GIS Specialist

Intepros Federal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IntePros Federal in the San Francisco area seeks a seasoned GIS Specialist V to serve as the senior geospatial authority for a major regional program. You will lead complex spatial analyses, manage enterprise geospatial and non-geospatial databases, and ensure data products meet strict cartographic and metadata standards.

In this role, you will guide analytic approaches, oversee data publishing, and contribute to tools and applications that make regional data accessible and actionable.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 8 years GIS industry experience.
• Proficiency with Esri GIS products.
• Working knowledge of SQL for spatial queries.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with Python and R scripting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain Tier 4 Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced spatial analysis using ArcGIS and enterprise databases.
• Manage geospatial and non-geospatial databases and data publishing.
• Develop tools and applications with data accessibility in mind.
• Oversee data intake and ensure metadata standards.
• Build data portals for public and client access.
• Create front-end and back-end interfaces integrating models.
• Provide visualization and analytics using Qlik, Power BI, Python, R.
• Review work for cartographic and metadata compliance.
• Deliver GIS training and produce system architecture docs.
• Collaborate with teams to refine publishing processes.

Skills

Esri GIS suite

SQL for spatial queries

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Python

R

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Job description

GIS Specialist V

We are seeking a highly experienced GIS Specialist V to serve as the senior geospatial authority for a major regional program. In this role, you will lead complex spatial analysis, manage enterprise geospatial and non-geospatial databases, and ensure data products meet strict cartographic and metadata standards. You will guide analytic approaches, oversee data publishing processes, and support the development of tools and applications that make regional data accessible and actionable.

What You'll Do

• Perform and direct advanced spatial analysis using all ArcGIS modules, supported by enterprise databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
• Utilize Esri server/mobile products, QlikSense, Power BI, open-source GIS tools, and image processing software including ERDAS and ENVI.
• Automate spatial data handling, image processing, and analysis using multidisciplinary datasets from chemistry, hydrology, toxicology, biology, geography, and geology.
• Maintain geospatial and non-geospatial enterprise databases, file geodatabases, and related web services, ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Manage regional data holdings and ensure data assets are properly published, documented, and discoverable.
• Develop and manage data intake processes for diverse data formats and sources, ensuring alignment with data requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external workgroups to refine data publishing processes and ensure procedural completeness.
• Build and maintain data portals that support public and client access to environmental and operational data.
• Develop front-end and back-end interfaces for applications, integrating modeling results into final products.
• Provide visualization, analytics, and informatics support using Qlik, R, Python, Jupyter, and Power BI across cloud and local environments.
• Review team work products for compliance with cartographic and metadata standards.
• Deliver training on GIS tools, data systems, and data management best practices.
• Produce and maintain system architecture documentation as systems evolve.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of GIS industry experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with the Esri suite of GIS products.
  • Working knowledge of SQL for spatial queries.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience with Python and R scripting.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Suitability: Must be eligible to obtain and hold a Tier 4 Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering Esri enterprise environments, including ArcGIS Server 10.x and ArcGIS Online.
• Qlik Sense or Power BI application development experience.
• Familiarity with GeoPlatform-style data environments, metadata tools, or data gateways.
• Experience leading or reviewing the work of GIS staff.

Who We Are:

IntePros Federal, is a Service-Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Washington DC, providing IT solutions, systems, and software services to multiple federal government agencies. We specialize in the areas of IT solutions, application development, program management, systems integration, and cybersecurity services. We believe our core values are the keys to success by empowering people to do the right thing for our colleagues, customers, and community. Join Us!!

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Commitment:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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