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Salary: $8,761.00 - $11,850.00 Monthly
Location : Command and Business Operations Center, 11945 SW 70th Avenue, Tigard, OR
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 26-27
Department: Business Strategy
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Overview
We are hiring for our Senior GIS Analyst role! This opportunity is an additional position to our growing Business Strategy team.
The Senior GIS Analyst is a broad role that transforms complex spatial data into actionable insights that support operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making across the District. This role provides advanced geospatial and analytical expertise to evaluate emergency service delivery and deployment strategies. The position designs and analyzes complex datasets using advanced GIS tools and statistical techniques. This research will help to inform the District's future work. Working closely with internal teams and regional partners, the Senior GIS Analyst produces clear reports, dashboards, and visualizations for various audiences. The ideal candidate combines strong technical capability with analytical judgment and effective data storytelling.
If this sounds like a match for your skills, please take a moment to review the remainder of this job posting below. More questions? Clickhere to be connected with our recruitment team.
Applications will be reviewed as received. TVF&R reserves the right to close the recruitment once a sufficient pool of candidates is established.
Examples of Duties
Areas of responsibility for the Senior GIS Analyst include:
DATA MANAGEMENT: Designs, creates and maintains geodatabases from internally and externally sourced data from different formats. Develops and maintains data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases. Maintains geospatial data required in the dispatch agency's computer aided dispatch (CAD) for optimal deployment and response performance of emergency personnel. Ensures data quality, suitability, and integrity by addressing anomalies, assessing outliers, and repairing data with error checking.
DATA ANALYSIS: Performs geospatial analysis using appropriate statistical techniques, noting sources, patterns, trends, assumptions, and methodologies to support operational and strategic business decision-making. Extracts and analyzes data from various sources to develop recommendations for short- and long-term deployment strategies. Primary analysis includes incident, dispatch, deployment, performance, staffing, prevention, and risk reduction.
DATA INTERPRETATION: Assigns meaning to the collected information, determining the significance and implications of the findings, and develops recommendations.
REPORT GENERATION: Designs, builds, publishes and maintains multiple complex reports tailored to user-defined geospatial analysis needs using a variety of data sources and formats. Requires working with the end user to understand expectations as well as database capabilities and available data.
DATA VISUALIZATION/STORYTELLING: Uses visualization methods to produce models to clearly represent trends, correlations, and patterns in the most appropriate format that is understandable to all levels of the organization, public officials, and the public. Understands the audience and in coordination with visualizations communicates results in a manner conducive to maximizing retention and comprehension.
DATA WORKFLOW COORDINATING/ADVISING: Provides support and technical consultation on complex query structures, statistical functions, report design, GIS analysis, quantitative information, data integrity, and data utilization in collaboration with internal departments, and public and private agencies. Fosters relationships with staff to find new ways to apply GIS analysis to improve workflows, efficiencies, and data quality. Serves as the GIS representative in regional Geospatial Infrastructure Group (GIG).
DOCUMENTATION: Documents and maintains procedures, coding structures, source locations, and schedules (including automated schedules) to ensure appropriate retention of information and business continuity.
CARTOGRAPY/APPLICATION MANAGEMENT: Utilizes GIS software to create print products in support of District needs, including annual updates and ad hoc maps for administrative facilities and emergency response crews. Creates and maintains web-mapping applications, dashboards, surveys, and maps. Constructs and maintains routine updates of the CAD mapping application and other mobile mapping applications utilized by emergency response personnel.
Qualifications
The education and experience minimum requirements below are those typically required for performing the job functions (unless specifically noted to be preferred). Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
EDUCATION:

• A bachelor's degree in geographic information systems/science, statistics, geography, or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of experience in performing complex geospatial analysis to inform strategic business decisions.
• This experience must include data mining, evaluation, application of statistical methodologies, and visualization. Technical experience in creating final products in relevant areas, including queries, reports, and presentation.
• Experience in a public safety organization preferred.

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Supplemental Information
The selection process will comprise of a minimum qualification review, one-way recorded video interview, an on-site panel interview and skills demonstration, and a final conversation with the hiring manager. Selected applicants in each stage will be advanced to the subsequent stage.
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE*:
Applications accepted throughSeptember 23, 2026*One-way recorded video interview Invitations sent as applications are reviewedOnsite panel interview and skills demonstrationInvitations sent as one-way recorded interviews are reviewedAnticipated startAs early as November 1
*Consideration of candidates will begin immediately, and the posting may close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received. The recruitment may remain open beyond this date. TVF&R reserves the right to close the recruitment once a sufficient pool of candidates is established.
COMPENSATION: The monthly salary range for this position is $8,761 - $11,850 per month. The starting pay assignment is based on a candidate's bona fide factor analysis in accordance with the District's pay equity system and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
WORK LOCATION: TVF&R strives to provide exceptional internal and external customer service. This is a hybrid-eligible (one day per week remote for Oregon residents, after initial training period and with supervisor approval) position with the employee performing their on-site work at TVF&R's Command and Business Operations Center, 11945 SW 70th Ave. in Tigard.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: It is the District's policy to provide eligible veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants must provide certification of eligibility for entitlement to the preference (e.g. DD-214 long form clearly showing discharge status) with the application submission by the closing date of the posting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: TVF&R is an equal employment opportunity employer and seeks to attract a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve in order to deliver safe, professional, and high-performance service.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Persons needing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact Human Resources staff at 503-649-8577. We accept operator relay calls. If you're deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please call 711 for assistance.
TVF&R evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please be sure to thoroughly answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience and qualifications.
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Responses to the questions below should reflect your personal experience and include specific examples from positions listed on your resume. Vague descriptions of duties or generalized statements about tools and technologies may be evaluated less understood than responses that clearly describe your role, actions, and results.Please identify your highest level of completed education for which you were formally conferred a diploma or degree.
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Please indicate your level of experience in performing complex geospatial analysis to inform strategic business decisions.

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years of experience or more

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How have you used geospatial analysis to support operational, performance, deployment, risk, or strategic decision-making throughout your career? Summarize the types of analyses you have performed, the tools and methods you have used, and your typical level of responsibility. Illustrate your experience by describing a project, analysis, or decision that demonstrates the complexity and impact of your work. If none, indicate N/A.
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What experience do you have creating, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of geospatial data and geodatabases? Describe the types of data and systems you have supported, your approach to data integrity and quality assurance, and your level of responsibility. As part of your response, discuss a data quality or database management challenge you encountered and how you addressed it. If none, indicate N/A.
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Please indicate your level of proficiency in ArcGIS (Desktop, Pro, Online, or Enterprise) and related extensions (e.g., Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst):

• No prior experience
• Beginner level proficiency - very limited experience; can perform simple tasks using basic features with some guidance
• Intermediate level proficiency - proficient with most standard features and able to work independently
• Advanced level proficiency - highly skilled; able to use advanced tools and optimize workflows

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Please describe your level of proficiency with data querying and analysis tools such as SQL, relational databases, or reporting services.

• No or very limited experience
• Beginner level proficiency - able to perform basic tasks and use core features
• Intermediate level proficiency - proficient with most features and able to work independently
• Advanced level proficiency - highly skilled; able to use advanced tools and optimize workflows

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Tell us about your experience creating reports, dashboards, maps, presentations, or other data visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences. Discuss the tools you have used, the audiences you have supported, and how you communicate complex information. Share an example where your work led to a decision, action, process improvement, or other meaningful outcome. If none, indicate N/A.
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Which automation, analytics, or visualization tools have played the most significant role in your work, and how have you used them? Describe your experience with tools such as Python, GIS ModelBuilder, Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms, your level of involvement, and the types of solutions you have developed. Highlight a solution or enhancement that demonstrates the value or efficiency your work delivered. If none, indicate N/A.
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The Senior GIS Analyst is position is a hybrid-eligible position (potentially one day per week after a training period) with the employee performing their on-site work at TVF&R's Command and Business Operations Center, 11945 SW 70th Ave. in Tigard. Please acknowledge below that you are aware of the primary work location for this role.

• Yes, I understand that this position is located in Tigard, Oregon.

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