What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Developer position at GenTech Associates?
We are looking to hire a GIS Developer:
- The Transportation & Mobility Planning Division (TMPD) manages and administers the Pathways for Planning System (P4P). P4P is a GIS planning tool for maintaining data and information concerning planning activities including the Federal Functional Classification, National Highway System, Census urban area, future needs assessments, and other planning-associated layers. The system features data that includes: roadway inventory, traffic projections, and capacity analysis.
Job Requirements:
- Collect, manage, and analyze geospatial data from various sources.
- Assist in the creation of detailed maps, charts, and reports using GIS software.
- Perform geospatial data cleaning, manipulation, and quality control to ensure data accuracy.
- Support the integration of spatial data with other datasets to provide insights for projects.
- Evaluate data, tools, and web platforms for quality assurance and to identify errors and improvements
- Maintain and update GIS databases and documentation.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide GIS-related technical support and training as needed.
- Research and stay updated on GIS tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and execute solutions for geospatial data visualization and analysis
Skills:
Required:
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Online data management, map creation, and app building.
- Basic understanding of spatial analysis techniques and cartography principles.
- Familiarity with database management tools and formats (e.g., Oracle databases and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.).
- Basic knowledge of and experience with linear referencing systems in a GIS and tabular format.
- Basic knowledge in automating geospatial processes using python, model builder, or other techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Python and SQL, especially in a GIS environment.
- Familiarity with other programming languages, especially R, HTML, JSON.
- Understanding of programming basics.
- Web mapping experience, especially in an AWS environment and using Mapbox.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- programming languages, especially R, HTML, JSON: 1 year (Required)
- GIS software such as ArcGIS: 1 year (Required)
- Oracle databases and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS: 1 year (Required)
- automating geospatial processes using python & model builder: 1 year (Required)
- with Python and SQL, especially in a GIS environment: 1 year (Required)
- Web mapping in an AWS environment and using Mapbox: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30
