Senior GIS Analyst: Data-Driven Dispatch & Strategy

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue; Tigard (OR); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

TVF&R in Tigard, Oregon is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to transform complex spatial data into actionable insights for operational, tactical, and strategic decisions. You will design and analyze datasets, develop reports, dashboards, and maps to support emergency service delivery and deployment strategies.

The ideal candidate brings strong geospatial expertise, data storytelling skills and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences across internal teams and regional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geography or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in performing complex geospatial analysis to inform strategic business decisions.
• Experience in a public safety organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• DATA MANAGEMENT: Designs, creates and maintains geodatabases from internally and externally sourced data from different formats.
• DATA ANALYSIS: Performs geospatial analysis using appropriate statistical techniques to support decision-making.
• DATA INTERPRETATION: Assigns meaning to collected information and develops recommendations.
• REPORT GENERATION: Designs, builds, publishes and maintains complex reports using various data sources.
• DATA VISUALIZATION/STORYTELLING: Uses visualization to represent trends and patterns for diverse audiences.
• DATA WORKFLOW COORDINATING/ADVISING: Provides support on complex query structures and data utilization in collaboration with internal departments.
• DOCUMENTATION: Documents procedures and data schedules for business continuity.
• CARTOGRAPHY/APPLICATION MANAGEMENT: Creates maps and dashboards including web-mapping applications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems/science, statistics, geography, or closely related field

Job description

TVF&R in Tigard, Oregon is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to transform complex spatial data into actionable insights for operational, tactical, and strategic decisions. You will design and analyze datasets, develop reports, dashboards, and maps to support emergency service delivery and deployment strategies.

The ideal candidate brings strong geospatial expertise, data storytelling skills and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences across internal teams and regional partners.