GIS Specialist

Short Description:

- Senior Geospatial Applications Technical Specialist - More than 12 years of relevant experience

- This position is 40 hours a week.

- This position is onsite in Harrisburg PA, limited remote work is an option.

Complete Description:

This is a senior-level technical resource with specialized knowledge in geospatial technologies and services provided by the Department of State (DOS). The Department of State, the agency responsible for the development, maintenance and administration of the SURE system, is currently engaged in an effort to modernize the SURE system. The new SURE system will be geo-enabled: it will leverage the use of address points and county-based precinct GIS map layers in the statewide voter registration system.

The resource must help employ data standardization and other considerations necessary to create a statewide GIS map layer and address point database, supports governance activities for data sharing and service delivery, project assignments associated with this position involve a wide variety of business operations and development and deployment technologies

Position Duties:

1. An organized structure for data management

2. A common map coordinate system used by all counties within the state

3. The GIS precinct layer boundary aligns with the statewide county boundary layer

4. The layers include a defined standard attribute name for the precinct name and code

5. A unique precinct layer file name is used for identifying the county within the state

6. The precinct file is generated and delivered in GeoJSON or Shapefile format

7. A mutually agreed format is established for map layers to be output from each count’s local GIS system

8. Perform requirements gathering and documentation

9. Develop and present mapping application design concepts

10. Configure and maintain address verification and geocoding services

11. Configure ArcGIS software and database based on requirements and approved design concept

12. Follow the software development lifecycle methodology

13. Adhere to enterprise processes (i.e. Incident, Change, Release)

14. Complete documentation and deployment procedures

15. Deploy software configuration throughout multiple environments (i.e. staging, production)

16. Develop test scripts, test, and coordinate user acceptance testing across team members

17. Anticipate, identify, track and resolve software configuration issues

18. Work with necessary personnel to determine if modifications are needed

19. Work with team members to ensure solution meets business requirements

20. Determine time estimates and schedule for software quality review work and conduct reviews according to schedule

21. Work with team members to ensure solution meets business requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Subject matter expert knowledge on ArcGIS software architecture – functionality, components, database, and designRequired12Years

4 year college degree or equivalent technical studyHighly desired

Experience with ArcGIS configuration and implementation in an enterprise environmentRequired10Years

Experience working with software developers in a team environmentRequired10Years

Requirements gathering and documentationRequired10Years

Ability to work with multiple team members in a fast paced work environmentHighly desired

Excellent communication skills – oral and writtenHighly desired

Knowledge and understanding of software configuration, software development methodology, best practices, principles, and techniquesHighly desired

Microsoft Office knowledge – ability to create documents, spreadsheets, project plansRequired8Years

Knowledge of tools unique to GIS including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcGIS extensions, ArcGIS APIRequired10Years

Knowledge of Visual Studio, SQL Server, and Windows Server environments.Nice to have

Knowledge of file geodatabases and spatial data concepts.Required10Years

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• DOB (MM/DD) -

Experience:

• ArcGIS software architecture – functionality, components: 10 years (Preferred)
• ArcGIS configuration and implementation in an enterprise: 10 years (Preferred)
• software developers in a team environment: 10 years (Preferred)
• Requirements gathering and documentation: 10 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office knowledge – ability to create documents: 8 years (Preferred)
• GIS includ ArcGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal,: 10 years (Preferred)
• Knowledge of file geodatabases and spatial data concepts.: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $50