Senior GIS Developer

BOEM and BSEE are responsible for managing the nation’s offshore energy, minerals, and natural resources on the Federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). BSEE promotes safety, protects the environment, and conserves resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. BOEM manages the responsible exploration and development of offshore energy and marine mineral resources on the OCS. OCS production accounts for about 18 percent of domestic crude oil and four percent of domestic natural gas supply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, directs and monitors the work of team members.
• Sets priorities to meet the needs of users.
• Formulates/defines system scope and objectives.
• Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations.
• Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs.
• Participates in related areas, such as design, implementation, integration, management, and maintenance of complex databases.
• Design, code, and implement GIS software solutions using programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java, with a focus on ESRI tools and technologies.
• Develop and maintain spatial databases. Utilize SQL for data manipulation and management tasks.
• Integrate GIS with other software systems and databases to enhance functionality and automate workflows.
• Perform complex spatial data analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to clarify and comprehend their business requirements.
• Assist in establishing the overarching sprint schedule.
• Design and develop solutions adhering to industry best practices.
• Make use of existing SOA services and develop new ones as required.
• Modify existing or develop new online programs, unit test cases, batch programs, interfaces, configuration changes, and reports.
• Implement proper exception handling mechanisms and ensure logging practices are in place.
• Identify and address information assurance issues, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities.
• Participate in peer code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for developed applications and systems.
• Work closely with project managers, other developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in GIS technology and software development practices.
• Participate in project planning sessions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science or area related to the project’s functional requirements.
• Eight years of technical experience in applications software development, three of which are in systems analysis, and 1 year of which is acting as technical lead.
• Good understanding of the business or function for which the application is designed.
• Proficient with software languages, such as HTML, JAVA, JavaScript, Python, CSS, SQL, No
  
  SQL, C#, Perl or other languages as required.
• Ability to pass a DOI Background Investigation for a Public Trust Clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge in ESRI GIS development for both spatial and non-spatial data.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS predecessors, such as Arc Info.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including C, C#, and Arc Py Scripts.
• In-depth understanding of ESRI components and plugins.
• Competent to work at a high level for all phases of system/database development/management.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and integrating software solutions using ESRI tools.
• Proficiency with SQL and PL/SQL.
• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks and runtime environments.
• Previous experience with package managers such as PIP and Conda.
• Well-versed in the Standard Development Lifecycle.
• Skilled in handling geodatabases and shape files.
• Competent in integrating ESRI applications with various technologies.
• Proficient with version control systems like Git.
• Familiar with REST and Web API services.
• Strong foundation in database architecture, SQL, PL/SQL, and database design principles.

We are seeking a Senior GIS Developer to join our team supporting DOI BSEE TIMS contract in…