Geographic Information System Data Steward/Cartographer - IT Data Mgmt - Entry - Perm
Listed on 2026-02-28
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, IT Consultant, Data Analyst, Digital Media / Production
Title- Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Steward/Cartographer
Classification- IT Data Management – Entry
Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent
WDFW Program- Wildlife Program – Science Division
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Remote Employment – This position may include telework options up to 4 days per week, at the discretion of the supervisor.
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Sandhill cranes – Photo Credit:
Alan Bauer
Step into a role where your GIS expertise directly supports the mission of the Wildlife Program.
As a GIS Data Steward, you’ll serve as a key partner in delivering enterprise data management, cartography, and GIS consultation.
In this role, you’ll maintain and improve data systems, develop cartographic standards to ensure a consistent look and feel across maps, create publication-quality maps for reports and presentations, streamline data workflows, contribute to software system enhancements, and advocate for the use of GIS to support the program’s mission.
Your work will directly enable WDFW staff to make data-driven decisions, improve efficiency, and produce high-quality geographic products.
What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the GIS Data Steward/Cartographer will,
Operate and maintain enterprise-level datasets to support the Wildlife Program’s business needs- Apply best business processes and practices for managing enterprise data in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
- Support the maintenance of metadata and consistently update documentation for feature classes, map documents and portal content to ensure the authoritative metadata is always current, relevant, complete, and accurate.
- Ensure the compliant application of information security and quality assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of data management services.
- Assist in planning and developing database management systems and solutions for the collection, storage, reporting, and visualization of geospatial and tabular data.
- Design eye catching cartographic symbologies, color schemes, and map layouts that adhere to agency branding standards and apply consistent design principles across multiple products and mediums.
- Curate a collection of ArcGIS Portal items and layer files with standardized map symbolizations for staff use, ensuring all items are well documented and properly attributed.
- Provide documentation, basic consultation, and training for staff on functionality and use of enterprise data systems for collection, analysis, visualization, mapping, and reporting.
- Participate in the design and user-acceptance testing of new or enhanced applications and tools.
- Participate in opportunities to learn new technologies and/or expand depth of knowledge in GIS tools and/or best business practices.
Work is performed in an office setting.
ScheduleTypically Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Flexibility may be required in work schedule in order to perform IT system maintenance/testing activities or to respond to unforeseen system problems or outages.
Travel RequirementsSome travel may be required to attend training, meetings, and conferences.
Customer InteractionsCustomer interaction and service delivery is integral to this position’s success.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Qualifications Option 1 – All of the following (experience may be gained concurrently)
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, IT, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in GIS technology (database design, data management, analysis).
- Experience with all of the following
- Managing GIS datasets in various formats, coordinate systems, and tools.
- Implementing cartographic design principles and solutions.
- Designing map layouts and templates using either ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro.
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