Senior GIS Application Developer

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking a Senior GIS Application Developer (Limited-Term) to maintain and enhance GIS applications that support critical regional planning initiatives.

As a key contributor to our GIS efforts, the Senior GIS Application Developer will design, build, and administer Enterprise GIS applications and guide users in effectively leveraging GIS tools. This position will work closely with planning professionals and stakeholders to implement GIS solutions while delivering outstanding user experience. The initial focus of the role will be supporting the maintenance and development of the suite of GIS applications such as Housing Element Parcel Tool () and . This role demands deep technical expertise in GIS development and system administration, as well as strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

This is a limited-term position with an estimated term length of 3 years. Term length may be adjusted based on available funding. This position is eligible to work remotely from a location based within the SCAG region and is expected to be in the office at least 1 day per quarter for IT division meetings, and on occasional and/or ad-hoc days, at the discretion of management and business needs.

The Application Development and Support department is responsible for many of SCAG's core technology systems and involved in multiple SCAG initiatives. The team develops, manages, tests, supports, maintains, and consults on applications including region shaping metropolitan planning systems, operationally focused finance and support systems, and public facing information sharing systems. Some of the current applications and technologies used include Microsoft Great Plains (GP), WorkPlace, OnBase, Microsoft CRM, custom Inter-Government Review (IGR), custom Finance Management Systems (FMS), Azure DevOps, Microsoft Dynamics 365, ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ServiceNow, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Crystal Reports. This role will primarily focus on the GIS applications in this portfolio.

In this role you can expect to:

• Perform system administration, configuration, and maintenance for GIS applications and supporting services on ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, Server, and custom applications.
• Design and develop custom GIS applications and GIS application integrations using ArGIS Experience Builder developer edition, ReactJS, Python, ArcGIS Portal and Enterprise services, ArcGIS configurable applications, and other GIS technologies as determined by department.
• Lead GIS projects by engaging with users to identify needs, providing input to scope and project objectives, estimating tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Maintain GIS applications codebase and version control in an environment using Azure DevOps with GIT repositories.
• Provide GIS technical assistance to staff on projects and collaborate with other departments on GIS issues and solutions
• Create and maintain application documentation, user guides, and system information to support GIS governance, data stewardship, and knowledge transfer.
• Research emerging technologies to determine applicability to agency needs and enhances GIS work through Internet forums and searches, training classes and workshops, and professional meetings
• Collaborate with other IT colleagues, business partners, and third-party vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring to this role
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be with 7 years of experience in GIS administration and development and a bachelor s degree in a relevant field.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

We ll be a great match if you also have:

• Experience in GIS system administration, configuration, and maintenance of GIS servers and services.
• Expertise performing custom development; developing Experience Builder custom widgets, and web development with ReactJS, and ArcGIS web libraries.
• Deep knowledge on building applications using the configurable apps available in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
• Python development experience using various GIS libraries, including the ArcGIS Python libraries.
• Proficiency in using ESRI ArcGIS, GeoDBs, Geocortex, and third-party GIS software for application development and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of GIS Data Warehousing, GIS Data Architecture, Web GIS development, and GIS server maintenance.
• Knowledge of ITIL and experience with ServiceNow for IT service management and tracking of GIS-related issues.
• Skill in providing technical analysis, design, and architecture for GIS data and system implementations to meet complex business and technical requirements.
• Experience applying project management principles, including work in Microsoft Azure DevOps, and contributing to cross-functional GIS initiatives.
• Experience with ESRI Enterprise Suite upgrades and form-based tools to ensure seamless updates and system enhancements.
• The ability to develop clear, concise communications, technical documentation, and reports.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with staff, management, and external stakeholders.
• The ability to conduct user needs analysis, translate requirements into user stories, and break them into actionable tasks.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking a Senior GIS Application Developer (Limited-Term) to maintain and enhance GIS applications that support critical regional planning initiatives.

As a key contributor to our GIS efforts, the Senior GIS Application Developer will design, build, and administer Enterprise GIS applications and guide users in effectively leveraging GIS tools. This position will work closely with planning professionals and stakeholders to implement GIS solutions while delivering outstanding user experience. The initial focus of the role will be supporting the maintenance and development of the suite of GIS applications such as Housing Element Parcel Tool () and . This role demands deep technical expertise in GIS development and system administration, as well as strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

This is a limited-term position with an estimated term length of 3 years. Term length may be adjusted based on available funding. This position is eligible to work remotely from a location based within the SCAG region and is expected to be in the office at least 1 day per quarter for IT division meetings, and on occasional and/or ad-hoc days, at the discretion of management and business needs.

The Application Development and Support department is responsible for many of SCAG's core technology systems and involved in multiple SCAG initiatives. The team develops, manages, tests, supports, maintains, and consults on applications including region shaping metropolitan planning systems, operationally focused finance and support systems, and public facing information sharing systems. Some of the current applications and technologies used include Microsoft Great Plains (GP), WorkPlace, OnBase, Microsoft CRM, custom Inter-Government Review (IGR), custom Finance Management Systems (FMS), Azure DevOps, Microsoft Dynamics 365, ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ServiceNow, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Crystal Reports. This role will primarily focus on the GIS applications in this portfolio.

In this role you can expect to:

• Perform system administration, configuration, and maintenance for GIS applications and supporting services on ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, Server, and custom applications.
• Design and develop custom GIS applications and GIS application integrations using ArGIS Experience Builder developer edition, ReactJS, Python, ArcGIS Portal and Enterprise services, ArcGIS configurable applications, and other GIS technologies as determined by department.
• Lead GIS projects by engaging with users to identify needs, providing input to scope and project objectives, estimating tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Maintain GIS applications codebase and version control in an environment using Azure DevOps with GIT repositories.
• Provide GIS technical assistance to staff on projects and collaborate with other departments on GIS issues and solutions
• Create and maintain application documentation, user guides, and system information to support GIS governance, data stewardship, and knowledge transfer.
• Research emerging technologies to determine applicability to agency needs and enhances GIS work through Internet forums and searches, training classes and workshops, and professional meetings
• Collaborate with other IT colleagues, business partners, and third-party vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring to this role
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be with 7 years of experience in GIS administration and development and a bachelor s degree in a relevant field.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

We ll be a great match if you also have:

• Experience in GIS system administration, configuration, and maintenance of GIS servers and services.
• Expertise performing custom development; developing Experience Builder custom widgets, and web development with ReactJS, and ArcGIS web libraries.
• Deep knowledge on building applications using the configurable apps available in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
• Python development experience using various GIS libraries, including the ArcGIS Python libraries.
• Proficiency in using ESRI ArcGIS, GeoDBs, Geocortex, and third-party GIS software for application development and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of GIS Data Warehousing, GIS Data Architecture, Web GIS development, and GIS server maintenance.
• Knowledge of ITIL and experience with ServiceNow for IT service management and tracking of GIS-related issues.
• Skill in providing technical analysis, design, and architecture for GIS data and system implementations to meet complex business and technical requirements.
• Experience applying project management principles, including work in Microsoft Azure DevOps, and contributing to cross-functional GIS initiatives.
• Experience with ESRI Enterprise Suite upgrades and form-based tools to ensure seamless updates and system enhancements.
• The ability to develop clear, concise communications, technical documentation, and reports.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with staff, management, and external stakeholders.
• The ability to conduct user needs analysis, translate requirements into user stories, and break them into actionable tasks.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.