IT System Admin-Journey / Non-Permanent

Salary: $7,508.00 - $10,098.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-RCO-006
Department: Recreation and Conservation Office
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
* This non-permanent position is expected to last one calendar year. *
Schedule and Location: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm flexible schedule available. RCO is head-quartered in Olympia, WA on the state's capital campus. RCO will consider candidates that can successfully do this job from another location (in-state only) with occasional travel to Olympia for meetings and other functions.

Who we are:
The is a small state agency located in Olympia, Washington that plans for and provides funding to: create and maintain opportunities for recreation; protect the best of the state's wild lands, farms, and forests; and recover salmon.

RCO strives to maintain a workplace that is respectful, inclusive and family-friendly where all team members feel safe to bring their true selves to work. We believe in a culture where everyone continually improves and has the opportunity to lead.

The core competencies for all RCO team members are communication, customer service, integrity, self-management, and teamwork.
At RCO we envision:
A state that has abundant outdoor recreation spaces, healthy habitats, and working farms and forests that support people, fish, and wildlife.
What you will be doing:

This position is essential to supporting web-based and map-based communications to state lawmakers, agency stakeholders and the public, and to foster effective agency staff collaboration.
The GIS Systems Administrator configures and supports ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Hub Premium, and ArcGIS Pro/License Manager products. This position also develops maps and mapping applications on ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online for agency websites. This position works with ESRI Technical Support and solution consultants to resolve problems and develop and support mapping applications.
The Web Systems Administrator configures and supports WordPress/MySQL, SharePoint, PHP, on Windows/IIS and vendor-hosted (in the future) web platforms. This position is the senior level technician with the authority to plan and prioritize architecture design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and consulting tasks for web-based application servers, software, and services for multiple websites at the Recreation and Conservation Office. This position sets standards and gives direction to contract developers for web services and applications.
This position supports the agency mission and organizing principles by administering the agency web hosting infrastructure and providing application support, including performing duties as web developer, SharePoint site collection administrator, and developing web maps and applications for staff and public consumption. This position is required to apply technical knowledge to evaluate and resolve complex tasks, e.g., system administration, data stewardship, and problem resolution. This position develops their own process, methods, documentation, and training to meet assigned objectives. This position will support the transition of web hosting duties to WaTech (state central IT services).
The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and the Puget Sound Partnership (Partnership) have a consortium agreement that allows for the sharing of IT staff, resources and support services. This position is employed by the RCO and provides technical direction and support to the Partnership.

Duties
Some of what you'll enjoy doing:

• Lead the administration of RCO GIS applications and services.
• Independently develop maps and mapping applications, and other applications as necessary to ensure that geographic information systems meet emerging requirements.
• Ensure the security of GIS data, services, and applications.
• Lead the overall administration of RCO and PSP web servers, web sites, and WordPress Content Management Systems.
• Independently develop web pages, web forms, and other applications as necessary to ensure that websites meet emerging requirements.
• Ensure the security of web sites, services, and applications.

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• Must pass the state IT Security Awareness training within one month of hire.
• Must take the state Purchasing and Procurement Ethics training within six months of hire.
• 3 years of experience providing IT customer support.
• 3 years of information technology experience such as analyzing, designing, installing, programming, and/or maintaining computer software applications.
• 2 years of information technology experience administering GIS applications such ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online.
• 1 year of experience supporting SQL databases, such as SQL Server or MySQL.
• 1 year of experience supporting a Cloud-based server environment such as Azure or AWS.
• 1 year of information technology experience designing, developing, hosting, and administering Internet web sites and applications, and configuring internet server certificates.
• 1 year of experience with scripting languages such as HTML, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, DHTML, CSS, Python, or Perl.

DESIRED:

• 1 year of information technology experience such as analyzing, designing, installing, programming, and/or maintaining hardware, telecommunications, or network infrastructure equipment.
• 1 year of experience configuring web services such as Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) or Apache.
• 1 year of experience working with GIS data, developing cartographic map products, and creating effective web maps and web mapping apps.
• 1 year of experience working with computer networking and firewall concepts.
• 1 year of experience administering SharePoint sites.
• A+ technical support certification through CompTIA.org (Computing Technology Industry Association).
• Network+ certification through CompTIA.org (Computing Technology Industry Association).
• Security+ certification through CompTIA.org (Computing Technology Industry Association).
• Experience with sound system hardware and software, including operation of a sound board with multi-channel equalization of microphone and telephone inputs.

Required Competencies:

• Teamwork - Actively partner with co-workers to provide them with assistance, information, techniques, instruction, feedback, and encouragement to maximize their successes on the job. Emphasize team approach to providing excellent customer service.
• Communication - Actively seek information about agency policy decisions and programs by reviewing board meeting notebooks and the agency intranet and by attending all staff meetings.
• Customer Service - Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization. Consistently go beyond basic service expectations to help customers implement complete solutions.
• Integrity - Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Self-Management - Identify what needs to be done and proactively take appropriate action. Recognize situations that warrant assertive action and move forward without hesitation. Get the job done. Be accountable for work and consistently achieve excellent, timely results with little need for oversight.
• Ability to Take Action to Learn and Grow - Practices self-awareness by reflecting on personal strengths, growth areas, and biases.
• Ability to Take Action to Meet the Needs of Others - Flexible, adaptable, customer service focused, and willing and able to empathically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.

Supplemental Information
How to apply:
In addition to completing the online application, you must attach the following documents to your profile or paste into the "text resume" field in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest (no more than 2 pages in length) explaining how your past experiences make you an ideal candidate for this position and what exceptional skills you would bring to RCO;
• A current resume, detailing experience, education, and other relevant interests;
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the "duties summary" section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not "refer to resume" for detail, or your application may be disqualified.
Union Inclusion:

This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Opportunity for All:
The Recreation and Conservation Office celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact us:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at
Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 7-1-1 or 1- or access the .
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Anita Macpherson at
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01

Do you understand you MUST:1) Pass the state IT Security Awareness Training within 1 month of hire; and2) Take the state Purchasing and Procurement Ethics training within six months of hire

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 3 years of experience providing IT customer support?

• Yes
• No

03

From the question above, state what job(s) this will clearly be found.If this does not apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.
04

Select ALL that applies to you (experience may run concurrently):

• 3 years of information technology experience such as analyzing, designing, installing, programming, and/or maintaining computer software applications.
• 2 years of information technology experience administering GIS applications such ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online.
• 1 year of experience supporting SQL databases, such as SQL Server or MySQL.
• 1 year of experience supporting a Cloud-based server environment such as Azure or AWS.
• 1 year of information technology experience designing, developing, hosting, and administering Internet web sites and applications, and configuring internet server certificates.
• 1 year of experience with scripting languages such as HTML, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, DHTML, CSS, Python, or Perl.
• None of these apply

05

From the question above, state what job(s) includes your experience administering GIS applications. **If this does not apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.
06

Select ALL that applies to you (may run concurrently):

• 1 year of information technology experience such as analyzing, designing, installing, programming, and/or maintaining hardware, telecommunications, or network infrastructure equipment.
• 1 year of experience configuring web services such as Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) or Apache.
• 1 year of experience working with GIS data, developing cartographic map products, and creating effective web maps and web mapping apps.
• 1 year of experience working with computer networking and firewall concepts.
• 1 year of experience administering SharePoint sites.
• A+ technical support certification through CompTIA.org (Computing Technology Industry Association).
• Network+ certification through CompTIA.org (Computing Technology Industry Association).
• Security+ certification through CompTIA.org (Computing Technology Industry Association).
• Experience with sound system hardware and software, including operation of a sound board with multi-channel equalization of microphone and telephone inputs.
• None of these apply

07

How did you hear about this job posting?

• Careers.wa.gov / Governmentjobs.com
• Friend
• Indeed
• Job Board
• LinkedIn
• Other

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We would like to know where you heard about this position.If you selected College Job Board, Job Fair, Job Board, or Other, please let us know the specific name of the college, job board, or place you heard about this position.If you selected a specifically named job board or webpage (listed above), please enter "n/a".
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