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    Engineering Specialist - Richmond, United States - VA Department of Transportation

    VA Department of Transportation
    VA Department of Transportation Richmond, United States

    1 week ago

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    What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

    The Virginia Department of Transportation - Location & Design Geospatial program is seeking a GIS Engineering Specialist to produce digital transportation data, mobile applications, digital maps, geodatabases, and reports that support transportation and construction projects. The successful candidate will add a variety of data to databases, assemble and maintain web application maps (mobile/interactive) and datasets to support mapping projects and improve the availability of digital GIS information to staff.

    The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

    GIS Data Development and Maintenance: Provide support to Location and Design and other divisions while working with ESRI's ArcGIS Suite (desktop/web platforms) including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field maps, Experience Builder, etc. to develop GIS applications based on user requirements on projects. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and other software with GIS data. Create and maintain geodatabases, mobile/web-based applications, and dashboards, including creation and development of viewers, custom tools, and web services for data visualization and conduct technical analysis where necessary. Manage the development, maintenance, and use of spatial data to support L&D Geospatial Group and the other groups that utilize geospatial data. Be able to use other spreadsheets or geodatabases to merge with Esri format.

    Work with data conversion of GPS, CADD files, and MicroStation files to workable GIS data format and vice versa converting them back into CADD/MicroStation format through scripting or other alternatives. Projects include Stormwater Basin (BMP), MS4 activities, applications for Photogrammetry flights, Drone flights, development of Right-of-Way layer, amongst other things. Uses aerial imagery products, creates maps, reports, and presentations in support of various GIS projects. Perform quality assurance and quality control of geospatial data and ensures data meet data standards and formats. Meets with internal and external customers on a regular basis to promote, and support, the growth of L&D Geospatial Program. Work independently and as a team member to help develop projects, programs, or process improvement efforts as directed by management.

    Analyses, Trouble shooting and Process Improvement: Performs analysis/trouble shooting and searches for process improvements to resolve issues with the applications including any issues with GIS problems on the desktop and mobile applications. Communicates with internal and external technical resources to resolve end user issues and other problems associated with existing GIS applications, tools, and data. Analyzes current geospatial systems to determine if improved methods are possible through automation, processes and streamlining workflows using software programming or scripting languages to extend capabilities of GIS and its associated applications.

    Technical Advice and Guidance: Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors, and agency management. Assist management with strategic planning by identifying engineering business processes that may be improved with technology applications. Participate in strategic planning and software methodology sessions. Participate in interagency development projects as assigned by management. Help research and develop recommendations on projects. and, if requested, lead research and conduct or coordinate activities related to one or more projects.

    Training: Provides job aids/guidance on methods for creating applications/projects and for correcting reported problems. Provides in-person or virtual training sessions on all applications/projects as needed. Works with cross-departmental teams to improve collaborative efforts in GIS within Central Office and the Districts. Effective oral and written skills to provide technical guidance and training to staff, especially as is related to use of GIS technology to support project development and program management.

    Maintain Records: Research information and update records or databases on for activities in assigned program area. Collect and verify project data, maintain files, and recommend updates when discrepancies are found.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Working knowledge of relational databases, database design, data integrity, and metadata documentation.
    Working knowledge of the practices and principles of GIS data development, data management, and mapping.
    Working knowledge of the ESRI Suite of Products.
    Ability to work independently and help develop projects.
    Working knowledge of GIS map design and layout, available tools, and acceptable data formats.
    Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
    Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

    Additional Considerations

    Experience creating, updating, and maintaining databases, applications, feature classes, maps, graphs, and reports using GIS
    Experience in data collection, creating attribute schema and editing of spatial data including data cleanup, data organization and map creation using ESRI's software.
    Experience providing technical training and job aids to staff.
    Experience in IT coding/scripting such as Python, JavaScript, Java, R, ESRI Model Builder, ETL Tools, etc. with ability to push/pull data into GIS, CADD, and MicroStation.
    Experience in GIS cartography skills involving desktop and web development applications.
    Ability to provide innovative and creative business solutions to address changes in data requirements.
    Familiarity with other data management systems such as Power BI, Business Object, etc.
    A combination of training, experience or education in GIS, information systems, geography, computer science, environmental science, or related field desired.
    GIS Certification or a GISP is a plus

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