GIS Specialist
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Job Description
ArcGIS Specialist with Government Agency Experience
Government agency experience is a must
100% Remote
Need USC/GC only
W2/1099 rate ranges between 70-77 W2 and 85-90 1099
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Job Title: Job Reference # 2025ITB007 - ArcGIS Specialistwith Government Agency Experience
Duration: 12 months
Location: 100% Remote (Los Angeles, CA)
Job Description
The GIS Specialist will deliver the following work productsand outcomes to support the Los Angeles City Permitting System:
- GIS Mapping and Infrastructure Development: Provideexpertise in GIS mapping, infrastructure, tools, and techniques to alignLADBS's capabilities with modern, GIS-based permitting workflows in the LACPS.
- Creation and Maintenance of Building Layers:Create and maintain GIS- based building layers, especially for LADBS retrofitprograms, ensuring all new permits and inspections within the LACPS haveaccurate geospatial references.
- Workflow Automation for Geospatial Data:Use GIS tools to automate workflows for the LACPS, replacing manual processesfrom the legacy PCIS system, to improve data accuracy and reduce processingtimes.
- GIS Map Services Integration: Configure,troubleshoot, and manage GIS map services to be used by the LACPS and futureapplications, ensuring consistent and reliable GIS functionality acrossplatforms.
- Python Scripting for GIS Automation:Develop Python scripts to automate data processing and editing tasks within GISlayers, facilitating data consistency and quality control.
- Spatial and Tabular Data Queries: Performspatial and tabular queries on GIS layers and the LACPS data to providecomprehensive data for reporting and analysis.
- Data Quality Enhancement: Use Python,ArcGIS, and PL/SQL to create and update scripts focused on data quality,ensuring the LACPS maintains a high standard for geospatial data.
- Building Footprint Feature Management: Overseethe building footprint feature class and associated GIS services, monitoringand optimizing them for the LACPS needs.
- Geospatial Data Usage Metrics: Collect,interpret, and report on geospatial data usage metrics to support data-drivenimprovements and future GIS enhancements for the LACPS.
- Third-Party Integration and Configuration: Collaboratewith third-party consultants and partners to ensure GIS data aligns withbusiness data, configure GIS and web server environments, and delivermulti-layer maps and related data accurately.
Performance Specifications:
1.GIS and Mapping Expertise
Demonstrate strong GIS analysis and mapping skills usingindustry-standard tools (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS 10.x) to create, edit, and managegeospatial data accurately.
2.Proficiency in GIS Concepts and Technologies
Maintain a solid understanding of GIS concepts, terminology,symbology, technologies, and platforms, ensuring all geospatial tasks alignwith LADBS's standards and the requirements of the LACPS.
3.Data Quality and Workflow Automation
Implement best practices for designing, configuring, andmaintaining enterprise GIS databases; utilize Python scripting and SQL forautomated data quality checks and workflow enhancements.
4.Geodatabase and Data Management
Efficiently manage geospatial data, including data loading,conversion, troubleshooting, and metadata maintenance, ensuring the accuracyand accessibility of the LACPS data.
5.Familiarity with GIS Software and ProgrammingTools
Utilize GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS, ArcView, ArcEdit,ArcInfo) and programming languages (Python, SQL, PL/SQL) effectively to supportthe creation and maintenance of geospatial layers.
6.Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge
Apply knowledge of symbols and terminology from civil,architectural, or electronic engineering drawings as needed to interpret andincorporate data from various disciplines into the LACPS.
7.Web Server Configuration and Integration
Demonstrate experience with GIS and web server setup andconfiguration, ensuring reliable integration of the LACPS with web-basedmapping and reporting tools.
8.Basic Knowledge of Web Technologies
Possess a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, andjQuery to support GIS integration with web applications as needed for theLACPS.
Evaluation Criteria:
Experience in GIS Analysis or Data Analysis related to GISbased on past projects and positions held
Experience with GIS and mapping software
Experience working with government agencies
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