The ideal candidate will be able to shadow meetings, listen to issues, and independently identify potential GIS solutions based on complex issues. The ability to quickly generate solutions and describe them to non-IT personnel is essential to this role. Documentation, organization, and communication skills are required. This position will report to the Specialist – Expert position and must be able to take direction and work collaboratively extremely well, both in person, and remotely.
A sample of work is required as part of the submission for this position. A sample of work can include documentation of a GIS process, a cartographic map, a report on a GIS solution, or a link to a GIS application in which the candidate was the primary creator/developer.
Role/Responsibilities:
-Update and maintain GIS data by editing geometry, events, and attributes to support STOC and TM&S operations.
-Perform routine QA/QC checks to ensure data accuracy and follow established GIS Unit workflows and standards.
-Assist in creating and updating basic to moderate complexity maps, dashboards, and GIS tools used for routing, signal operations, incident response, and situational awareness.
-Work with TM&S staff to understand their requests, ask clarifying questions, and document requirements in a clear and simple way.
-Write basic Arcade code to support mapping, queries, calculations, and display.
-Support ETL processes under guidance from senior GIS staff, helping keep data and applications up to date.
-Attend STOC meetings to observe workflows and learn operational needs, gradually building the context needed to support the future GIS solutions.
-Provide general GIS support by answering user questions, troubleshooting simple issues, and escalating more complex problems to senior staff.
-Report to Specialist – Expert and work effectively as a team.
