GIS Applications Developer- SWCA Environmental Consultants position can be remote

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About the opportunity

SWCA's Geospatial Services program plays a key role in our company's recognized commitment to bringing sound science and creative solutions to our clients. We are seeking an experienced GIS applications developer who is passionate about spatial science and technologies and enjoys solving challenges with innovations that delight and inspire.  Our ideal candidate has a strong background in scripting, workflow management, database administration, web and mobile GIS applications, and application development (front-end and back-end).  This position can either be in any one of our SWCA offices or has the possibility of being a remote position.

What you will accomplish

In this position the candidate will engage with GIS staff, project teams, and scientists across the company. This position will also support corporate initiatives and projects as a member of SWCA’s Geospatial Development workgroup. The GIS Application Developer will develop and maintain custom tools and solutions, promote and guide the practical application of GIS technologies; provide technical support for the GIS program; and help clients interpret data, identify trends, and highlight patterns. This fast-paced job requires the ability to multitask while maintaining technical precision and active engagement with numerous project teams. 

The GIS Application Developer will support efforts including:

• Developing and deploying custom mobile data collection solutions in ArcGIS Collector and Survey123
• Managing data in an ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal and AGOL environment and providing multi-user geodatabase and Portal guidance and oversight
• Web development using Python/ArcPy, or JavaScript to implement custom GIS solutions
• Creating, updating, and/or improving GIS databases, tools, and applications
• Setup, guidance, and technical support of Collector applications for field data collection and providing guidance/oversight for web maps, web services, web applications
• Developing scripts and models for geoprocessing as well as process and workflow automation; building tools and/or scripts to help in the automation of deliverables and the integration of spatial data with other programmable applications
• Working with metadata and performing quality assurance and quality control of geospatial data through programmatic means
• Creating, and promoting the practical application of, configurable map applications (Dashboards, StoryMaps, custom apps)
• Supporting map production, data management through scripting and task automation
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to other staff working on customization, extension, and automation efforts
• Developing training materials and manuals, coordinating, and conducting user applications training; documenting processes for future use 
• Developing and maintaining user documentation; presenting GIS related subject matter to groups
• Evaluating computer, hardware, and software systems for use in data collection, data processing, and other activities
• Working with GIS leadership to test and improve company capabilities in GIS

Experience and qualifications for success

Stand-out qualities for this role include:

• Practiced application and customization of Esri mobile apps (Survey123, Collector)
• Pragmatic leadership and communication skills; ability to engage with staff at all levels of technical understanding
• Ability to effectively manage complex tasks and workflows
• Extensive utilization of ArcGIS Online and/or Enterprise Portal, and fluency with ArcGIS Pro
• Conceptual mastery of data management and organization best practices, especially within a multiuser geodatabase environment
• Scripting/development aptitude, efficiency, accuracy

Required technical capabilities/expertise:

• Collector and Survey123
• Python and Arcpy
• JavaScript familiarity
• ArcGIS API for JavaScript/Python
• GNSS technology
• ArcGIS Pro
• Multi-user geodatabases/Enterprise GIS
• RESTful web services
• Database administration: (ETL processes, integration, structure, query) SQL, PostgeSQL

Additional skills that would be helpful:

• Esri Workflow Manager
• FME
• Smartsheet
• Arcade, .NET, PHP, HTML
• QGIS, Leaflet, Mapbox, or other open source tools
• Android operating system
• Experience with office 365 integration
• Responsive web design and UI frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, etc.)
• Native mobile application development (Swift/Obj-C, Esri Runtime SDK)
• JavaScript frameworks (Ember, React, etc.)
• Experience with server-side technologies (.NET, NodeJS, etc.)
• Cloud computing
• Unit testing and continuous integration and deployment

General Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, Archaeology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field with an emphasis in GIS (or GIS certificate) and web GIS development. Master’s degree or previous experience with GIS application development a plus. Equivalent experience and coursework is acceptable.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar development language, and practical web and/or GIS application development experience is required.
• Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle in relation to developing for GIS.
• Strong organizational skills related to scheduling time on projects and meeting deadlines while working within an organized file structure protocol.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartography and computer mapping design principles and mapping automation procedures in ArcGIS.
• Ability to manage complex tasks, and to work effectively with large project teams and solve problems that arise in an efficient and diplomatic manner.
• Experience with complex spatial analyses involving raster and vector data.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to produce presentations, and/or written protocol of methods for reports or within metadata to replicate GIS-related analyses or modeling techniques applied on projects is strongly preferred.
• Prior work experience with in natural or cultural resources management, remote sensing, and/or water resources, and prior experience working with federal land agencies such as the USFS, NPS, BLM, BOR, USGS, or other, is desirable.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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