GIS Technical Lead

DC Water; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Water is seeking a GIS Technical Lead to drive enterprise ESRI-based mapping and data standardization, developing maps and services, and partnering with business units to modernize GIS applications. You will administer ArcGIS Enterprise, support upgrades, and collaborate with DBAs and IT teams to deliver scalable GIS solutions across the organization.

The role requires 5–7 years of ArcGIS experience and a degree in Information Systems or related field; strong knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap,

Qualifications

• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience with ArcGIS and other GIS tools (ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online), utilities and databases; advanced GIS modeling, spatial analysis, and spatial application development techniques and geographic data design; data structures; and spatial database design, construction, and implementation
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, GIS, Civil Engineering, Geography or an equivalent combination of education and experience, consisting of a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and nine (9) years of experience with ArcGIS and other GIS tools (ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online), utilities and databases; advanced GIS modeling, spatial analysis, and spatial application development techniques and geographic data design; data structures; and spatial database design, construction, and implementation
• Experience in managing large geo-relational data development in a managed data environment, including versioned relational databases and storage area networks.
• Hands-on knowledge of ESRI Production Mapping suite of tools, including Data Review, Workflow Manager, Task Assistant Manager.
• Experience in managing ESRI versions and versioning schemes.
• Experience in ESRI Geodatabase (SDE) Administration
• Experience managing ESRI Portal / ArcGIS Online
• Utility network experience
• Experience in Trimble Unity
• Experience in ESRI ArcGIS Apps – ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Field Maps, Experience Builder

Responsibilities

• Administers ArcGIS Enterprise environment including maintenance, upgrades, and support.
• Develops ESRI applications, Interfaces and Add-ons supporting various enterprise applications.
• Works with DBAs, Network Team & IT Infrastructure Team to support and manage existing ESRI environments at DC Water.
• Validates and implements new ESRI products and third-party add-ons based on business demand as well as help DC Water with routine product upgrades.
• Custom interface and application development using REST services, Net, Python, SQL
• Assists work and asset management group in design, development, and optimization of GIS layer in line with Enterprise Work and Asset Management Program.
• Supports various asset loading on a regular basis.
• Works closely with operations teams to support custom field applications.
• Works with our Customer Service Team to update our impervious area information.
• Works with cross-functional IT teams to automate High Impact but repetitious task.
• Provides GIS support to a wide array of users.
• Performs other work-related projects and assignments at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Skills

ArcGIS

GIS Tools

Spatial Analysis

Spatial Database Design

ESRI Production Mapping

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

Data Review

Workflow Manager

Versioning

SDE Administration

Portal / ArcGIS Online

Trimble Unity

Field Maps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, GIS, Civil Engineering, Geography

High school diploma or GED + 9 years of ArcGIS experience

Tools

ArcGIS for Desktop

ArcGIS for Server

ArcGIS Online

Job description

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technical Lead shall participate in and/or lead enterprise development initiatives by working with an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) centric development application: to include developing ESRI based maps, converting and standardizing legacy data into ESRI web-based service products, and to partner and develop GIS and related applications and technology based on the requirements of the business community.

• Administers ArcGIS Enterprise environment including maintenance, upgrades, and support.
• Develops ESRI applications, Interfaces and Add-ons supporting various enterprise applications.
• Works with DBAs, Network Team & IT Infrastructure Team to support and manage existing ESRI environments at DC Water.
• Validates and implements new ESRI products and third-party add-ons based on business demand as well as help DC Water with routine product upgrades.
• Custom interface and application development using REST services, Net, Python, SQL etc.
• Assists work and asset management group in design, development, and optimization of GIS layer in line with Enterprise Work and Asset Management Program.
• Supports various asset loading on a regular basis.
• Works closely with operations teams to support custom field applications.
• Works with our Customer Service Team to update our impervious area information.
• Works with cross-functional IT teams to automate High Impact but repetitious task.
• Provides GIS support to a wide array of users.
• Performs other work-related projects and assignments at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with Senior and Executive Level Staff members and employees throughout the Authority, representatives from other organizations and agencies, community groups, the public, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience with ArcGIS and other GIS tools (ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online), utilities and databases; advanced GIS modeling, spatial analysis, and spatial application development techniques and geographic data design; data structures; and spatial database design, construction, and implementation

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, GIS, Civil Engineering, Geography or an equivalent combination of education and experience, consisting of a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and nine (9) years of experience with ArcGIS and other GIS tools (ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online), utilities and databases; advanced GIS modeling, spatial analysis, and spatial application development techniques and geographic data design; data structures; and spatial database design, construction, and implementation

Required Skills:

Experience in managing large geo-relational data development in a managed data environment, including versioned relational databases and storage area networks.

Hands-on knowledge of ESRI Production Mapping suite of tools, including Data Review, Workflow Manager, Task Assistant Manager.

Experience in managing ESRI versions and versioning schemes.

Experience in ESRI Geodatabase (SDE) Administration

Experience managing ESRI Portal / ArcGIS Online

Utility network experience

Experience in Trimble Unity

Experience in ESRI ArcGIS Apps – ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Field Maps, Experience Builder