GIS Analyst/Programmer (Junior)

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a GIS Analyst/Programmer (Junior) for the DC Government. The role involves analyzing and developing GIS projects, working with ArcGIS tools. Candidates should have a background in Geography or related fields and experience in data product quality assurance. This position is for onsite work in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Experience with data management and metadata.
• Ability to achieve results under limited direction.
• Experience with enterprise and file geodatabases.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and supports projects.
• Consults with user departments to resolve problems.
• Recommends approval of design documents and application updates.

Skills

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

Experience in producing high quality data products complete with metadata

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

Working knowledge of GIS techniques including map production, geometry editing, geocoding

Experience with SQL database queries

Experience with creating effective cartographic outputs

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Overview

Role : GIS Analyst/Programmer (Junior)

Client : DC Government

Location : Washington, DC (Onsite)

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

Highly Desired Skills

• Experience utilizing aerial photography data
• Experience working with planimetric data
• Experience with Python scripting

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning or related field or equivalent experience.
• Certified GIS Professional (GISP) preferred but not required.

Contract Job Description

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 District s 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 language.

Complete Description: The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer s Enterprise Data division is 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 District s 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 Skills

• clated 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

• Bachelor s Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning or related field or equivalent experience.
• Certified GIS Professional (GISP) preferred but not required.

Contract Job Description

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 District s 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 language.
8. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
   Bachelor s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience