Provide GIS software and geospatial data support for the Iowa Department of Transportation through the Iowa Department of Management - Division of Information Technology. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• ESRI GIS Software Support (Enterprise Suite and Desktop)
• Develop and maintain Safe FME Form and Flow workspace in support of DOT functions and ETL processes.
• Winter Operations Support

For more detailed information see:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4892574/information-technology-specialist-4-geospatial-application-developer

Closes April 13, 2025

Missouri is looking for a Director of GIS to lead the Office of Geospatial Information.   The office is responsible for providing GIS support to 15 Missouri state agencies.   

Applicants can apply through the MoCareers web site:  https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768?division=Office%20of%20Administration

This position is to replace Tracy Schloss, who is retiring.  

Newton Kansas is looking for a GIS Engineer.

https://newtonkansas.com/jobs

Required experience and training:

Thorough knowledge of GIS Systems is required.  Five years of drafting, surveying and construction experience is preferred as well as experience using ESRI ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS extensions.

Engineering degree is strongly preferred.  Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered.  Must have a valid Kansas driver's license.

Salary:  $71,261

Do you have experience using geographic data to help with land use planning? Are you intrigued to see how you can help the City of Leawood show residents where the snowplow is on their streets? How about helping the Parks department map specialty trees in Leawood, the city of trees? Are you ready for the next step in your career?

THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for a Geographic Information Systems Specialist  

Visit the posting link located at careers.leawood.org.

The City of Leawood is expanding its GIS functions and is adding a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist. The GIS Specialist will work with the City’s Asset Management Coordinator to implement and operate the Citywide Geographic Information System. The primary focus of the position will be on developing GIS data quality control, accuracy, and support, various mapping projects and support for multiple City departments on GIS-related projects. The GIS Specialist will also assist in the development of web services related to GIS information.

You will get to work on a variety of projects, which may include developing a mapping system to be used in storm water inspections, assisting the planning and public works teams in analyzing the city’s population density and environmental constraints when it comes to reviewing existing infrastructure and adding new developments, and helping the fire department in analyzing fire response rates.

You might be the ideal person to join the city as our GIS Specialist if you:

• Have a self-starter mindset, problem solver, team player attitude, and strive for excellence.
• Enjoy solving problems and applying geographic information systems principles across multiple facets.
• Like working with cross-functional teams on various projects.
• Enjoy watching a project grow from data on paper to identifying patterns and relationships.
• Are interested in career development and growth in geographic information systems.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in geography, geographical information systems, environmental science, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience using GIS software and tools.

Preferred Requirements: Certification in Geographic Information systems, working knowledge of municipal infrastructure and assets, and familiarity with web mapping technologies, including ArcGIS and asset management software systems. Experience in municipality information technology is preferred.

Accepting Applications through December 11, 2024

Target hiring range: $29.84 / hour - $32.82 / hour, DOQ

Ready to Learn More?

Visit the posting link located at careers.leawood.org.

Embrace the opportunity to join Innovate! Inc. and become a valued member of our team. We are seeking driven individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to tackle environmental challenges and drive positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your skills and expertise to innovative projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further. Read on to learn more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.

Innovate! Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its geospatial solutions team as a Geospatial Database Administrator. You may be called upon to assist with the design, development, and maintenance of geospatial applications through the concept, design, and implementation phases. Your role will also include supporting other personnel in utilizing GIS applications and software as well as interfacing with clients and teaming partners.

We are seeking self-starting individuals with a “Let me at it” attitude who can adapt to a fluid work environment and an occasionally demanding schedule. In return, you will be able to be part of a motivated, highly skilled team and will be able to contribute to the growth and positive direction of our company.

Location: Candidate can work remotely. 

Salary Range: USD 65,000-90,000 annually

Position Status: Full Time; with benefits *Contingent upon contract being awarded* 

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

Due to the nature of this work and requirements from our clients, candidates must reside in the US and be authorized to work in the US to be eligible for this role.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing/automating quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures/checks on geospatial data.
• Creating, automating, and optimizing Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Feature Services (WFS)/ Web Mapping Services (WMS) and ESRI Web Feature Services (WFS)/ Web Mapping Services (WMS)/Vector Tile Services.
• Creating and automating metadata content for geospatial datasets/web services.
• Automation/scripting skills to load/update metadata for a web service and perform “search and replace” functions on metadata.
• Designing, implementing and managing geodatabases at an enterprise/multi-user level on the latest versions of Microsoft SQL Server and ESRI ArcGIS Server
• Preparing documentation to discuss and explain programming execution with non-IT personnel in the agency.
• Using Microsoft SQL Server for database design, implementation, and maintenance utilizing geospatial data and associated non-geospatial data, system administration experience is a plus.
• Performing/automating quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures/checks on geospatial data.
• Experience supporting GIS end users including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Data Store, COTS and/or custom business applications and troubleshooting application and/or database issues.
• Creating, automating, and optimizing Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Feature Services (WFS)/ Web Mapping Services (WMS) and ESRI Web Feature Services (WFS)/ Web Mapping Services (WMS)/Vector Tile Services.
• Creating and automating metadata content for geospatial datasets/web services.
• Automation/scripting skills to load/update metadata for a web service and perform “search and replace” functions on metadata.
• Programming data processing scripts; including knowledge of Python, JavaScript, C#, Esri interoperability extension and/or ASP.NET a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4 years of experience designing, implementing, tuning, and analyzing geospatial databases including, but not limited to, SQL Server, dBase, distributed databases, enterprise geodatabases, ESRI file geodatabases, ArcGIS Data Store, and PostgreSQL; with a demonstrated capability installing and configuring ArcSDE.
• At least four (4) years of experience supporting large-scale GIS projects performing needs assessment, data creation/migration, data maintenance and dissemination. Experience with big data languages/programs that are sufficient in handling and manipulating big geospatial datasets are desired.
• Experience supporting GIS end users including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Data Store, COTS and/or custom business applications and troubleshooting application and/or database issues.
• Experience with using and manipulating both geospatial vector and raster data in a
• geospatial database.
• Experience with the remaining suite of ESRI software, including:
• ArcPro (desired)/ArcMap
• ArcCatalog
• ArcToolbox
• Spatial Analyst
• Network Analyst
• ArcGIS Server
• ArcGIS Enterprise Online (AGOL)
• ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
• Esri Interoperability extension

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman- and minority-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities. 

Recent awards we received for excellent service include the 2022 SAG Team Award and 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.

Innovate is a fast-paced, rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs creating a culture of excellence. Rapid advancement within our organization is not only possible but also encouraged. To view our website, visit innovateteam.com.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or cannot access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at careers@innovateteam.com.

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City of AmesGIS Specialist

SALARY $31.78 - $45.90 Hourly $66,109.68 - $95,467.42 Annually

LOCATION 50010, IA

JOB TYPE Full-Time

JOB NUMBER 24-1115-02

DEPARTMENT Public Works DIVISION Public Works Engineering

OPENING DATE 11/12/2024

CLOSING DATE 11/26/2024 12:00 PM Central

FLSA Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT MERIT

RESIDENCYREQUIREMENT?No

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.General InformationThe City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline. Under the supervision of the GIS Coordinator develops and maintains Public Works related GIS data pertaining to pavement management, water distribution, sanitary/storm sewer, and traffic networks. Works with Public Works staff and other City departments to establish and maintain the GIS system using primarily ESRI software; responds to GIS related inquiries from internal and external customers; performs miscellaneous work in engineering and GIS-related analysis, cartography, and data collection. Performs other related work as required.

Specialist, Technology Field Services Job Details | American Water Works Company Inc

Formal job description and application can be found on the link above.  Or by searching for Davenport, under Location at

 jobs.amwater.com

This is NOT a "help-desk" position it is a Technology Specialist for American Water.  Responsibilities cover office and field technologies, including GIS & remote sensing equipment.

Feel free to contact me if you're interested in more information:

heather.brusnahan@amwater.com

Apply at LES Careers

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work and thrives on seeing the real-world impact of what you do? We are looking for detail-oriented individuals with strong analytical skills and a knack for problem-solving to join our Geospatial Operations Team as a GIS Technician!

 

In this role, you’ll split your time between the office and the field within Lancaster County. Expect to roll up your sleeves and conduct field checks, including verifying asset information, use GIS applications, edit features in GIS and open energized equipment, to confirm that our GIS system matches the physical world. When you spot data discrepancies, you’ll take prompt action—documenting and updating the system to ensure our data is always current. You’ll also work closely with different teams across the company to keep up to date with changes made to the system through maintenance and new construction. 

 

This job is for someone who values precision, integrity, and teamwork. You’ll be a key player in ensuring the reliability of our geospatial data, which is critical to delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy balancing fieldwork with data management, and are passionate about leveraging technology to improve processes, we’d love to talk to you! 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for performing technical functions related to the enterprise GIS system to include creating and maintaining documents and records, conducting office and field research, and assisting staff with design projects. Completes independent tasks on large projects with minimal guidance. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.  

 

• Update and maintain electric distribution facilities in company's Geographic Information system and ensure data integrity. This includes but not limited to Substation, Transmission, Distribution, Feeder, Communication, fiber, Secondary and Meter data.  
• Interprets and implements data into GIS from as-builts, construction site visits, SAP work order management and emergency work notifications into standard company symbology utilizing ESRI, SAP, and AutoCAD.  
• Inspects, collects, and verifies data and labels electrical facilities for use with GIS/CAD system records per LES procedures. Completion of these duties requires the opening and inspection of energized, high-voltage electrical equipment or entering electrical substations with provided training.  
• Interprets, updates, and implements as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds, legal descriptions, exhibit data, imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using various methods including coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS.
• Creates output from GIS/CAD systems, including plots, reports, and drawings for various departments, contractors, utilities, and government agencies.

 

Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development. 

 

Adaptability - Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions. 

 

Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling. 

 

Teamwork- The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions. 

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED  

• Ability to apply knowledge of GIS and/or CAD software and systems.  
• Ability to apply knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution design principles.  
• Ability to apply knowledge of engineering design plans.  

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• Associate degree in related field, and  
• Two years of GIS/CAD or drafting experience, or  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  

 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES  

• Valid driver’s license 

CLOSES: 10/22/2024

Description: This position will be responsible for developing GIS applications, assisting teammates with GIS projects, ensuring consistency of products and ensuring the data and files are organized and maintained tin a manner to reproduce products.

Job Duties:
• Evaluate staff and agency GIS needs to develop functional and technical design (use cases), develop program code, assemble/compile code, test, and prepare the implementation plan for GIS applications within the agency
• When necessary, provide design specifications to other Nebraska agencies and OCIO programmers.
• Coordinate with the NDEE IT section and coordinate with GIS teammates on new agency GIS user setup requirements, access to GIS SQL servers, and GIS software installations, upgrades and maintenance.
• Assist the Agency with the development of maps during local and state emergencies. Assist NDEE teammates with mapping and data presentations
• Assist NDEE Teammates with ensuring data meets NDEE requirements and mapping is maintained in a consistent manner to ensure data and maps are reproducible and maintained.
• Work with other GIS analysts and NDEE IT during the application development and testing to ensure the application is consistent with existing applications and will meet the needs of staff and the agency.
• Interact (assist, review, comment and provide suggestions).
• Periodically monitor data entered by agency staff to ensure consistency and accuracy with GIS applications.
• Provide training to those using the software and GIS applications in the agency.
• Represent the Agency at quarterly GIS Council meetings.

Job Link: Hiring Rate $28.702

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:  https://careers-jocogov.icims.com/jobs/2448/gis-analyst-%28data-analyst-iii%29/job

 Johnson County Department of Technology and Innovation (DTI) is seeking a dynamic individual with a diverse skillset as it relates to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), process automation (i.e., Extract Transform Load (ETL)), data visualization, and analysis. The GIS Analyst position is assigned to the AIMS (Automated Information Mapping System) unit within Enterprise Services of DTI, for support of GIS, mapping, data visualization, and analysis functions at the County. This position is eligible for a hybrid work assignment. First review of applications will be August 6, 2024. The ideal candidate would possess and be able to perform the following skills/tasks:

• Work with Johnson County departments on data and spatial analysis projects to provide solutions to complex issues using various GIS technology solutions.
• Possess considerable knowledge of GIS technologies and applications as they relate to the ESRI GIS Software Suite including ArcGIS Pro to perform GIS workflows, data management, conversion, creation, editing, analysis and geoprocessing, cartography, visualization, and sharing.
• Extensive experience using ArcGIS Online and Portal specifically using, Dashboard, Story Maps, Field Collector, Survey 123 to assist County department and AIMS data partners.
• The ability to manipulate and query data as well as provide reports and visualizations of data utilizing T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services, Tableau and Power BI.
• Knowledge of automation tools and programming software such as Python, model builder, Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), Power Automate, and other ETL tools.
• As Mapper of the Day (MOD), work with the general public and AIMS Data Partners by answering questions related to AIMS data and services, and by responding to specific requests for data and services (e.g., map creation).
• Additional desirable skills would include experience working with Census & Population Data, ACS Variables/Tables and Forecasting; familiarity with Cadastral Mapping, Coordinate Geometry mapping (COGO) and PLSS System; Experience with Asset Management System (Central Square or comparable); and familiarity with Tableau as a data visualization tool.

Candidate must be able to lead and coordinate projects and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. In addition, candidate should have practical experience providing solutions relative to data and GIS and an understanding of the functions of County government.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in the following field(s) of study: geography, data analysis, statistics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or relevant field of study and five (5) years of experience using GIS or other data analysis software.

Experience can substitute for education. Education can substitute for experience.