GIS Analyst

Role: GIS Analyst
Client: VDOT State of VA

Location:

Richmond, VA (Hybrid, 3 days/week)
Job type:
On-site 3 days per week, hybrid
Long‑term position:
One year or longer.
Interview mode:
Both Web Cam and in‑person interview.

VDOT’s Central Office Maintenance Division requires advanced GIS support for one of their Programs.
The candidate must be able to take direction from the Program Manager to both create and manage the creation of GIS maps, map attributes, and associated mapping reports in support of their application.
This includes the ability to use and direct the use of ArcGIS in the performance of these duties.
The candidate must be able to use data submitted in Excel spreadsheets, databases, or other similar systems to create GIS maps and populate associated fields as per requirements.
The candidate must be able to receive requests from VDOT field users and provide expert advice and support regarding all GIS mapping to/from their systems.

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or other related field with GIS experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications.
• Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
• Excellent problem‑solving, verbal, and written communication, design, development, and debugging skills.
• Experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
• High competence in ESRI GIS software suite (Arc 10.x, ArcGIS Pro 2.x and higher) including thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
• Work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi‑layered maps using appropriate combination of tools in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
• Self‑starter with a technical background in software and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Python.

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus.
• Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
• Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.