GIS Developer

NV5, Inc.; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) and professional development

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a GIS Developer to work with its federal government client in Colorado. The role focuses on enhancing the land use planning decisions database and transforming it into a more effective web mapping application, with data retrieval via your IT infrastructure.

You will use Power BI, ArcGIS, Azure Maps, and other tools; remote work possible; occasional travel <20%. NV5 offers medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and professional development opportunities, plus flexible work

Qualifications

• Enterprise GIS and BI experience required.
• Power BI Administration and Development experience.
• ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online familiarity.
• Metadata and data governance knowledge.
• Cloud integration with Azure services.
• Database optimization and data architecture skills.
• Information security and compliance awareness.
• Strong technical documentation and training abilities.
• Stakeholder engagement and customer support experience.
• Geospatial analysis and cartographic production capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the land use planning decisions database.
• Transform the system into a robust web mapping app.
• Ensure fast data retrieval via current IT infrastructure.
• Create interactive Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Integrate Power BI with ArcGIS for mapping analytics.
• Explore Azure Maps capabilities.
• Develop automation scripts for data and metadata management.
• Improve data retrieval speeds across ArcGIS Server, SDE, and Portal.
• Develop Power BI apps for geospatial reporting with ESRI Experience Apps.

Skills

Enterprise GIS

Power BI Development

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Metadata Governance

Azure Cloud

Database Architecture

Information Security

Technical Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Geospatial Analysis

Cartographic Production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, CS, or related

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Azure

Job description

Overview

NV5 is seeking a GIS Developer to work directly with its federal government client in Colorado. The successful candidate will have specific technical skills and expertise to enhance reporting and application improvements to the current land use planning decisions database through user engagement. This initiative will transform the system into a more effective web mapping application within the federal mission services data infrastructure, serving all federal offices. The national application currently manages complex and extensive data related to land use planning decisions.

Work Setting:This role offers flexibility in location, with the option to work from any NV5 Regional Office or remotely from home. Occasional travel may be required, typically less than 20%.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

AtNV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the current land use planning decisions database.
• Transform the system into a more effective web mapping application.
• Ensure quick and easy retrieval of data through the existing IT infrastructure.
• Utilize Power BI to create interactive and dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Integrate Power BI with ArcGIS for enhanced mapping and spatial analysis.
• Explore Azure Maps
• Create and maintain data and metadata management automation scripts, batch processes using federal metadata tools, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), Python, R, SQL scripts, and/or other data and metadata management software.
• Develop processes to improve data retrieval speeds including analysis of current data processing and infrastructure such as ArcGIS Server, SDE and ArcGIS Portal through the ESRI Experience Application.
• Develop and improve Power BI apps to access data and create reports from Geospatial Analysis in conjunction with ESRI Experience Apps.

Qualifications

• Required Knowledge and Experience

  • Enterprise GIS and Business Intelligence
  • Power BI Administration and Development
  • ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
  • Metadata and Data Governance
  • Cloud Integration and Azure Services
  • Database Optimization and Data Architecture
  • Information Security and Compliance
  • Technical Documentation and Training
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Support
  • Geospatial Analysis and Cartographic Production

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting federal land-use planning, environmental management, or natural resource programs.
  • Knowledge of federal geospatial policies, standards, and mission-support systems.
  • Experience with Azure Maps capabilities, including vector tiles, routing, geocoding, spatial operations, and cloud-based mapping services.
  • Familiarity with AI and emerging technology guidance applicable to federal environmental, planning, and geospatial programs.

  Education/Experience

  • 5 years of application development experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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