Senior GIS Analyst

Job Title: Senior GIS Analyst

Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $45.00hr - $55.00hr

Job Overview:

Our client s Central Office Maintenance Division requires an advanced GIS Analyst to support their Highway Maintenance Management Section. The candidate will take directions from the Program Manager and must be able to perform advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS application development, and technical coordination. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing, validating, and maintaining GIS data associated with various maintenance assets, developing and maintaining GIS applications using ESRI technologies, and serving as a technical liaison between IT, asset management system administrators, and system users of varying technical capabilities.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or another related field with GIS experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications.
• Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal and written communication, design, development, and debugging skills.
• Experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated high competence in ESRI GIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher) including, but not limited to, a thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
• Ability to work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps by using an appropriate combination of tools in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
• Self-starter with a technical background in software and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems.
• Prior experience working with enterprise asset management systems and datasets.
• Ability to develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
• Experience in reporting tools such as Power BI.

Working Conditions:

• In-state travel may be required at times.
• This position follows a hybrid work model requiring the candidate to work 3-4 days per week from the office.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities