GIS Database Administrator I

 

Position Number/Identifier: GIS Database Administrator I

Release Date: 9/3/2024

Closing Date: When Filled

Duties:

This is a position in the Informational Services Program with duties that include, but are not limited to, a high level of experience in working with ESRI's Enterprise GIS platform including: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Web Application Builder, Experience Builder, Survey123, and Field Mapper. The candidate will perform development of new GIS web applications, as well as maintenance, bugfixes, and enhancements to existing applications, tools and widgets. Duties will include maintaining existing agency applications (patching, updates, and upgrades). Experience in web design/development and an understanding of Web 2.0 concepts is desired.

The candidate should be proficient in working with and maintaining geospatial data in a versioned enterprise relational databases environment, including experience using GIS data within at least one of the following: Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases. Candidates with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, work independently, and quickly turnaround maps, application prototypes or other deliverables will be given preference.

The candidate will perform routine maintenance activities (patching, job monitoring, SSL Certificate updates etc.) related to agency GIS servers. Experience and proficiency working with Python to develop scripts aimed at data ETL, application support/development, and/or GIS platform administration as well as proficiency leveraging Arcade for web GIS development and functional enhancements is desired. The candidate will serve as backup geodatabase administrator to perform geodatabase design, development, tuning, and integration-related work as needed/requested. Familiarity with computer and network infrastructure, ability to assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of organizations computer networks and systems is necessary.

Appointment is initially for a one-year probationary period with the possibility of a permanent appointment after the first year. 

Training:

Applicants must possess a Geography/GIS degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework including GIS, Database design/development, and Geospatial Analysis.

Requirements:

Applicants will be required to work in the office throughout the work week. Office tasks will involve extensive computer work updating and maintaining the Survey's various databases. The candidate must be physically capable of assisting with manual labor, such as moving core boxes, paper records, and other tasks as needed.

Other:

A valid driveres license is required, and the applicant must be insurable under the state's vehicle insurance plan.

 

To Apply:

 

1.       Download and complete the State Division of Personnel application from the West Virginia Division of Personnel Website

2.       Please include the posting number/identifier DATABASE ADIMINISTRATOR I on application.

3.       Provide a resume and cover letter.

4.       Send the downloaded and completed State Division of Personnel application and resume directly to: Crystal Wimer at e-mail: cwimer@wvgs.wvnet.edu

(Do NOT send the application form to the Division of Personnel in Charleston; send directly to the WV Geological Survey in Morgantown at the address above.)

 

The West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.