Sr. GIS Developer

Develops and implements Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions using advanced proficiency in GIS software, programming languages, and data management systems. Creates complex GIS maps, applications, and projects through technical and project management expertise. Troubleshoots, researches, and implements GIS applications and technologies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge

• Performs drafting functions to maintain mapping files and support planning and development of overhead and underground facilities.
• Analyzes mapping databases and modifies as necessary to ensure data is consistent.
• Reviews, researches, and analyzes property plats.
• Produces cartographic maps for crews, departments and office personnel as needed.
• Modifies, configures, and creates FME services.
• Works with various departments to integrate data from other systems of record to support project requests and advance GIS initiatives.
• Assists in developing system processes, standards, and documentation for the GIS department.
• Develops and maintains GIS web services from external feeds such as CSV, JSON, XML, API, etc.
• Troubleshoots and corrects problems in web/mobile/desktop GIS systems and applications.
• Develops and maintains efficient data quality assurance methods and processes.
• Investigates new GIS applications and leverages latest technologies.
• Analyzes and monitors the impact of GIS strategic initiatives to make recommendations regarding upgrades, including considering the implications of new or revised GIS software, equipment, or applications.
• Manages multiple priorities and works effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Complies with all policies, procedures, and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.
• Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required.
• Provides supervisor with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.
• Supervise/escort all contractors aboard Rayburn campus.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.

Job Related Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Engineering, Planning, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

5+ years of experience using ESRI Suite and Web Applications; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Skills:

• Proficient with APIs, REST Services, Web Requests, JSON, and XML
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Portal, Web Applications and FME
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, SQL)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others
• Ability to communicate GIS technologies in technical and nontechnical terms
• Proficiency in spatial data creation, editing and maintenance
• Proficiency in database management: create, edit, update, join, append and query data from spatial and non-spatial relational databases

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation
• Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test equipment and operate hand tools
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; open file cabinets and bend or stand as necessary

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.

We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.

We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

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