Geospatial Database Administrator

Innovate!, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Geospatial Database Administrator at an innovative consulting firm specializing in geospatial solutions. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain geospatial applications while collaborating with a skilled team. You will be responsible for ensuring quality assurance on geospatial data, automating processes, and interfacing with clients. The company values a self-starting attitude and offers a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about geospatial technology and want to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in designing and managing geospatial databases.
• Strong skills in GIS applications and automation/scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain geospatial applications and databases.
• Support GIS end users and troubleshoot application issues.

Skills

GIS Applications

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Standards

Microsoft SQL Server

ArcGIS Software Suite

Python

JavaScript

C#

Automation/Scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Computer Science, or related field

4+ years of experience in geospatial database management

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Desktop

PostgreSQL

ArcPro

Job description

Geospatial Database Administrator

Location: Remote

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Innovate! Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its geospatial solutions team as a Geospatial Database Administrator. You may be called upon to assist with the design, development, and maintenance of geospatial applications through the concept, design, and implementation phases. Your role will also include supporting other personnel in utilizing GIS applications and software as well as interfacing with clients and teaming partners.

We are seeking self-starting individuals with a “Let me at it” attitude who can adapt to a fluid work environment and an occasionally demanding schedule. In return, you will be able to be part of a motivated, highly skilled team and will be able to contribute to the growth and positive direction of our company.

Location: Candidate can work remotely.

Salary Range: USD 65,000-90,000 annually

Position Status: Full Time; with benefits *Contingent upon contract being awarded*

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

Due to the nature of this work and requirements from our clients, candidates must reside in the US and be authorized to work in the US to be eligible for this role.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing/automating quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures/checks on geospatial data.
• Creating, automating, and optimizing Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Feature Services (WFS)/ Web Mapping Services (WMS) and ESRI Web Feature Services (WFS)/ Web Mapping Services (WMS)/Vector Tile Services.
• Creating and automating metadata content for geospatial datasets/web services.
• Automation/scripting skills to load/update metadata for a web service and perform “search and replace” functions on metadata.
• Designing, implementing and managing geodatabases at an enterprise/multi-user level on the latest versions of Microsoft SQL Server and ESRI ArcGIS Server.
• Preparing documentation to discuss and explain programming execution with non-IT personnel in the agency.
• Using Microsoft SQL Server for database design, implementation, and maintenance utilizing geospatial data and associated non-geospatial data; system administration experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting GIS end users including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Data Store, COTS and/or custom business applications and troubleshooting application and/or database issues.
• Programming data processing scripts; including knowledge of Python, JavaScript, C#, Esri interoperability extension and/or ASP.NET a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4 years of experience designing, implementing, tuning, and analyzing geospatial databases including, but not limited to, SQL Server, dBase, distributed databases, enterprise geodatabases, ESRI file geodatabases, ArcGIS Data Store, and PostgreSQL; with a demonstrated capability installing and configuring ArcSDE.
• At least four (4) years of experience supporting large-scale GIS projects performing needs assessment, data creation/migration, data maintenance and dissemination. Experience with big data languages/programs that are sufficient in handling and manipulating big geospatial datasets are desired.
• Experience with using and manipulating both geospatial vector and raster data in a geospatial database.
• Experience with the remaining suite of ESRI software, including:
• ArcPro (desired)/ArcMap
• ArcCatalog
• ArcToolbox
• Spatial Analyst
• Network Analyst
• ArcGIS Server
• ArcGIS Enterprise Online (AGOL)
• ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
• Esri Interoperability extension

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman- and minority-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about Innovate’s benefits, please click here: Benefits

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