The Role
Performs advanced GIS analysis, asset data management, complex mapping, and GIS application development for highway maintenance systems. Maintains enterprise GIS data and applications using ESRI technologies, develops web applications and GIS tools, supports linear referencing systems, and coordinates technically with IT administrators and system users. The role also requires data validation, scripting, troubleshooting, technical communication, and occasional in-state travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
VDOT’s Central Office Maintenance Division requires an advanced GIS Analyst to support their Highway Maintenance Management Section. The candidate will take directions from the HMMS Program Manager and must be able to perform advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS application development, and technical coordination. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing, validating, and maintaining GIS data associated with various maintenance assets, developing and maintaining GIS applications using ESRI technologies as well as serving as a technical liaison between ITD, asset management system administrators and system users of varying technical capabilities.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or other related field with/ GIS experience.
- 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
- Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs
- Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication, design, development, and debugging skills
- Must have experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
- Candidates shall demonstrate high competence in ESRI GIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher) including, but not limited to, a thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
- Must work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps by using an appropriate combination of tools in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
- Self-starter with a technical background in software and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Candidate should have Proficiency in Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
- Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus
- Prior experience working with enterprise asset management systems and datasets
- Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
- Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.
Working Conditions
- In-state travel may be required sometimes
- This position follows a hybrid Work Model requiring you to work 3-4 days per week from the office.
Requirements
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Experience in GIS and GIS application development.
Required
6
Years
Required
6
Years
Experience in ESRI GIS Software Suite(ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher)
Required
5
Years
Required
5
Years
Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
Required
5
Years
Required
5
Years
Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus
Highly desired
Highly desired
Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
Highly desired
Highly desired
Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
Highly desired
Highly desired
Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs
Desired
Desired
Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.
Nice to have
Nice to have
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or a related field with GIS experience
- 4–8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development
- At least 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
- Experience developing web applications with ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs
- Excellent problem-solving, verbal, written communication, design, development, and debugging skills
- Experience developing complex analysis and mapping projects
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users orally and in writing
- High competence with ESRI GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro 3.x or higher, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Enterprise
- Ability to independently develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and create multilayered maps
- Technical software background and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL
- Prior experience with linear referencing systems and ESRI Roads & Highways or similar systems
- Experience with enterprise asset management systems and datasets
- Experience developing and maintaining LRS and GIS applications for spatial data management
- Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI
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The Company
What We Do
Novalink Solutions LLC is a global consulting, engineering, and AI product development company specializing in information technology and telecommunications. They provide AI-powered products, automation platforms, intelligent workflow systems, IT consulting, managed engineering, and staff augmentation services.
