Urgent Need GIS Developer 2 - Local to Richmond, Virginia

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Role : GIS Developer 2

Client: VDOT State of VA

Location: Richmond, Virginia (Hybrid) Within 2 hrs drive to Richmond

Job ID: 753911

Rate : $38/hr All Inclusive

Interview Mode: Web Cam Interview Only

5 days per week in the office for the first few weeks for training and then 3 days per week in office.

VDOT TMPD seeks a junior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist/Technician to assist the TMPD Planning Data Solutions team in maintaining in-house planning web tool and providing GIS support to transportation planning staff.

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
  
  

Required Skills

• 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.
  
  

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

Experience

Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and in ArcGIS Online data management, map creation, and app building.

Required 1 Years

Familiarity with database management tools and formats (e.g., Oracle databases and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.)

Required 1 Years

Basic knowledge in automating geospatial processes using python, model builder, or other techniques.

Required 1 Years

Understanding of programming basics.

Required 1 Years

Familiarity with Python and SQL, especially in a GIS environment.

Highly desired 1 Years

Web mapping experience, especially in an AWS environment and using Mapbox.

Desired 1 Years

Familiarity with other programming languages, especially R, HTML, JSON.

Desired 1 Years

Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question 3

Is candidate willing and able to work 3 days/wk onsite at VDOT in Richmond, VA? This is REQUIRED, NO exceptions