IT PROFESSIONAL - APPLICATIONS (GIS Developer)

City of Houston • 611 Walker Street, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Information Technology Services (HITS) GIS Services team supports citywide operations through geospatial solutions, GIS technical support, data workflows and ETL automation, Web GIS administration, system integrations, and GIS infrastructure maintenance. The team designs and configures solutions, upgrades environments and applications, establishes secure connections, manages user licensing, and provides guidance to support reliable GIS services across the organization.

The IT Professional - Applications (GIS ETL Developer) designs, builds, and maintains automated GIS data workflows. The role integrates data sources into the City's ArcGIS platforms using spatial ETL tools such as ArcGIS Pro ModelBuilder, FME Form (FME Workbench), and Python. The position works with HITS Enterprise Application Services teams to improve GIS ETL processes and deliver dependable GIS data for enterprise applications. It also publishes, manages, and updates GIS layers, services, and web maps across the City's ArcGIS Online organizations and ArcGIS Enterprise systems. The primary focus is GIS ETL automation, with training and mentorship opportunities for advanced GIS responsibilities.

The position is based at 611 Walker in Houston, Texas, and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change. The working environment is a normal office with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditioning; the role involves significant use of computer displays, a keyboard, and a mouse.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related field. Related professional Information Systems experience may substitute for the education requirement year for year.
• At least five years of technology experience supporting IT applications.
• Information systems-specific technical certifications may substitute for one year of either the education or experience requirement, as applicable.
• A master's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Skill in ArcGIS Pro, including data editing, map design, geoprocessing workflows, and publishing workflows.
• Experience in enterprise geodatabase (ArcSDE) administration, including versioning and replication.
• Experience developing and maintaining GIS ETL processes using SQL and Python.
• Proficiency in FME Form (FME Workbench) is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS platform products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS REST APIs, and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience configuring and customizing applications within ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Eligible veteran applicants who possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties, are among the most qualified candidates, and meet the other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6 receive preference.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage GIS ETL workflows using tools such as ArcGIS ModelBuilder, FME Form (FME Workbench), or Python to extract, transform, and load data into geodatabases and ArcGIS platforms.
• Administer geodatabase access requests and maintain and enforce GIS standards for data and software supported by the HITS GIS Services team.
• Document data mappings, transformation rules, technical designs, and related workflow processes.
• Generate, publish, and share GIS datasets to the City's ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise systems to support enterprise applications and citywide GIS users.
• Assist with creating and managing user accounts in ArcGIS Online/Portal, including assigning roles, permissions, and group memberships under team guidance.
• Help monitor content usage for performance and optimization, and user activity for compliance; remove accounts as directed.
• Work with HITS EAS teams and departmental GIS users to gather project data requirements and resolve data-related issues.
• Assist with GIS project requests, workflow management, and documentation to support analysis and application development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level