Job Title: GIS COTS Specialist / GIS System Admin 3 Client: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Department of Agriculture Location: Remote (Pennsylvania) Duration: 03/02/2026 – 06/30/2026 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week

Work Arrangement

Fully remote

Mandatory onsite visit on first and last day to inventory and return Commonwealth-issued equipment (no shipping allowed)

Job Summary

The GIS COTS Specialist / GIS System Admin will support and administer GIS systems for the PA Department of Agriculture. This role focuses on ESRI COTS products, GIS architecture guidance, system administration, troubleshooting, training, and ongoing maintenance of GIS platforms and data.

Key Responsibilities

Provide architectural guidance for GIS solutions

Configure, deploy, and maintain ESRI COTS tools (Survey123, Field Maps, Collector, Operations Dashboard)

Administer ESRI ArcGIS Online organization

Perform hardware/software installation, testing, upgrades, and routine maintenance

Troubleshoot GIS and CADD system issues with minimal supervision

Support IT helpdesk tickets and track issue resolution

Maintain system documentation, standards, and inventory records

Monitor system performance, data integrity, backups, and archives

Develop and deliver training and technical documentation

Communicate system status to managers and project sponsors

Required Qualifications

2+ years experience designing, configuring, and administering ESRI COTS products (Survey123, Field Maps, Dashboards)

2+ years experience administering ESRI ArcGIS Online

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Experience supporting users and teaching technical concepts

Primary Skills

GIS Administration, ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, Operations Dashboard, GIS Architecture, COTS Applications, Troubleshooting, System Maintenance, Data Integrity, Help Desk Support, Training & Documentation

This is a remote position.