GIS Developer

Las Vegas Valley Water District

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of difficult and responsible duties in the design, development, modification, and maintenance of GIS application software and tools to support the efficiency and effectiveness of District/SNWA operations and public service delivery; works with more senior developers to engage with customers to understand and assist them in addressing business and operational issues and problems; and performs related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong balance of ESRI platform proficiency, GIS software development experience, a practical understanding of water utility operations, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment; has knowledge and experience with the ESRI Water Utility Network (WUN) model, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ESRI web services, and enterprise GIS database design. The candidate has experience using, configuring, implementing form logic and deploying ESRI mobile app solutions (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, QuickCapture); has proficiency designing and developing ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS Dashboards that support business reporting and analysis; has strong scripting and automation skills are essential, including experience with Python (ArcPy and the ArcGIS API for Python) and ETL processes using tools such as Safe Software FME. The ideal candidate has exposure to C# and the ArcGIS JavaScript API, along with an understanding of DevOps build and release processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates a collaborative mindset, actively contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and supporting team success. They are also committed to continuous learning and staying current with emerging GIS technologies, development practices, and industry trends.

Requirements

Graduation from a college or university with a major in GIS, geospatial sciences, civil engineering, computer science, management information systems or a related field.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the development, implementation and administration of geographical information systems.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in GIS analysis and applications design and development.
Knowledge of geographic information system concepts, principles, tools and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and attribute-data conversion, manipulation and analysis.
Knowledge of cartographic and graphic design principles and best practices.
Knowledge of industry standard software development best practices, tools and techniques.
Knowledge of programming theory and applicable programming and scripting languages used by the District.
Knowledge of data editing concepts and tools in a versioned database environment.
Knowledge of remote sensing (raster) database design and structure.
Knowledge of Agile development practices, tools and techniques.
Knowledge of application development security best practices.
Knowledge of web services standards, design and development.
Knowledge of user interface and interaction design and implementation.
Knowledge of web application development including developing server side code and client side scripting.
Knowledge of application design documentation including architecture diagrams, object-entity relationship diagrams and interface design.
Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communications.
Knowledge of basic project management tools and techniques, including preparation and management of detailed project schedules and metrics and change management and control.
Knowledge of standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and flow charting.
Ability to understand and apply work processes and business rule requirements and participate in developing sound, logical conclusions regarding customer needs and business requirements.
Ability to understand and apply the analysis of functional requirements to the development of systems proposals, specifications and recommendations for efficient, cost effective information systems and technology solutions.
Ability to assist in facilitating and leading customer meetings and negotiate understanding and agreement.
Ability to identify geo-data and information management issues and opportunities, analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to set priorities and carry out assigned projects to most effectively meet customer needs.
Ability to use ESRI ArcGIS, ESRI ArcSDE, AutoCAD and other software as required in carrying out assignments.
Ability to balance responsibilities for multiple projects to ensure timely results in accordance with District quality standards.
Ability to follow best practices in developing efficient software code for assigned projects.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systems problems and install fixes or make repairs in areas of responsibility.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel orally and in writing.
Ability to keep technical skills current to meet continuing GIS applications development assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective customer focused working relationships with managers, customers, vendors, consultants, employees and others encountered in the course of work.
A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Nice To Haves

ESRI platform proficiency
GIS software development experience
Practical understanding of water utility operations
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
Knowledge and experience with the ESRI Water Utility Network (WUN) model, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ESRI web services, and enterprise GIS database design.
Experience using, configuring, implementing form logic and deploying ESRI mobile app solutions (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, QuickCapture)
Proficiency designing and developing ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS Dashboards that support business reporting and analysis
Strong scripting and automation skills are essential, including experience with Python (ArcPy and the ArcGIS API for Python) and ETL processes using tools such as Safe Software FME.
Exposure to C# and the ArcGIS JavaScript API
Understanding of DevOps build and release processes.
Collaborative mindset, actively contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and supporting team success.
Committed to continuous learning and staying current with emerging GIS technologies, development practices, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of difficult and responsible duties in the design, development, modification, and maintenance of GIS application software and tools to support the efficiency and effectiveness of District/SNWA operations and public service delivery.
Works with more senior developers to engage with customers to understand and assist them in addressing business and operational issues and problems.
Designs, develops, modifies, and maintains GIS application software and tools.
Uses, configures, implements form logic, and deploys ESRI mobile app solutions (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, QuickCapture).
Designs and develops ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS Dashboards that support business reporting and analysis.
Develops efficient software code for assigned projects.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses systems problems and installs fixes or makes repairs in areas of responsibility.
Prepares clear, concise and accurate documentation, reports of work performed, project management reports and other written materials.
Keeps technical skills current to meet continuing GIS applications development assignments.
Establishes and maintains effective customer focused working relationships with managers, customers, vendors, consultants, employees and others encountered in the course of work.