Salary: $8,275.00 - $11,134.00 Monthly
Location : Pierce County - Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-08463
Department: Military Department
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionGeospatial Information Systems (GIS)
IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist
Camp Murray, WAThe Washington Military Department's Construction, Facilities, and Management Office (CFMO) is seeking an experienced and motivated GIS Lead to provide strategic and technical leadership in the development, management, and application of geographic information systems. Reporting to the Planning and Program Branch Chief within CFMO, the GIS Lead is a technical subject matter expert for all geospatial and geographic information systems within CFMO. This position works independently on all levels of assignments and provides guidance and leadership to lower-level GIS staff on complex issues.
This position is responsible to architect, manage, and leverage the organization's enterprise geospatial infrastructure such as facility buildings data, demographics, and regional assets into a unified system to improve planning, maintenance, and daily operations.
This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.
About the Washington Military DepartmentProtecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.
To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit: gov
In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.
DutiesGeospatial Application Management
- Coordinate and validate a wide range of geospatial planning data across complex federal, state, and multi-jurisdictional regional boundaries to establish the definitive spatial baseline for facilities, master plans, and capital investment submissions.
- Architects and standardizes the enterprise UI/UX design, application logic, and deployment frameworks for CFMO secure web-mapping databases; establishes agency-wide layout, appearance, and functionality standards to optimize spatial intelligence delivery across diverse state and federal users.
- Provides definitive spatial intelligence and predictive analysis to drive the 25-year Long Range Master Plans, force structure stationing, and facility consolidation decisions.
- Resolves complex coordinate system and spatial reference mismatches between localized engineering survey grids (CAD) and global geographic coordinate systems (GIS).
- Programs automated synchronization tools to bridge gaps, translate schemas, and reconcile data mismatches between local state systems and federal databases of record.
Master Planning & Facility Analysis
- Creates analysis and decision making for the development of Real Property Development Plans.
- Perform precise site location, suitability analysis, and layout designs for prospective military developments.
- Serves as the principal authority responsible for coordinating and aligning multi-regional state geospatial datasets with rigid federal data structures; engineers advanced cross-network data translation pipelines to ensure seamless interoperability between local, regional, and federal systems of record.
- Conducts spatial-demographic modeling against county and regional population datasets to strategically guide long-range recruiting footprints and readiness center stationing decisions.
Real Property Reconciliation & Data Integrity
- Serves as the primary technical liaison and subject matter expert tasked with cross-agency coordination across federal, state, and diverse municipal/regional entities; confers shared data-sharing agreements, resolves cross-jurisdictional spatial data conflicts, and drives unified geographic master planning standards for statewide military real property.
- Execute systematic reconciliations between GIS layers and federal records to ensure total alignment to include over 200 buildings.
Data Management
- Responsible to drive enterprise-level geospatial strategy and technical consultation for the CFMO, overseeing end-to-end product design, life-cycle application maintenance, and rigorous quality assurance frameworks for integrated GIS and CAD datasets.
- Architects, engineers, and optimizes Common Information Picture (CIP)data model repository, extract translate and load (ETL) toolsets, and analytical reporting systems.
- Governs, evaluates, and updates Federal Geographic Data Committee metadata, Global Positioning System (GPS) data dictionaries, and pertinent information from GPS collection projects to enforce data integrity and compatibility for existing enterprise data schema and format.
- Evaluates, synthesizes, and integrates federal and state statutory regulations into CFMO geospatial operations, serving as the principal authority ensuring programmatic compliance with applicable laws and mandates.
System Administration
- Support CFMO independently and in collaboration with other IT staff to provide specific application and database technical support to ensure availability of applications and geospatial database systems.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling the installation of system updates for associated CFMO CAD, GIS, GPS systems to maintain software operational capability and security in coordination with the IT Department.
- Manage the accounts licensing portal for CFMO CAD, GPS, and remote sensing software systems.
- Plan, test, and implement application configuration changes to support CAD and GPS systems to maintain integration and software versions with agency enterprise geospatial systems.
- Serves as the primary administrator for the CFMO ArcGIS Enterprise portal, managing user licenses, roles, groups, and security permissions.
- Develop and document system administration standard operating procedures for CFMO CAD, GPS, and remote sensing systems.
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in geography, geospatial science, computer science, or related field, and
- Six years of experience in geographic information systems, cartographic principles, coordinating system transformations, and data interoperability or similar toolset, and
- One year of CAD experience.
Additional experience in geographic information systems, cartographic principles, coordinating system transformations, and data interoperability or similar toolset will substitute year-for-year for the degree requirement.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
- Demonstrated ability to reflect, learn, and adapt behavior to improve individual and organizational effectiveness.
- Service Oriented: Demonstrate a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the needs of others, remove barriers, and contribute to equitable responsive service delivery.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Software Knowledge/Experience:
- Arc Server / SDE v10.xx
- Pro v2.3 or higher
- Trimble Pathfinder Office v5.65
- Trimble Terrasync v5.65
- Trimble Geo 7 Series GPS units
- Trimble S7
- High accuracy Global Positioning Systems
- AutoCAD
- SSMS Sequel Server Management Studio-V18+ Visual Studio Code
- SQL Express (ArcDesktop Database Engine)
- Azure Storage Explorer
- One year of data analysis, database design, and/or database programming (advanced queries, stored procedures).
Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
- Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP).
Skills, abilities, and competencies to:
- Manage and maintain GIS web applications for multiple users.
- Transform dense spatial data into highly scannable, intuitive 2D/3D visualizations.
- Use of technical drawing computer programs such as Visio and AutoCAD.
- Use and development of GIS and map development systems and layering.
Supplemental InformationCompensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBackground Investigation:Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC). Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.
Driver's License:- Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
- Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.
Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
Camp Murray utilizes the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the ). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.
Union: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Work Hours: The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, or a four-day per week schedule, 10 hours per day, with either Mondays or Fridays off. The actual work hours will be established between the employee and supervisor and will start no earlier than 6:00am and end no later than 6:00pm.
Telework: This position may be eligible for some telework. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance between remote and in-person work based on operational need. Reporting to the workstation for work activities and participating in in-person meetings is required.
Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.
Travel: Requires the ability and willingness to independently travel throughout the state, sometimes overnight, to attend meetings and conduct public outreach and training.
** HOW TO APPLY ** Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically via It is very important that the "Work Experience" and "Supplemental Questionnaire" portion of the application is completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Please include at least two (2) past/current supervisors, one peer and/or subordinate, if applicable. For each reference include the following:
- Name
- Professional Title
- Working Relationship
- Daytime Phone Number
- Email Address
NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application or can be an attached document.
** A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.Incomplete applications may disqualify you from eligibility for the position. You must ensure all application areas, including supplemental questions, are completed in full.
If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, please email Mistina Venesky at
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1- for technical support and login issues.
The Washington Military Department 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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: , Call: , or 711More 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 BenefitsEmployees 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 CompensationState 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 SecurityAll 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 ForgivenessIf 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 LeaveWashington 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 LeaveLeave 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
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I have read and understand the working conditions listed in the Supplemental Information - Conditions of Employment section of the job posting AND I'm able and willing to work under those conditions.
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What is your highest level of education?
- No High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher-level degree
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For Question #2 above, please list your degree major and number of credit hours in GIS. If this does not apply to you, please type "N/A".
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Describe your experience using high accuracy Global Positioning Systems. Please be specific in your response as to specific duties performed and employer(s) where you gained this experience.
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Describe your experience creating and maintaining GIS & CAD software. Please include in your response specific duties performed and the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
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Select the software listed below that you have experience working with.
- Arc Server / SDE v10.xx
- Arc Pro v2.3 or higher
- Trimble Pathfinder Office v5.65
- Trimble Terrasync v5.65
- Trimble Geo 7 Series GPS units
- Trimble S7
- High Accuracy Global Positioning Systems
- AutoCAD
- SSMS Sequel Server Management Studio-V18+ Visual Studio Code
- SQL Express (ArcDesktop Database Engine)
- Azure Storage Explorer
- I do not have experience with any of the software/programs listed above.
- I do not have experience with any of the software listed above.
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For Question #6 above, for each software selected, please describe specific duties performed and the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
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Describe a situation where you had to adapt your usual way of doing things to better serve someone or a group of people with a background different that your own. What did you change? What was the outcome?
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Select the current certifications you currently have.
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
- Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP).
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How did you learn about this job opportunity?
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