Information Technology Specialist 4 - Geospatial Application Developer

Job Description

The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 4 - Geospatial Application Developer to join our team!

This role will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Safe Software’s FME. Additionally, this role will play a key role in supporting ESRI software systems, ensuring geospatial data quality, and providing critical GIS solutions for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• GIS Software Support
• Support DOT’s ESRI software suite (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online).
• Develop and manage web services, feature layers, and applications.
• Maintain geospatial data in various database formats.
• Create high-quality maps, web maps, and dashboards.
• Evaluate data for quality and accuracy.
• FME Development & Support
• Develop, deploy, and maintain FME Form and FME Flow workspaces.
• Troubleshoot failures and ensure smooth data integration.
• Provide FME technical support and collaborate on geospatial solutions.
• Manage relational database systems, SQL queries, and database design.
• Winter Operations Support
• Support DOT Winter Operations Program.
• Monitor and maintain API connectivity for winter road conditions.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and ensure geospatial data quality.
• Geospatial Application Support
• Manage user onboarding and license management for ESRI ARCGIS enterprise and client applications.
• Provide GIS workflow guidance and technical support.
  
  

Desired Skills

• ESRI Desktop GIS (ARCGIS Pro and ArcGIS desktop).
• Knowledge of ESRI enterprise (portal ArcGIS online).
• Ability to map and manage large data sets including Vector and Raster data sets.
• Proficiency in Python for GIS related scripting (ArcGIS notebooks, ArcPy, GeoPandas).
• Experience in automating workflows using scripting and task scheduling.
• Experience in implementing and enforcing data quality control and governance policies.
• Experience working with transportation datasets and translating between different formats.
  
  

Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.

Employer Highlights

The Department of Management, Division of Information Technology provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions to support the agencies across the State of Iowa, trusted partners, and citizens. We are responsible for managing all IT assets, projects, and resources to deliver top-tier technology support and expertise across the enterprise. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people.

We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
  

Background Check Requirements

• After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
• Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.
• Pass background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Transportation
  
  

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to two years of full-time work: operating a multi-job computer; installing, operating and coordinating computer based networks; installing/maintaining database management systems; developing business application processes; developing/operating system programs; installing/maintaining personal computers, Local Area Networks and/or servers; managing operating systems; developing/ delivering information management training; providing Information Technology (IT) customer service; or designing/administering Internet sites;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the completion of an approved curriculum/specialized training program developed and implemented by or in cooperation with state government; or eighteen semester hours of accredited post high school course work in one of the specialty areas listed above; or certification by an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in an area directly related to one of the specialty areas listed above, for the required education;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the required experience for thirty semester hours of the required education;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to six months of full-time work as an Information Technology Specialist 3.

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