Geographic Information Systems Web Administrator

Bechtel•Reston, VA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

The web administrator deploys Bechtel project's GIS functionality over the web and requires a firm understanding of the impacts and security implications of maintaining and operating an ArcGIS enterprise solution. This position requires an advanced level of proficiency and demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Servers, Enterprise GIS geodatabases and spatial analysis using ESRI-based products and open source products. As the GIS Web Administrator, the ideal candidate will be involved in both geospatial web application development and geospatial analysis. Your duties as a programmer will incorporate JavaScript, SQL, Python, and VB.net to assist the development and maintenance of web applications and GIS tools. Development of geospatial applications will also involve readily available templates from our customer's ArcGIS Online or Latitude Geographic. Experience using Geospatial applications involve incorporating web maps and web map services using ArcGIS Server into a variety of web applications. These applications include ArcGIS Web Application Builder, popular applications that can include a variety of media and data formats to present information on a specific topic. A growing area of work within our client is mobile data collection, which will focus on using ESRI's products such as Survey123 and ArcGIS Collector. Applicant will have some background knowledge on utilizing these mobile platforms as part of a methodology for maintaining geospatial data collected in the field. "This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership" #LI-ML1

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree in GIS or a related field of study such as engineering, cartography, or computer science with elective emphasis in geographic information systems (GIS) and 10 years of experience as a GIS specialist or administrator.
Experience using the Esri suite of products including ArcGIS Server Advanced or ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and Python scripting required
Experience in developing web-based GIS applications
Experience in programming language (HTML, JavaScript VB.Net, etc.)
Professional IT experience in Windows and Web Servers administration.
Proficiency working with all geospatial data formats

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, configures and implements web mapping applications and associated web sites using web languages to modify existing functionality.
Performs systems administration functions for web map applications and other technologies that may include GIS services to ensure supported systems are efficiently maintained and available to support Bechtel's projects needs.
Supports and develops field data collection applications with an emphasis on data management and web-mapping development.
Maintains hardware, software, telecommunications, peripherals, and associated components.
Automates GIS tasks using GIS programming languages.
Works closely with Bechtel's IT team to upgrade and configure system software that supports GIS infrastructure applications
Performs ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required
Performs query, analysis and reporting activities.
Performs systems administration functions for ArcGIS Servers, Web Services including user accounts, permissions of web mapping applications
Engages in various project processes involving metadata, spatial analysis, GPS information gathering, data conversions, Geoprocessing, and various aspects of programming requiring use of HTML, Python script, Java etc.
Consults, as a SME by clearly and effectively communicate technical information to non-technical and technical users.
Determines technical requirements business processes, tests, debugs, and coordinates the implementation of moderately complex software solutions.
Troubleshoots issues by reviewing logs, performing data queries, recreating steps & interacting with users.
Works closely with the database administrator to Integrate geospatial databases with external data sources and establish workflows.
Develops scripting of GIS-based tools for desktop and web-based platforms
Works with GIS team and Bechtel's clients to ensure data quality and completeness
Documents work processes, instructions and procedures.
Supports strategic GIS team missions and goals and help guide technical vision

Benefits

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