GIS Specialist - Service Center Manager and Application Developer

Dewberry•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Consulting GIS Specialist – Service Center Manager and Site Supervisor/Application Developer to lead delivery of enterprise geospatial services in support of federal clients. This position provides technical leadership, operational management, and advanced GIS application development for a multi-disciplinary GIS Service Center supporting mission-critical geospatial programs. The successful candidate will oversee staff, manage enterprise GIS infrastructure, and develop custom applications that support data-driven decision-making across water resources, environmental compliance, land management, and infrastructure programs. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

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
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance (e.g., NAC/NACI)
Occasional travel for client meetings, training, or field coordination
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

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

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
Support development of maps, reports, dashboards, and analytical products
Serve as primary point of contact for GIS technical support and user engagement
Provide help desk support and troubleshooting for GIS applications and systems
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