GIS Analyst

Job Description:

At least 3 days per week in office

Complete Description:

• VDOT’s Central Office Maintenance Division requires advanced GIS support for one of their Programs.
• Candidate must be able to take direction from the Program Manager to both create and manage the creation of GIS maps, map attributes, and associated mapping reports in support of their application.
• This will include the ability to use and direct the use of ArcGIS in the performance of these duties.
• Candidate must be able to use data submitted in Excel spreadsheets, databases, or other similar systems to create GIS maps and populate associated fields as per requirements.
• Candidate must be able to receive requests from VDOT field users and provide expert advice and support regarding all GIS mapping to/from their systems.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or other related field with/ GIS experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
• Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication, design, development, and debugging skills
• Must have experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
• Candidates shall demonstrate high competence in ESRI GIS software suite (Arc 10. X, ArcGIS Pro 2.x and higher) including, but not limited to, a thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
• Must work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps by using an appropriate combination of tools in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
• Self-starter with a technical background in software and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Candidate should have Proficiency in Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus
• Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
• Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70