Geospatial Data Administrator

Ho-Chunk; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 83.253 - 96.398; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan participation

Zusammenfassung

Ho-Chunk in Germany seeks a Geospatial Data Administrator to support enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The role involves managing geospatial databases, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and developing automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary range of $95,000 - $110,000, with comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in geospatial database administration.
• Strong command of spatial database design and enterprise server management.
• Experience with federal or tribal government environments.

Aufgaben

• Provide GIS-related technical guidance and requirements analysis.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts for geospatial workflows.
• Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities across geospatial infrastructure.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals and SOPs.

Kenntnisse

GIS technologies (ESRI suite)

Spatial database design

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

JavaScript scripting

Federal IT security protocols

Data lifecycle management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Information Systems or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

SQL Server

Access

AWS

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

The Geospatial Data Administrator will serve as a key technical expert responsible for supporting enterprise-level Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically within the Division of Resource Integration and Services (DRIS). This position plays a vital role in advancing GIS modernization initiatives, spatial data governance, and the administration of secure, centralized geospatial databases used for managing Indian trust lands and natural resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical proficiency in geospatial database management, system architecture, automation, and federal geospatial standards compliance.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Comprehensive federal benefits package available to full-time employees, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan participation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide GIS-related technical guidance, requirements analysis, and tiered service desk support for Enterprise GIS and web mapping platforms.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts to optimize geospatial workflows and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities across AWS, ArcGIS Portal, and related geospatial infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce spatial database architecture, business rules, and integration workflows that align with legacy systems like TAAMS.
• Manage and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure supporting GIS, including Microsoft OS, SQL Server, Access, and SCOM platforms.
• Oversee compliance with geospatial data standards such as the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), FGDC Circular A-16, and DOI policies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including user manuals, SOPs, architectural diagrams, and data lifecycle procedures.
• Administer a secure central repository for Tribal trust land data, ownership records, tract boundaries, valuation datasets, and supporting base layers.
• Lead initiatives that advance enterprise GIS capabilities including standardization, interoperability, and metadata publication.
• Ensure timely and accurate metadata creation, update, and distribution according to FGDC and DOI requirements, supporting both privacy compliance and open data initiatives.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in GIS technologies including the ESRI suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise).
• Strong command of spatial database design, enterprise server management, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience scripting in Python, PowerShell, and JavaScript for geospatial automation.
• Working knowledge of TAAMS, SCOM, AWS cloud architecture, and federal IT security protocols.
• Ability to analyze and engineer business processes and technical workflows for geospatial applications.
• Familiarity with FGDC, NSDI, and open data publication requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to document complex systems clearly.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in geospatial database administration, preferably in a federal or tribal government environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a technical leader and liaison with internal and government stakeholders.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a professional office setting or remote telework environment. Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and communication systems.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, talk, and use hands to operate equipment.
• Occasionally required to lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus for extended periods.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.