usage of local roads and statewide intersections data to internal and external partners.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Management: Demonstrated proficiency creating and maintaining large-scale GIS datasets for enterprise-wide use.
• GIS Software: Demonstrated proficiency using GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, in a professional enterprise environment.
• Data & Database Management: Demonstrated ability to gather business requirements and adapt data products to meet business needs; proficiency using relational database management systems, such as SQL Server, to manage, browse, query, update, and analyze complex data.
• Technical Documentation: Demonstrated ability to create and maintain technical documentation for data and data processing activities.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Skilled at serving as a subject matter expert in group settings.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have:

• Transportation Data: Working knowledge of transportation and related infrastructure data.
• Engineering & Construction: Familiarity with engineering, surveying, and construction documents and plans.
• Linear Referencing: Working knowledge of Linear Referencing Systems.
• Data Visualization: Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
• Data Integration: Working knowledge of Safe Software’s Feature Manipulation Engine (FME).
• Data Automation: Proficiency automating data production, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and other data processes using Python scripts.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at [e-mail]. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-05602 in the subject line.