GIS Specialist (SaaS / Low Code Developer)

Description

• Familiarity with usability, accessibility, and human factors related to technology use, and the ability to work collaboratively to set engagement strategies and measure results
• Develops and implements accessibility enhancements and remediates accessibility issues in existing GIS applications
• Works with a project team to implement enhancements and develop the interface design and architecture of the application
• Creates and modifies maps, graphs, or diagrams using geographic information software and related equipment
• Identifies and troubleshoots application issues across the full platform implementation
• Responsible for interface and application implementation

Business Need
To comply with Title II web accessibility requirements, GIS applications must be remediated. Additional GIS Specialist resources are needed to accelerate application remediation and accessibility enhancement implementation to support compliance within the required April 2027 timeframe.

Years of Experience

• Two years of experience in GIS systems analysis and design, if the candidate graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, computer information systems, geography, GIS technology, management information systems, geology, physical science, environmental studies, or a related field
• Three years of experience in GIS systems analysis and design, if the candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in computer science

Required Skills

• Skill in developing, modifying, and enhancing GIS applications and geospatial data using ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Pro
• Skill in evaluating applications, performing testing, documenting defects, and validating corrective actions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Skill in working within an established software development lifecycle (SDLC) process, including application review, testing, and approval activities
• Knowledge of accessibility remediation techniques, accessible user interface design, and accessibility testing methodologies

Preferred Skills

• Ability to use accessibility remediation techniques for ArcGIS Online applications
• Knowledge of federal and Texas state government accessibility requirements applicable to GIS applications
• Knowledge of accessibility principles for interactive maps, geospatial data visualization, and complex web application interfaces

Scope / Responsibilities
The GIS Specialist will support the GIS Team in the GIS application accessibility remediation initiative by implementing accessibility enhancements, remediating identified accessibility issues, and applying standardized accessibility templates. Responsibilities include:

• Modifying geospatial data, including attributes and symbology
• Modifying application functionality and interfaces
• Performing accessibility and functional testing
• Documenting remediation activities
• Coordinating application changes through the established SDLC review and approval process

Deliverables: Remediated GIS applications and completed SDLC documentation supporting the changes implemented, testing, and approvals.

Role Description: SaaS / Low Code Developer

• Familiarity with core web development technologies
• Familiarity with usability and human factors concepts related to technology use, and ability to work collaboratively to set engagement strategies and measure results
• Experienced with low-code and no-code platform development and deployment (essential), with experience specific to the stated platform
• Web development utilizing RESTful APIs
• Works with graphic designers and other project team members to develop the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the application
• Able to identify and troubleshoot application issues across the full platform implementation
• Responsible for interface and application implementation

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of development experience in web-based languages
• At least 2 years of development experience in SaaS and/or low-code solution delivery