GIS Database Administrator I: Data Integrity & Automation

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a GIS DBA 1 to support the OEHS/GISTA GIS and technical applications team. Under supervision, you will assist with spatial dataset lifecycle, enterprise database administration, and GIS application development to ensure data integrity and secure geospatial infrastructure.

Responsibilities include managing spatial datasets, validating data quality, and automating workflows with Python and ASP.NET Core, while collaborating with GIS, IT, and regulatory teams to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, including six semester hours in computer science or GIS.
• Preference for degrees in computer science, geology, geography, natural or earth sciences, forestry, planning, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Data & Database Support: Manage and maintain spatial datasets; query the SDWIS database and update the Enterprise Geodatabase; administer ArcGIS Enterprise and SQL Server environments; perform monthly QA/QC for public publication datasets.
• Technical Workflows & Analysis: Conduct GIS analysis in hydraulic modeling processes and translate results into geospatial layers; communicate data updates to SWPP and ensure data integrity.
• Development & Automation: Support web applications using ASP.NET Core and JavaScript; use Python to automate data workflows and orchestrate system tasks.
• Liaison & Support: Serve as technical contact for GIS, engineering, IT, and regulatory teams; provide end-user support and translate technical findings to stakeholders.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

Microsoft SQL Server

SDWIS querying

Python for automation

ASP.NET Core

JavaScript

Geospatial analysis

Hydraulic modeling translation

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS or GIS) with six semester hours in CS or GIS

Tools

Enterprise Geodatabase maintenance

ASP.NET Core web development

JavaScript frameworks

Job description

West Virginia is seeking a GIS DBA 1 to support the OEHS/GISTA GIS and technical applications team. Under supervision, you will assist with spatial dataset lifecycle, enterprise database administration, and GIS application development to ensure data integrity and secure geospatial infrastructure.

Responsibilities include managing spatial datasets, validating data quality, and automating workflows with Python and ASP.NET Core, while collaborating with GIS, IT, and regulatory teams to translate