CLOSING DATE/TIME: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Under general direction, the GIS Applications Developer II provides highly advanced professional support in the analysis, design, evaluation, development, programming, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of District Enterprise GIS systems to enhance operational effectiveness and decision-support; and performs related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Geographic information systems concepts and analytical techniques; including computerized mapping and attribute-data conversion, manipulation, and analysis.
- Geographic information system database issues, including administration, development, operation, security, and quality control assurance.
- Principles and practices of GIS programming and application development using a variety of programming languages.
- Principals of extract transfer and load processes using software and/or scripts.
- Techniques for maintenance of ArcGIS software releases and application regression testing.
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS) concepts, configuration, and maintenance.
- Work cooperative across departments to accomplish GIS program objectives.
- Principles and practices of general ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, ArcServer, Web Adaptor, Data Store) and ArcGIS Online administration and maintenance.
- Fundamental GIS web application and mapping development principles, practices, methods, and protocols.
- Multiple testing methods used in software development to determine functionality and reliability.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Understand and apply user systems specifications in writing program code.
- Perform coding in multiple languages.
- Prepare workflow diagrams to document business processes.
- Create GIS applications and web maps.
- Perform GIS database administration.
- Analyze, create, maintain, and develop GIS data.
- Troubleshoot and resolve applications functionality and reliability issues.
- Complete project responsibilities and assignments efficiently and in accordance with District standards.
- Prepare clear and concise documentation.
- Work collaboratively and effectively as a project team member.
- Train others on work practices and procedures.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
- Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional GIS development and administration experience supporting diverse and comprehensive geographic information systems, or two (2) years of experience as a GIS Applications Developer I with the District.
EDUCATION:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in geographic information systems, computer science, programming, or a related field.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- No licenses or certifications are required.