GIS Programmer

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Region GIS Team at NEW Solutions is seeking a GIS Programmer to modernize the NPS Theme Manager and build geospatial tools using Python and C#. This role focuses on ArcGIS Pro integration, cloud storage migration, and maintaining current code libraries, with travel and flexible collaboration across the team.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in CS or GIS and at least five years of experience developing geospatial software, paired with strong GIS knowledge and Windows/MS Office

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, GIS, or related field with minimum 5 years in developing geospatial tools, proficiency in Python and C#, experience with ArcGIS Pro SDKs, geodatabases, and metadata standards.
• Strong GIS knowledge; ability to design and develop software solutions; strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams
• Python, C#

Responsibilities

• Redevelop and modernize the NPS Theme Manager for ArcGIS Pro compatibility, cloud-based storage, and current code libraries.
• Resolve legacy technical issues, update outdated components, and improve stability and performance.
• Align the application with current regional geospatial data standards, metadata practices, and infrastructure direction.
• Collaborate closely with the Alaska Region GIS Team to gather requirements, test functionality, and refine software design.
• Create and maintain documentation including design artifacts, developer notes, user instructions, and maintenance guidance.

Skills

Python

C#

GIS knowledge

Windows

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science, GIS, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro SDKs

Geodatabases

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

GIS Programmer

• ID: NPSAKR-008-001
• Location: Anchorage
• Program: NPS
• Wage/Hr: $51.00
• Hours/Week: 40
• Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

The duration of this position is 2080 hours.

The Alaska Region GIS Team supports the National Park Service mission by maintaining regional geospatial datasets, developing productivity tools, and enabling spatial decision‑making across Alaskan park units.

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, GIS, or related field with minimum additional experience of 5 year(s) in Developing geospatial tools; proficiency in Python and C#; experience with ArcGIS Pro SDKs, geodatabases, and metadata standards.

• Strong GIS knowledge; ability to design and develop software solutions; strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams
• Python, C#

Duties:

The enrollee will modernize and update custom-built GIS tools, with a primary focus on the NPS Theme Manager application. Esri software updates and the migration to cloud-based data storage require redevelopment to ensure long-term sustainability, improved usability, and alignment with current geospatial technologies.

• Redevelop and modernize the NPS Theme Manager application to ensure compatibility with ArcGIS Pro, cloud-based storage, and current code libraries.35%
• Resolve legacy technical issues, update outdated components, and improve stability and performance.20%
• Align the application with current regional geospatial data standards, metadata practices, and infrastructure direction.20%
• Collaborate closely with the Alaska Region GIS Team to gather requirements, test functionality, and refine software design.15%
• Create and maintain documentation including design artifacts, developer notes, user instructions, and maintenance guidance.10%

Other:

• Overnight travel: 1-2 trips, 3-5 days each
• Air travel anticipated: 1-2 round trips
• Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, working on laptop computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.