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City: Seattle Location: 1161 - Recology King County - Operations Subsidiary Name: Recology King County GROW WITH US As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment. We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by: Giving Back to our communities. Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use. Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment. Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste. You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our GIS Specialist ROLE Under general supervision, routes new services and re-route existing service to achieve route efficiencies and consolidate routes where possible. ESSENTIAL RESPONSBILITIES GIS SPECIALIST Uses the RouteSmart extension for ArcGIS to assist in building, maintaining, improving, and otherwise modifying designated Commercial Driver routes. Updates and maintains Graphical Information System (GIS) base maps for accuracy (e.g. reflects one-way streets, dead-ends, etc.). Collects user requests for new or modified routes to determinate scope, specifications, feasibility, timing, and cost considerations. Reports finding to management group. Works with team to develop project objectives and scope of work. Completes corrective actions when necessary and reports on performance and status of GIS projects. Contributes to plans to acquire, exchange, share, and integrate digital data between Recology Operating Companies. Provides information to Corporate to facilitate the determination of enhancements to hardware, software, and procedures to ensure maximizing use of system and overall system integrity. Answers user questions on GIS applications and concepts. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS The qualifications listed are typical of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of successful employees within this classification. Two years of related experience, including experience in GIS programs and reading, understanding, developing, and analyzing geographic information. Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and computer cartographic design, layout, and production. High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Skill and/or Ability to: Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment. Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans. Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems. Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities. Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes. Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism. Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence. Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts. Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do. Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportun