GIS Manager

Infojini Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Atlanta is seeking an Esri ArcSDE Geodatabase Administrator with experience in geodatabase administration and data processing. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Geography, GIS, or Computer Science, along with at least 5 years of experience using ArcGIS. Responsibilities include managing geodatabases, performing ETL processes, and ensuring data quality in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with ArcGIS including geodatabase development.
• 3+ years of experience with ArcSDE replication and versioning.
• 1 year of experience with Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Manage Esri Roads and Highways and enterprise geodatabases.
• Perform geospatial data processing/ETL into enterprise geodatabases.
• Ensure currency and completeness of geodatabase data.

Skills

ArcGIS

GIS Data Analysis

Python Scripting

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle RDBMS

ActiveBatch

Esri Model Builder

FME

Microstation

Job description

Client is seeking an Esri ArcSDE Geodatabase Administrator with solid experience and knowledge in designing, implementing, and supporting multi-user versioned geodatabases.

The Enterprise GIS Team is composed of 2 developers, a team leader, and system administrator. The team supports over 300 ArcGIS Desktop (Citrix VM) users and over 60,000 annual geospatial web application (ArcGIS Server) visits. The team develops Esri ArcGIS services, applications, and geodatabases (Oracle 11g/12c SDO/ST Geometry). The team supports GIS functions in transportation permitting, road inventory, emergency operations, crash location, project planning, and asset management. The team coordinates with client, server, network, and database/data warehouse personnel to support IT Project implementation and user support.

The team is migrating from ArcGIS 10 to ArcGIS 10.4.1. Geodatabases will need to be upgraded. Esri Roads and Highways will be integrated with asset management and traffic operation systems. The agency geoportal will be enhanced to provide public access to data, metadata, and services (ArcGIS, KML, WMS, etc.). Additional extract, transform, and loading (ETL) functions will be developed with ActiveBatch, Esri Model Builder, Esri Workflow Manager, and SafeSoftware FME to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the (SDE) data and operation of the Esri Roads and Highways and all other Esri enterprise geodatabases
• Performs geospatial data processing/ETL and publishing of data into enterprise geodatabases
• Acquires, maintains, and disseminates GIS data in support of GDOT activities
• Maintains currency and completeness of enterprise geodatabase data, metadata, and geoportal
• Ensures completion of data updates and facilitates resolution of data governance/quality issues
• Controls GIS data security, access, distribution, and retention
• Replicates, synchronizes, and restores geodatabases
• Troubleshoots and supports end user data compression, versioning, and multi-user editing workflows within geodatabases
• Implements data security and access controls
• Creates and supports Active Batch, Model Builder, Workflow Manager, and FME jobs
• Migrates raster holdings to Image Server
• Performs geodatabase administration, configuration, tuning, and performance monitoring in hand with Oracle DBA’s
• Develops spatial views and data views in hand with Enterprise Data Warehouse Team
• Geodatabase design documents, metadata, data models, and schemas
• Facilitates GIS data interoperability with Bentley Microstation transportation design plans

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ yrs experience – ArcGIS with geodatabase development, editing, analysis, and QA/QC
• 3+ yrs experience – ArcSDE replication, versioning, synchronization
• 3yrs Experience – Geodatabase development and analysis using GIS
• 5yrs Experience – Microsoft Office
• 1 yr experience – Python scripting and Esri Model Builder
• Batch data loading and scripting experience
• SDE/Geodatabase administration
• Esri Roads and Highways and Workflow Manager
• Knowledge of Oracle RDBMS (Relational database management system)
• Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, and have strong organizational skills
• Accountable and results oriented
• Data analysis, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment

Desired Skills

• GISP or Esri Technical Certification
• Knowledge of linear Referencing or transportation experience
• Database ETL or FME Experience
• Microstation Experience
• Trimble GPS, GPS Analyst, and Arc Pad experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.