Geospatial Web Applications Developer

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Planning’s Geospatial Applications and Technology Unit is seeking a Geospatial Application Developer to serve as a technical lead. Reporting directly to the manager of the GDA Unit, the position designs, develops, enhances, and maintains interactive, web-based GIS solutions and applications that support the Department’s strategic goals and statewide initiatives. The role also supports the 2030 Census and helps advance operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability through data-driven solutions. The position performs advanced geospatial analyses in an enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environment, maintains strong data governance practices, and provides quality assurance for analytical outputs. It also ensures that public-facing platforms are responsive and comply with Maryland accessibility standards. The role may involve identifying and integrating new GIS tools, database architecture, automation processes, and advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The position is located at 120 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the specified administrative staff or professional experience, subject to the listed education and military-service substitutions. A Maryland-valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required only if assigned duties involving operation of a motor vehicle.

Requirements

High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six years of administrative staff or professional work, subject to the stated substitutions: 30 college credits for each year of experience up to four years; a bachelor’s degree plus two years of administrative staff or professional work; a master’s degree for five years of experience; or qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience on a year-for-year basis.
If assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Deep familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and REST APIs.
Experience managing spatial databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience developing interactive web-based GIS applications and dashboards, including knowledge of the tools and technologies used, intended audience, and resulting impact.
Advanced programming skills using Python, SQL, JavaScript, Arcade, and other programming languages.
Experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, particularly tools such as Feature Manipulation Engine (FME).
Experience coordinating technical solutions across cross-functional teams, government agencies, or local stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead in developing, deploying, and maintaining interactive GIS web applications and dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, and related frameworks such as Power BI and Qlik.
Use Python, SQL, and other programming languages to automate workflows and integrate advanced analytics into web solutions.
Ensure responsive design and compliance with state and departmental accessibility standards for public-facing platforms.
Lead spatial analyses using Python, SQL, and ArcGIS Pro; review and validate analytical methods, scripts, and outputs produced by junior staff or project teams.
Embed analytical outputs into dynamic web tools, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders.
Lead the development and implementation of spatial data policies, procedures, and metadata standards to support data quality, integrity, security, and lifecycle management in the enterprise GIS environment.
Identify, evaluate, and lead integration of GIS tools, software, database architecture, and automation processes, including machine learning and artificial intelligence advancements.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including data dictionaries, and conduct training to support staff compliance with GIS operational standards and best practices.
Support the 2030 Census.