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To Apply: If you are interested in applying, please contact Louise Doege at GEM Resourcing. Her email is louise@gemresourcing.com.

About the role

Our valued client is looking for a GIS Engineer II. The GIS (Geographic Information System) Solutions Engineer – Level II is the subject matter expert for the development, testing, and deployment of software tools within the geospatial environment. Responsible for the creation of solutions, assuring integration, and advising clients of future technical implementations. Includes designing and developing GIS mapping applications, geoprocessing tools, and supporting technologies to support strategy, understanding client needs, analyzing end-user issues while providing solutions, providing demonstrations, creating guides and documentation to explain GIS application use to customers, providing maintenance and support of GIS applications and mapping systems, assisting in quality assurance checks on GIS systems, and recommending updates or new techniques when applicable.

Responsibilities

GIS Application Development and Geoprocessing Automation

• Use a variety of programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and Java, along with a relevant APIs such as the ArcGIS Pro API, ArcGIS API for Python, and ArcGIS API for JavaScript. Use these programming tools and GIS applications to design and build GIS software solutions for desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
• Develop automation routines for database administration, integration, and business processes.
• Design and build GIS software architecture in alignment with the District’s enterprise, security, and data architecture strategies.
• Configure and deploy GIS solutions using Esri software and ArcGIS Enterprise to support business processes.

Spatial Analysis, Modeling, and GIS User Support

• Provide subject matter expertise in spatial analysis and modeling to support District projects.
• Provide technical support to GIS users.

GIS Enterprise Administration

• Deploy, maintain, and administer the District’s GIS enterprise environment including GIS upgrades, software installation, system configuration, and user management.
• Publish and maintain GIS services, maps, and other resources.

Database Design and Development

• Design and develop GIS database schemas to support District business processes. Develop and support database integrations with other District systems.

Education / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S., B.A.) in a Computer Science or Geospatial Field.
• 2+ years related experience performing increasingly complex responsibilities in GIS analysis, user support, solutions/application development, and enterprise GIS administration, or closely related experience.
• Utility industry experience desired.

Licenses / Certifications

• GISP or similar desired.
• Esri (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Geodata Management, or other relevant Esri certifications) desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of District software and process design standards.
• Knowledge of software suites.
• Computer programming in 1 or more object-oriented or scripting languages.
• Experience conducting spatial analyses and creating cartographic products.
• Experience providing technical support for GIS users.
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Experience using and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and other Esri technological solutions.
• Familiarity with geoprocessing scripts and GIS tools using relevant programming languages and Esri APIs.
• Development of business processes and technical documentation.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

About the role

Our valued client is looking for a GIS Engineer III. The GIS (Geographic Information System) Solutions Engineer – Sr is the subject matter expert for the development, testing, and deployment of software tools within the geospatial environment. Responsible for the creation of solutions, assuring integration, and advising clients of future technical implementations. Includes designing and developing GIS mapping applications, geoprocessing tools, and supporting technologies to support District strategy, understanding client needs, analyzing end-user issues while providing solutions, providing demonstrations, creating guides and documentation to explain GIS application use to customers, providing maintenance and support of GIS applications and mapping systems, assisting in quality assurance checks on GIS systems, and recommending updates or new techniques when applicable.

Responsibilities

GIS Application Development and Geoprocessing Automation

• Use expertise and a variety of programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and Java, along with relevant APIs such as the ArcGIS Pro API, ArcGIS for Python, and ArcGIS API for JavaScript.
• Use these programming tools and GIS applications to proactively problem solve, design and build GIS software solutions for desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
• Develop advanced automation routines for database administration, integration, and business processes.
• Design and build GIS software architecture in alignment with our client’s enterprise, security, and data architecture strategies.

GIS Enterprise Architecture and Administration

• Architect our client’s GIS enterprise environment in alignment with their enterprise, security, and data architecture strategies.
• Deploy, maintain, and administer the GIS enterprise environment.
• Publish and maintain GIS services, maps, and other resources.

Database Design and Development

• Design and develop a variety of GIS database schemas to support business processes.
• Develop and support database integrations with any other systems.

Spatial Analysis, Modeling, and User Support

• Provide advanced subject matter expertise in spatial analysis and modeling to support projects.
• Provide technical support to GIS users.

Education / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S., B.A.) in a Computer Science or Geospatial Field.
• 5+ years related experience performing increasingly complex responsibilities in GIS application development, geoprocessing automation, and enterprise GIS administration, or closely related experience.
• Utility industry experience desired.

Licenses / Certifications

• GISP or similar desired.
• Esri (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Geodata Management, or other relevant Esri certifications) desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of District software and process design standards.
• Knowledge of software suites.
• Computer programming in 1 or more object-oriented or scripting languages.
• In-depth knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise software applications and systems in use at the District or other utility providers, and how to apply the software to business processes.
• Knowledge of utility operations best practices.
• Well-developed knowledge of functional and technical interrelationships between departments.
• Experience using Esri technology.
• Experience conducting spatial analyses and creating cartographic products.
• Experience providing technical support for GIS users.
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Experience using and deploying ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and other Esri technological solutions.
• Familiarity with geoprocessing scripts and GIS tools using relevant programming languages and Esri APIs.
• Development of business processes and technical documentation.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Experience analyzing user needs and requirements to create a design and solution.
• Experience with GIS Enterprise architecture design and implementation.
• Deep experience developing geoprocessing scripts and GIS tools using relevant programming languages and Esri APIs.
• Ability to train and mentor lower-level employees.

Language Requirement

• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.