Geographic Information System Database Administrator 2

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a GIS DBA 2 to lead the OEHS/GISTA GIS and technical applications team, overseeing GIS databases and related line-of-business applications. You will coordinate data standards, data loading, and complex geospatial workflows while guiding a multidisciplinary group.

The role requires ArcGIS Enterprise and SQL Server expertise, Python automation, and ASP.NET Core/Javascript development capabilities. Bachelor's degree in GIS/CS and four years of GIS experience are requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS/CS or related field is required; substitutions possible with advanced degrees.
• Experience leading GIS teams and managing GIS databases and workflows is expected.
• Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and SQL Server administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the GIS team, oversees project planning and aligns operations with goals.
• Manages GIS lifecycle, servers, databases, and desktop applications; ensures security and DR.
• Drives development of web apps using ASP.NET Core and JavaScript; automates workflows with Python.
• Oversees data standards, QA/QC, loading, and translation workflows for geospatial data.
• Serves as liaison between GIS, engineering, IT, and regulatory teams for decision making.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise administration

SQL Server administration

Python scripting

ASP.NET Core development

JavaScript frameworks

RDBMS design/management

Geospatial analysis workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/CS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Microsoft SQL Server

Git

Job description

The GIS DBA 2 leads the OEHS/GISTA GIS and technical applications team, performing high-level administrative and technical work to manage GIS database creation and maintenance. Acting as a multidisciplinary expert, this role bridges the gap between data management and functional application design, overseeing GIS data resources and line-of-business applications to ensure technical capabilities align with organizational objectives and policy directives.

• Leadership & Supervision: Leads the GIS team and subordinate staff. Oversees project planning, ensures GIS operations align with organizational goals.
• Infrastructure & Administration: Manages the full GIS lifecycle, including servers, databases, and desktop applications. Handles hardware provisioning, software installation, patching, and upgrades. Administers ArcGIS Enterprise and Microsoft SQL Server environments, focusing on performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery.
• Development, Automation & Training: Leads GIS enhancements and web application development using ASP.NET Core and JavaScript. Utilizes Python to automate complex workflows and system tasks. Provides staff training in RDBMS and software development frameworks (server-side and client-side).
• Data Management & Analysis: Develops and enforces data standards for coding, database design, and update procedures. Oversees QA/QC, data loading, and translation workflows. Executes technical workflows, including hydraulic modeling and geospatial layer translation.
• Liaison & Communication: Serves as the primary technical liaison between GIS, engineering, IT, and regulatory teams. Translates complex technical concepts for management and diverse stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.

Technical Requirements For the Position Entails:

• Expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise and Microsoft SQL Server administration (including performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery).
• Advanced proficiency in Python for workflow automation and system orchestration.
• Strong development skills in ASP.NET Core, JavaScript frameworks, and RDBMS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GIS database design, spatial data and the enforcement of data standards.
• Ability to execute hydraulic modeling translation and complex geospatial analysis workflows.

Training:

Bachelor's degree, including six semester hours in computer science or GIS from an accredited college or university. Preference may be given to those with a degree in computer science, geology, geography, natural or earth sciences, forestry, planning, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, or related field.

Experience:

Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in geographic information systems design, implementation and management, including experience in database management.

Substitution:

Master's degree or doctorate from an accredited college or university in any of the above fields may be substituted for two years of the required experience.