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VDOT GIS Developer (747589)
Job Title: GIS Developer
Job Title: GIS Developer
Location: VDOT Central Office Maintenance Division, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract (Long Term, 1 Year or More)
Work Arrangement: Onsite (At least 3 days per week)
Job Type: Contract (Long Term, 1 Year or More)
Work Arrangement: Onsite (At least 3 days per week)
Job Summary:
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Central Office Maintenance Division is seeking an experienced GIS Developer to provide advanced GIS support for a critical program. The candidate will be responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining GIS maps, attributes, and associated mapping reports in support of a VDOT application. The role involves using ArcGIS and other tools to ensure the accuracy and relevance of geospatial data, responding to field users’ requests, and providing expert guidance on GIS mapping solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Program Manager to create and manage GIS maps, attributes, and mapping reports.
- Utilize ArcGIS and other mapping tools to generate geospatial maps using data from Excel spreadsheets, databases, and other sources.
- Provide expert advice to VDOT field users and support their GIS mapping needs, including troubleshooting and optimizing GIS-related workflows.
- Design, build, and deliver web applications utilizing ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
- Perform complex spatial analyses and develop multi-layered maps by integrating various GIS tools and programming environments.
- Maintain and develop linear referencing systems (LRS) to support spatial data management needs.
- Ensure high-quality communication by explaining complex technical GIS information to non-technical users.
- Manage GIS applications through ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores) and ArcSDE.
- Independently develop GIS tools, scripts, and workflows to automate processes and optimize mapping solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools experience, particularly with Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
- Previous experience with LRS/GIS and familiarity with ESRI Roads & Highways or similar systems.
- Proficiency in using reporting tools like Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and self-starter with minimal supervision required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or a related field with significant GIS experience.
- 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
- 5+ years of experience in designing, building, and delivering web applications using GIS technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- High competence in ESRI GIS software suite (Arc 10.x), with deep knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
- Ability to work independently to create GIS applications, perform complex analysis, and manage spatial data workflows.
Skill Matrix:
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Skill
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Required/Desired
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Years of Experience
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BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field
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Required
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–
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Proven experience in GIS and GIS-based Application Development
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Required
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4-8 years
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Experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
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Required
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5+ years
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Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
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Required
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–
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High competence in ESRI GIS software suite (Arc 10.x) and ArcSDE
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Required
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–
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Experience developing GIS applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or similar
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Required
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–
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Experience in linear referencing systems (LRS)
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Required
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–
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Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores)
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Required
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–
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Experience with Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL for data extraction and analysis
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Desired
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–
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Experience with LRS/GIS and ESRI Roads & Highways or similar systems
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Desired
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–
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Experience in reporting tools like Power BI
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Nice to have
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–
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Work Environment:
- Location: VDOT Central Office, Richmond, VA
- Onsite Requirement: At least 3 days per week onsite
- Long Term Contract: 1 year with possible extensions
Thanks & Regards
Ashish Sharma
Recruiter, PiplNow LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-sharma-19b22116b/