TECHNOLOGY ANALYST - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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TECHNOLOGY ANALYST - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Description

OVERVIEW

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Kitsap County Public Works is seeking a skilled Technology Analyst to support and expand the Sewer Utility’s critical infrastructure systems. If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to apply your technical expertise to maintain essential public-works technology, optimize data systems, and enhance asset management tools, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

The Technology Analyst - Sewer Utility serves as a core technical expert for the Sewer Division, overseeing the asset management databases and applications that support facility maintenance, inspection workflows, and operational decision-making. This role ensures that staff have reliable access to the software systems needed to manage the County’s sewer infrastructure and plays a key part in modernizing tools and strategies that improve efficiency and data quality.

You will collaborate closely with maintenance, operations, inspection teams, and other Technology Analysts across Public Works while working independently with limited oversight. This position contributes significantly to developing and advancing asset management practices for conveyance facilities and other Sewer Utility infrastructure, and reports to an Engineering Supervisor.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain internet and desktop applications used by Sewer Utility staff.
• Develop custom reports that summarize data and support project objectives.
• Write programs and build analytical models using appropriate programming languages.
• Perform statistical or spatial analysis to support operational and engineering needs.
• Translate database design goals into practical applications and evaluate project requirements.
• Maintain and administer computer systems including software installation, hardware setup, database updates, and troubleshooting.
• Provide demonstrations, training, and presentations for Sewer Utility technology tools.
• Maintain the Sewer Application Hub, Sewer Division asset databases, ArcGIS sewer layer databases, and other dynamic data systems.
• Work directly with end users to provide support, technical assistance, and problem resolution.
• Guide teams on project design, database requirements, data quality, and implementation strategies.
• Participate in collaborative project design efforts including database design, reporting, hardware evaluation, and process improvements.
• Serve as project coordinator for selected technology initiatives.
• Represent the Sewer Division at meetings, seminars, and conferences, supporting decision-making related to technology and data systems.

What You’ll Bring (One of the following):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, GIS, Engineering Technology, or a related field AND four years of experience related to the position duties. OR
• Associate’s Degree in a related field AND six years of relevant experience. OR
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience performing similar functions.

Experience should include examples such as:
• Maintaining and updating GIS sewer system layers, performing spatial analysis, and processing GPS field data.
• Administering or implementing utility or public-works asset management systems.
• Managing databases: data modeling, quality control, integration between systems (GIS + asset management + custom applications).
• Supporting and enhancing operational technology used for inspections, maintenance, permitting, and reporting.
• Building applications, dashboards, or automated workflows for public-works or utility programs.

Equivalency: Relevant work experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Technical Specialist in Asset Management (CTAM)
• ESRI Technical Certification or GISP Certification
• Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate
• Vendor or platform training/experience with Cartegraph
• Experience with utility asset management systems
• Demonstrated skill in integrating GIS with asset management platforms
• Advanced database administration or data modeling experience

For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Technology%20Analyst%20-%20Sewer%20Utility.pdf
For more information about: Public Works - Kitsap County

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.
Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an “Essential Employee” under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy.

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date.

To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Salary:

$96,467.18 - $123,412.69 Annually