GIS Staff

About Us

Geographic Information Services (GIS) is a division of Information Technology Services. The division provides several services to County departments, regional partners, and the public. GIS consistently meets performance goals to provide maximum benefit to Pierce County taxpayers. The division is organized into the following groups: Consulting and Implementation Services, Data Construction, Database Management and Maintenance, and Software Systems. A few facts about our highly qualified staff include:

The average level of GIS experience per staff member is 11 years.
Thirteen staff members are GISP-certified.
Staff members have won several awards in software design and GIS analysis.
Seven members of our staff have advanced (Masters and/or PhD) degrees.
Our staff includes a certified GIS instructor to provide training to our subscribers.

GIS Consulting and Implementation Services
GIS Consulting and Implementation Services is responsible for many aspects of making GIS successful in Pierce County. Its mission is to grow a thriving and connected GIS community in Pierce County on a regional level. The group works with County departments and regional partners, including: Cities, school districts, charity organizations, engineering/consulting firms, and public agencies in transportation, health, and emergency services.

Services include GIS planning and implementation, data coordination, training, communication, and ongoing technical support for CountyView applications as well as third party software. Services are varied to meet multiple needs and budgets but are focused on helping users provide accurate and efficient answers to their clients.

GIS Data Construction
The Data Construction group develops and maintains enterprise datasets for our applications. Many of these high-quality datasets can be obtained through a data request via GIS Data Express. The group also provides focused analysis and cartographic products for unique County-related projects and enhance data from other sources for use in GIS. These data are incorporated into the daily business process of both internal and external clients.

GIS Database Management and Maintenance
The Database Management group focuses on managing GIS data in centralized, reliable, and secure database management systems (DBMS) to support high-performance Enterprise applications such as CountyView Pro, CountyView Web, and other GIS applications. This includes updating GIS datasets and metadata from various County departments and other agencies. The group also manages GIS Data Express, an online application where users can peruse the GIS data catalog and make data requests.

GIS Software Systems
The Software Systems group consists of two teams: application developers and enterprise developers. The application development team designs, constructs, and maintains applications to meet various business needs. This includes the collection and dissemination of valuable geospatial information to decision makers and citizens. The enterprise development team maintains the CountyView Pro and CountyView Web applications. They are responsible for the architecture of these systems and conduct research on new enterprise solutions.

Application and enterprise developers work with other GIS groups, Information Technology Services, and clients to implement efficient spatial solutions using the best technology available. They also provide expertise to the greater GIS community in advanced spatial analysis, data modeling, and scripting support.

Pierce County GIS
950 Fawcett Ave, Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98402
Fax: 253-798-6507
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