Geographic Information System Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the GIS Service Center, including workload planning, staffing, scheduling, and performance oversight
• Supervise GIS specialists, developers, and technicians; assign tasks and monitor production quality, schedule adherence, and deliverable completeness
• Provide administrative oversight including coordination of staffing, training, travel, and resource planning
• Ensure compliance with client policies, standards, security requirements, and enterprise GIS governance
• Prepare and deliver status reports, management reports, and performance metrics to stakeholders
• Oversee administration and maintenance of enterprise GIS systems, including ArcGIS Enterprise, cloud environments, and geospatial databases
• Ensure system availability, performance, security, backup, and disaster recovery
• Coordinate with IT teams on system architecture, upgrades, configurations, and integration
• Maintain integrity, accessibility, and lifecycle management of enterprise geospatial data
• Lead design and development of custom GIS applications, tools, and workflows using ESRI technologies and modern programming frameworks
• Develop web-based GIS solutions, dashboards, and data services using platforms such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Build automation tools and analytical models to support geospatial workflows and decision-making
• Integrate GIS with external systems, environmental models, and enterprise data platforms
• Provide advanced geospatial analysis, modeling, and visualization to support programs such as: Water resource management and modeling, Land use and land ownership analysis, Environmental compliance (e.g., ESA, NEPA), Emergency response and flood inundation mapping
• Serve as primary point of contact for GIS technical support and user engagement
• Develop and deliver training for end users on GIS tools, workflows, and data management
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, scientists, and IT staff to deliver integrated solutions
• Evaluate emerging geospatial technologies and recommend enhancements to improve service delivery
• Forecast workload, staffing needs, and infrastructure requirements
• Support continuous improvement of GIS services, workflows, and enterprise capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of progressive GIS experience, including enterprise GIS and application development
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• ESRI platform expertise (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online)
• Programming experience in one or more of: Python, JavaScript (APIs, web mapping), C#, .NET, or similar
• Experience with: Geospatial database design and management (e.g., SQL Server, ArcSDE), Web GIS development and deployment, Cloud or hybrid GIS architectures, Data automation and geoprocessing workflows
• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Technical depth in GIS systems and development
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Able to obtain and maintain federal security clearance (e.g., NAC/NACI)

Qualifications

• Occasional travel for client meetings, training, or field coordination
• Experience supporting federal clients or large-scale geospatial programs
• Knowledge of water resources, environmental science, or land management applications
• Familiarity with remote sensing, GPS data collection, and modeling tools (e.g., hydrologic models)
• Experience integrating GIS with external systems or enterprise applications
• Relevant GIS certifications (e.g., GISP) or ESRI technical certifications
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Pay

$45 to $65 hourly, depending upon other factors such as skills, experience, location, market conditions, and federal security clearance.

Schedule

This is a deployment-based, on-call position with occasional travel for client meetings, training, or field coordination.