GIS-Administrator and Specialist Only independent candidates who live in Maryland are eligible to apply

Position: GIS-Administrator and Specialist Only independent candidates who live in Maryland are eligible to apply

Client: State of Maryland agency

Location: Hybrid – Pikesville, MD and remote (1-2 days onsite – subject to change as per client policy)

Job Role: This position is a technical role with the candidate having real experience in database management systems analysis and programming, application design, GIS-related database support, and End-user support. The candidate should be a highly skilled, dependable, and self-directed professional to support the design, administration, analysis, programming, and optimization of critical database systems; and should be able to work independently, manage priorities with minimal supervision, troubleshoot complex issues, and consistently deliver accurate, reliable results.

Important Note on Requirements: The General Experience and Specialized Experience mentioned below are a must. Candidate having Preferred Experience and Highly Desired Experience will be given more weightage. There will be two rounds of interview before a decision is made.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform senior-level database management systems analysis and programming
• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot applications utilizing a variety of database management systems
• Support and work with current DBMS technologies, including DBMS internals
• Administer and support enterprise geodatabases
• Support enterprise geodatabase versioning workflows
• Perform spatial data design and maintenance
• Support GIS data publishing and GIS-related database workflows
• Integrate database solutions with ArcGIS Pro
• Support end users with software applications by troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
• Help ensure database reliability, accuracy, performance, and operational continuity
• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing assigned tasks and priorities effectively

REQUIREMENTS:

Education (must have):

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or another related scientific or technical discipline, or three (3) years of equivalent experience in a related field, in addition to the experience requirements listed below.

General Experience (must have):

• Must have six (6) years of experience in database management systems (DBMS) analysis and programming.

Specialized Experience (must have):

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience using current DBMS technologies, including:
• application design utilizing various database management systems
• experience with DBMS internals
• experience working with SQL Server and Oracle

Preferred Qualifications (good to have):

• At least three (3) years of experience managing GIS-related DBMS. Specifically experience with:
• enterprise geodatabase administration
• enterprise geodatabase versioning
• spatial data design and maintenance
• GIS data publishing and support
• integration with ArcGIS Pro
• At least one (1) year of experience using ArcGIS Pro to create shapefiles and GeoPackages
• At least five (5) years of experience supporting end users with software applications

Highly Desired:

• Experience writing and troubleshooting JavaScript and/or other programming languages.

Professional Attributes:

• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to support both technical systems and end users in a professional, responsive manner
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and consistently deliver dependable results

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