GIS Analyst or Programmer(Junior)(Min 6yrs Exp)

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior GIS Analyst/Programmer to join their dynamic team in Washington, DC. This role focuses on leveraging GIS technology to manage and maintain foundational datasets critical for city planning and development. You will work closely with various departments, ensuring data quality and producing high-quality cartographic outputs. If you're passionate about geospatial data and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Esri GIS tools and data production.
• Strong understanding of GIS techniques and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and support complex GIS projects.
• Collaborate with departments to meet data requirements.

Skills

Esri GIS tools (ArcGIS Desktop, Pro, Online)

Data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)

SQL database queries

Cartographic outputs

GIS techniques (map production, geometry editing)

Data management and metadata

Aerial photography data

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Planning

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Desktop

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPlease note that this position is with our direct client

We are looking for a GIS Analyst/Programmer (Junior) (Min 6+ Yrs. Exp) ONSITE (In Person Interview).

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIRECT CLIENT Position

Number of positions: 1

Length: 8-20Months+

Work Address: Washington DC 20003

Immediate interviews (In Person Interview)

Please Note this position is 100% ONSITE

The GIS team maintains data for foundational datasets including the Master Address Repository (MAR) and Vector Property Maps (VPM). Resource will assist in managing these data sets under supervision of Sr Staff.

Complete Description:
seeks an on-site GIS Technician who can leverage geographic information system (GIS) technology to assist with the creation, update and maintenance of foundational datasets withing the DC GIS Program. This role involves overseeing the foundational datasets including the Master Address Repository (MAR) and Vector Property Maps (VPM), producing map products, conducting spatial analyses, and configuring low code/no code web-based maps and applications for various projects across city agencies. The GIS Technician collaborates with departments to meet data requirements, ensures data quality& accuracy, and utilizes platforms like Esri ArcGIS to create accessible maps, and visualizations.

The candidate is expected to support the creation and maintains of foundational datasets, support migration from DC VPM to Esri Parcel Fabric, and configure static map production, and web-based geospatial production using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online suite of products including but not limited to Instant Apps, Dashboards, Survey123, and Story Maps.

The position requires the candidate to work under supervision of Sr. Staff.

Required Skills:
Experience with Esri GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
Candidate should have experience in producing high quality data products complete with metadata
Candidate should have experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data products
Working knowledge of GIS techniques including map production, geometry (point/line/polygon) editing (COGO), geocoding, particularly using addressing and property/cadastral data
Experience with SQL database queries and geospatial relationship queries
Experience with creating effective and aesthetically sound cartographic outputs
Experience with data management and metadata
Experience working with enterprise and file geodatabases
Ability to achieve results under limited direction
Ability to complete project tasks individually or as part of a larger team

Highly Desired Skills
Experience utilizing aerial photography data
Experience working with planimetric data
Experience with Python scripting
Ability to propose new tools and methods for improving business processes
Effective communication, both orally and in writing

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning or related field or equivalent experience.
Certified GIS Professional (GISP) but not required.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and supports enterprise complex projects.
2. Interfaces with other offices; consults with and inform user departments on system requirements; and resolves problems and operating difficulties for the current and future enhancements to Districts system.
3. Participates in problem resolution related to system design and implementation review.
4. Recommends approval of functional and technical design documents and implementation of systems, program enhancements and updates of applications.
5. Analyzes and evaluates system changes to determine feasibility, alternative solutions, and back-up procedures.
6. Works on the development of new systems, as well as upgrades and enhancements to existing systems; and ensures systems are in compliance with approved standards.
7. Develops complex programs and reports in database query .

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Complete Description:
looking for a GIS Technician to assist with the creation, update, and maintenance of foundational datasets within the DC GIS program. This includes Vector Property Map and Master Address Repository datasets. Vector Property Map (VPM) data which represents citywide property boundaries for numerous geographies in the District. Property is a critical data layer and is an important source of information for city planners, community development needs, infrastructure maintenance, land research, business development, public safety operations and more. The Master Address Repository (MAR) is the Districts authoritative addressing dataset and includes DC addresses, intersections, block and significant place names. It enables all DC Government to verify addresses for business purposes and provides value-add information associated with addressable features and is used in critical enterprise applications and business processes across the city such as E911, business licenses, permitting, and voter rolls.

Required Skillsclated to data production
Experience with Esri GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
Candidate should have experience in producing high quality data products complete with metadata
Candidate should have experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data products
Working knowledge of GIS techniques including map production, geometry (point/line/polygon) editing (COGO), geocoding, particularly using addressing and property/cadastral data
Experience with SQL database queries and geospatial relationship queries
Experience with creating effective and aesthetically sound cartographic outputs
Experience with data management and metadata
Experience working with enterprise and file geodatabases
Ability to achieve results under limited direction
Ability to complete project tasks individually or as part of a larger team

Highly Desired Skills
Experience utilizing aerial photography data
Experience working with planimetric data
Experience with Python scripting
Ability to propose new tools and methods for improving business processes
Effective communication, both orally and in writing

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning or related field or equivalent experience.
Certified GIS Professional (GISP) but not required.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and supports enterprise complex projects.
2. Interfaces with other offices; consults with and inform user departments on system requirements; and resolves problems and operating difficulties for the current and future enhancements to Districts system.
3. Participates in problem resolution related to system design and implementation review.
4. Recommends approval of functional and technical design documents and implementation of systems, program enhancements and updates of applications.
5. Analyzes and evaluates system changes to determine feasibility, alternative solutions, and back-up procedures.
6. Works on the development of new systems, as well as upgrades and enhancements to existing systems; and ensures systems are in compliance with approved standards.
7. Develops complex programs and reports in database query .

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

Required/Desired Skills

Candidates must have ALL the Required skills in order to be considered for the position. Desired or Highly Desired skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.

Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix)

Experience with Business workflow processes

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Years of Experience

Last Used

Strong hands-on experience in GIS technologies related to data production

Required

2

Years

Experience with Esri GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online

Required

2

Years

Experience in producing high quality data products complete with metadata

Required

2

Years

Experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data products

Required

2

Years

Working knowledge of GIS techniques incl. map prod., geometry (point/line/polygon) editing (COGO), geocoding, (addressing & property/cadastral data)

Required

2

Years

Experience with SQL database queries and geospatial relationship queries

Required

1

Years

Experience with creating effective and aesthetically sound cartographic outputs

Required

2

Years

Experience with data management and metadata

Required

2

Years

Experience working with enterprise and file geodatabases

Required

2

Years

Experience utilizing aerial photography data

Highly desired

1

Years

Experience working with planimetric data

Highly desired

1

Years

Experience with Python scripting

Desired

1

Years

Bachelor\'s Degree in Geography, Computer Science or Planning, or related field or equivalent experience.

Required

0

Certified GIS Professional (GISP)

Nice to have

0

Meets minimum requirements for a Journeyman level role. (6 yrs of work experience and Degree or equivalent)

Required

2

Years