Senior GIS Analyst — Web Apps & Spatial Data

Ampcus Inc; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a GIS Analyst 3 to support the Highway Maintenance Management Section. The role includes advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS app development, and technical coordination with IT, asset management admins, and users.

Hybrid work 3–4 days in-office. Required: 4–8 years in GIS, Python proficiency, ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, and experience building web apps using ArcGIS API for JavaScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or a related field with GIS experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications.
• Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
• Strong proficiency in ESRI GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro 3.x or higher.
• Thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise, including Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
• Experience developing complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, design, development, and debugging skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users.
• Ability to work independently and develop GIS tools, applications, complex analyses, and multi-layered maps.
• Self-motivated with a strong technical background and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GIS analysis, complex spatial analysis, and mapping projects.
• Analyze, validate, maintain, and manage GIS data associated with various maintenance assets.
• Design, develop, maintain, and deliver GIS and web-based applications.
• Develop web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
• Develop and maintain GIS tools and applications using ESRI technologies.
• Work with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
• Develop multi-layered maps using appropriate GIS tools and programming environments.
• Support enterprise asset data management and spatial data management activities.
• Develop and maintain Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) and GIS applications.
• Perform data extraction, analysis, scripting, and database-related activities.
• Serve as a technical liaison between IT teams, asset management system administrators, and system users.
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users, both verbally and in writing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex GIS and application-related issues.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while following technical direction and project requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities and provide support for GIS-related maintenance initiatives.

Skills

GIS development

LRS knowledge

Python

Communication to non-technical users

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in GIS/Geography/CS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcSDE

ArcGIS API for JavaScript

Oracle SQL

PostgreSQL

Power BI

Job description

Ampcus Inc. in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a GIS Analyst 3 to support the Highway Maintenance Management Section. The role includes advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS app development, and technical coordination with IT, asset management admins, and users.

Hybrid work 3–4 days in-office. Required: 4–8 years in GIS, Python proficiency, ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, and experience building web apps using ArcGIS API for JavaScript.