GIS Developer

GIS Developer

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii

Role:
Professional (1 vacancy)

Hiring Range: $89,100 to $113,700

• Designs and develops web, mobile and/or desktop-based solutions in GIS to meet the customer’s business requirements based on their workflows and existing processes and resources.
• Manages and maintains performance of existing applications and supporting information systems while increasing efficiency and reliability of the applications.
• Regularly tests the functionality of the applications and troubleshoots and applies fixes when necessary.
• Works with IT to ensure the existing applications are up-to-date with current GIS technology and secured according to IT policies.
• Works with data managers to assist in data integrity and quality assurance activities to ensure application stability.
• Responsible for the extraction, interpolation, compiling, and analysis of GIS data.
• Assess and define customers’ needs.
• Adapts and updates the applications and information systems according to customer’s changing business requirements.
• Performs analysis, reporting, tests, and documents the GIS applications and systems.
• Communicates project status and issues upward and to the customers.
• Serves as lead contact for system support.
• Educates and communicates complex GIS concepts and processes to customers including the identification and assessment of gaps between their requirements and GIS functional capabilities.
• Trains customers in office and in the field to make the best use of the applications and information systems.

• Stays current with the latest developments in the GIS and GIS-Utilities field.
• Researches, tests, and recommends new technologies and techniques for application development and maintenance.
• Proposes development initiatives to increase programming efficiencies.
• Provides research, programming, documentation, testing, and training support for the development and implementation of information systems.
• Works independently or collaborates with other analysts, development staff, IT staff, consultants, vendors, and/or customer personnel to perform detailed analysis and design of information systems, including new system development or modification or integration of existing systems.
• Participates as part of a team to coordinate the work of Development Specialists, GIS Analysts/Technicians, GIS Developers, Mobile Specialists, and/or Lead Functional Analysts on small/medium-sized projects or segments of large-scale projects.

• Participates in departmental task forces and cost/benefit review, as needed.
• Authors requisite documentation to meet a variety of company needs (e.g., rate case, project filings, responses to information requests, cost benefit analyses, department/team strategies, etc.).
• Recommends project staffing.
• Assists with project budgets and operating forecast development.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of information and office technology management normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of GIS concepts, data, and technology and working knowledge of spatial and statistical analysis.
• Working knowledge of utility business, business and/or engineering principles & practices.
• Working knowledge of Unix, client-server/multi-tier, and workstation/PC/Internet technologies and systems development.
• Knowledge, experience and ability to design, code, test, and implement programs in one or more of the following languages/systems: ABAP, Business Object, C/C++/C#, shell scripting, Perl, PHP, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, Microsoft .Net, Python, Java script, XML, HTML, on Windows and Unix platforms.
• Good understanding of application interfacing concepts, basic reporting and database development and support.
• Working knowledge of Safe Start principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; in-depth analytical and conceptual skills to handle various projects and…