GIS Specialist - Service Center Manager and Application Developer

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Consulting GIS Specialist – Service Center Manager and Site Supervisor/Application Developer to lead delivery of enterprise geospatial services in support of federal clients. This position provides technical leadership, operational management, and advanced GIS application development for a multi-disciplinary GIS Service Center supporting mission-critical geospatial programs. The successful candidate will oversee staff, manage enterprise GIS infrastructure, and develop custom applications that support data-driven decision-making across water resources, environmental compliance, land management, and infrastructure programs.

Service Center Leadership & Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations of the GIS Service Center, including workload planning, staffing, scheduling, and performance oversight
• Supervise GIS specialists, developers, and technicians; assign tasks and monitor production quality, schedule adherence, and deliverable completeness
• Provide administrative oversight including coordination of staffing, training, travel, and resource planning
• Ensure compliance with client policies, standards, security requirements, and enterprise GIS governance
• Prepare and deliver status reports, management reports, and performance metrics to stakeholders

Enterprise GIS & Systems Management

• Oversee administration and maintenance of enterprise GIS systems, including ArcGIS Enterprise, cloud environments, and geospatial databases
• Ensure system availability, performance, security, backup, and disaster recovery
• Coordinate with IT teams on system architecture, upgrades, configurations, and integration
• Maintain integrity, accessibility, and lifecycle management of enterprise geospatial data

Application Development & Technical Delivery

• Lead design and development of custom GIS applications, tools, and workflows using ESRI technologies and modern programming frameworks
• Develop web-based GIS solutions, dashboards, and data services using platforms such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Build automation tools and analytical models to support geospatial workflows and decision-making
• Integrate GIS with external systems, environmental models, and enterprise data platforms

Geospatial Analysis & Program Support

• Provide advanced geospatial analysis, modeling, and visualization to support programs such as:
  • Water resource management and modeling
  • Land use and land ownership analysis
  • Environmental compliance (e.g., ESA, NEPA)
  • Emergency response and flood inundation mapping
• Support development of maps, reports, dashboards, and analytical products

Client Support, Training & Collaboration

• Serve as primary point of contact for GIS technical support and user engagement
• Provide help desk support and troubleshooting for GIS applications and systems
• Develop and deliver training for end users on GIS tools, workflows, and data management
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, scientists, and IT staff to deliver integrated solutions

Strategic Planning & Innovation

• Evaluate emerging geospatial technologies and recommend enhancements to improve service delivery
• Forecast workload, staffing needs, and infrastructure requirements
• Support continuous improvement of GIS services, workflows, and enterprise capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of progressive GIS experience, including enterprise GIS and application development
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• ESRI platform expertise (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online)
• Programming experience in one or more of:
  • Python
  • JavaScript (APIs, web mapping)
  • C#, .NET, or similar
• Experience with:
  • Geospatial database design and management (e.g., SQL Server, ArcSDE)
  • Web GIS development and deployment
  • Cloud or hybrid GIS architectures
  • Data automation and geoprocessing workflows
• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Technical depth in GIS systems and development
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and…