GIS Analyst 3

Mbi Llc; Mechanicsville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation, Central Office Maintenance Division, is seeking an advanced GIS Analyst to support the Highway Maintenance Management Section. The role involves performing complex GIS analysis, managing asset data, developing GIS applications using ESRI technologies, and coordinating with ITD and asset management administrators.

Candidates should have a BS/BA in GIS or related field, 4-8 years GIS experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, CS or related field with GIS experience.
• 4-8 years of GIS experience and GIS application development.
• 5+ years designing, building, and delivering web applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, validate, and maintain GIS data for maintenance assets.
• Develop and maintain GIS applications using ESRI technologies.
• Coordinate with ITD and asset management system admins and users.

Skills

Advanced GIS analysis

ArcGIS Pro 3.x

Python

Web application development

Asset data management

Technical coordination

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcSDE

ArcGIS Enterprise

Power BI

PostgreSQL/Oracle SQL

Job description

• VDOT’s Central Office Maintenance Division requires an advanced GIS Analyst to support their Highway Maintenance Management Section.
• The candidate will take directions from the HMMS Program Manager and must be able to perform advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS application development, and technical coordination.
• The candidate will be responsible for analyzing, validating, and maintaining GIS data associated with various maintenance assets, developing and maintaining GIS applications using ESRI technologies as well as serving as a technical liaison between ITD, asset management system administrators and system users of varying technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or other related field with/ GIS experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication, design, development, and debugging skills
• Must have experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
• Candidates shall demonstrate high competence in ESRI GIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher) including, but not limited to, a thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
• Must work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps by using an appropriate combination of tools in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
• Self-starter with a technical background in software and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Candidate should have Proficiency in Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus
• Prior experience working with enterprise asset management systems and datasets
• Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
• Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.

Working Conditions

• In-state travel may be required sometimes

Skill Matrix

• Experience in GIS and GIS application development. Required 6
• Experience in ESRI GIS Software Suite(ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher). Required 5
• Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing. Required 5
• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus Highly desired
• Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs. Highly desired
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL. Highly desired
• Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired. Nice to have