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Geospatial Data Structure Specialist

Sligo Software Solutions Inc.
Los Angeles, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!

This is Praveen from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Geospatial Data Structure Specialist position with our client.

Title : Geospatial Data Structure Specialist

Location : Los Angeles, California

Duration : 2 months 31 day(s)

Client : Sligo Software Solutions - The Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety's (LADBS)

Job ID: SLG - 19 - 10015

Respond by: 11/19/24 2:00 PM

Job Title: Geospatial Data Structure Specialist

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 Months.

  • Estimated Start Date: 12/23/2024
  • Estimated Completion Date: 03/22/2025

Description

The Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety's (LADBS) Technology Services Bureau requires a Geospatial Data Structure Specialist to support the development of GIS layers and geospatial data workflows critical for the Los Angeles City Permitting System (LACPS). As LACPS will replace legacy systems such as the Plan Check and Inspection System (PCIS), Electronic Plan Review System (ePlanLA), and ePermit System (PermitLA). This role is crucial for establishing a modern, integrated GIS infrastructure to streamline permitting and inspection workflows.The specialist will be responsible for analyzing, integrating, designing, testing, and deploying GIS layers, geospatial data structures, and address mapping functions associated with permit and plan check applications. These GIS capabilities will enable LADBS to geocode all building applications and permits across various systems that are now unified under LACPS.

Key Functionalities Include

  • Replacing legacy systems (PCIS, ePlanLA, PermitLA) with a centralized GIS-integrated platform.
  • Developing enhanced geospatial data and address layers that will allow LADBS to track building permit activity across mapped layers, such as Council Districts, Census Tracts, and Zoning Boundaries.

Work Products And Outcomes

The Geospatial Data Structure Specialist will deliver the following work products and outcomes to support the Los Angeles City Permitting System (LACPS), which will replace legacy systems such as PCIS, ePlanLA, and PermitLA:

  • GIS Mapping and Infrastructure Development: Provide expertise in GIS mapping, infrastructure, tools, and techniques to align LADBS's capabilities with modern, GIS-based permitting workflows in LACPS.
  • Creation and Maintenance of Building Layers: Create and maintain GIS- based building layers, especially for LADBS retrofit programs, ensuring all new permits and inspections within LACPS have accurate geospatial references.
  • Workflow Automation for Geospatial Data: Use GIS tools to automate workflows for LACPS, replacing manual processes from the legacy PCIS system, to improve data accuracy and reduce processing times.
  • GIS Map Services Integration: Configure, troubleshoot, and manage GIS map services to be used by LACPS and future applications, ensuring consistent and reliable GIS functionality across platforms.
  • Python Scripting for GIS Automation: Develop Python scripts to automate data processing and editing tasks within GIS layers, facilitating data consistency and quality control.
  • Spatial and Tabular Data Queries: Perform spatial and tabular queries on GIS layers and LACPS data to provide comprehensive data for reporting and analysis.
  • Data Quality Enhancement: Use Python, ArcGIS, and PL/SQL to create and update scripts focused on data quality, ensuring LACPS maintains a high standard for geospatial data.
  • Building Footprint Feature Management: Oversee the building footprint feature class and associated GIS services, monitoring and optimizing them for LACPS needs.
  • Geospatial Data Usage Metrics: Collect, interpret, and report on geospatial data usage metrics to support data-driven improvements and future GIS enhancements for LACPS.
  • Third-Party Integration and Configuration: Collaborate with third-party consultants and partners to ensure GIS data aligns with business data, configure GIS and web server environments, and deliver multi-layer maps and related data accurately.

Performance Specifications

  • GIS and Mapping Expertise
    • Demonstrate strong GIS analysis and mapping skills using industry-standard tools (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS 10.x) to create, edit, and manage geospatial data accurately.
    • Proficiency in GIS Concepts and Technologies


    • Maintain a solid understanding of GIS concepts, terminology, symbology, technologies, and platforms, ensuring all geospatial tasks align with LADBS's standards and the requirements of LACPS.
    • Data Quality and Workflow Automation


    • Implement best practices for designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise GIS databases; utilize Python scripting and SQL for automated data quality checks and workflow enhancements.
    • Geodatabase and Data Management


    • Efficiently manage geospatial data, including data loading, conversion, troubleshooting, and metadata maintenance, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of LACPS data.
    • Familiarity with GIS Software and Programming Tools


    • Utilize GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS, ArcView, ArcEdit, ArcInfo) and programming languages (Python, SQL, PL/SQL) effectively to support the creation and maintenance of geospatial layers.
    • Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge


    • Apply knowledge of symbols and terminology from civil, architectural, or electronic engineering drawings as needed to interpret and incorporate data from various disciplines into LACPS.
    • Web Server Configuration and Integration


    • Demonstrate experience with GIS and web server setup and configuration, ensuring reliable
Evaluation Criteria

LADBS will first review the TOS Responses received and select up to 4 of the most qualified candidates to be interviewed based on a review of the resumes provided and the criteria below.

  • Experience in GIS Analysis or Data Analysis related to GIS based on past projects and positions held
  • Experience with GIS and mapping software
  • Experience working with government agencies

Thanks & Regards

Praveen Pasumarthi

Lead Recruiter

Sligo Software Solutions Inc.

praveen.pasumarthi@sligosoft.com

www.sligosoft.com

Direct: (518) 889 4401

Office: (518) 444-0459 X 118

Fax: (518) 444 0457

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