Geospatial Web Applications Developer

Introduction The
Maryland Department of Planning’s Geospatial Applications and Technology Unit
is seeking an innovative professional for the role of Geospatial Application
Developer. This position, which reports directly to the manager of the GDA
Unit, will be responsible for creating, enhancing, and managing
state-of-the-art, web-based GIS solutions and applications. This position
offers an opportunity to contribute to Maryland Department of Planning’s
mission by supporting statewide initiatives with modern, data-driven solutions
that advance operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

GRADE
STD
0019
LOCATION OF POSITION
120

E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job
The Geospatial Application Developer serves as a technical lead within the Geospatial Applications and Technology (GAT) unit. This position is responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of interactive, state-of-the-art, web-based GIS solutions and applications, ensuring compliance with Maryland’s accessibility standards. The role performs advanced geospatial analyses within an enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environment, upholding strong data governance practices and providing quality assurance for analytical outputs.

Additionally, this role provides support for the 2030 Census. The Geospatial Application Developer supports the Department’s strategic goals and statewide initiatives through modern, data-driven solutions.
POSITION DUTIES Serve as a technical lead to develop, deploy, and maintain
interactive GIS web applications and dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise,
Portal, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, and related frameworks such as Power BI,
Qlik etc., for high impact GIS projects. Utilize Python, SQL, and other
programming languages to automate workflows and integrate advanced analytics
into web solutions. Ensure responsive design and compliance with State and
departmental accessibility standards for public-facing platforms.  Serves as a technical lead on conducting a range of spatial
analyses using Python, SQL, along with ArcGIS Pro. Reviews and validates
analytical methods, scripts, and outputs produced by junior staff or project
teams. Embed analytical outputs into dynamic web tools, dashboards, and
visualizations for stakeholders.

Lead the development and implementation of spatial data
policies, procedures, and metadata standards to ensure data quality, integrity,
security, and lifecycle management within the enterprise GIS environment.
Identify, evaluate, and lead the integration of new GIS tools, software,
database architecture, and automation processes including advancements in
machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to continuously improve
operational efficiency. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation,
including data dictionaries, and conduct training sessions to ensure staff
compliance with established GIS operational standards and best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Six years of administrative staff or professional work.  Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.  
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer…