Geospatial Technician/Geospatial Analyst – Temporary
In a Nutshell
We’re hiring a Geospatial Technician and/or Geospatial Analyst to join the Austin Transportation Public Works Data & Technology Services Team. We’re looking for a curious and hard-working person who is excited about bringing modern digital products to local government.
Our team is a division of the Austin Transportation Public Works Department (TPW) that
embraces progressive civic tech values including open technology, agile development, and user centered design to build impactful products with Austin’s mobility planners, engineers,
technicians, and staff. We administer critical IT systems, engineer open transportation data, and geek over maps and open-source projects.
This is a full-time temporary position, funded for one year with the possibility for extension.
Hourly pay is $24.56-$32.87/hour, commensurate with experience.
Apply by September 29th at 11:59pm. Email your cover letter and resume to
[email protected].
What is it like to work on the TPW Data & Technology Services Team?
You’ll be working alongside people who care deeply about what they do, driven to tackle the hard problems that city government and Austinites face every day. We’re a small, growing team, and you’ll have a chance to make an immediate impact. We’re going to trust your opinion and expect you to help us make the right decisions. You’ll be empowered to dive into our processes, test new tools, and give your thoughts on how we can do better.
We are only a small part of Austin Transportation Public Works. You’ll have a chance to work with brilliant colleagues, many of them renowned experts in their fields. You’ll learn firsthand how the City of Austin runs.
What You’ll Do
● Use ArcPro and ArcGIS Online to create maps in print and on the web
● Edit and maintain geospatial data in ArcGIS Online and enterprise databases
● Conduct geospatial analysis and present results to stakeholders in the form of Web Applications, Web Maps, and Dashboards
● Identify opportunities for automation and workflow enhancements
● Establish operating procedures, data standards, and quality control checks
● Author technical documentation and training materials
● Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertake activities to engage and build trust with colleagues and customers
● Be a core-contributor on a team of IT professionals working to implement innovative
technology solutions
Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to produce interactive visualizations (including web applications, web maps, and dashboards),
managing and maintaining geospatial data, and conducting geospatial analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
● One (1) year of education from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job.
● Experience may substitute for education up to one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
● Broad experience with the ESRI suite of software (Primarily ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online)
● Experience developing, publishing, configuring, managing and maintaining data in ArcGIS Online
● Experience using, editing, and creating geospatial data in an enterprise environment, SDE enterprise environment and/or AGOL
● Experience with database design
○ Creating/configuring/modifying (relational datasets, domains, attribute rules, sub
types etc.)
● Experience using and/or configuring field data collection applications (Field Maps, Survey123, etc.)
● Experience/Knowledge of geospatial tools and techniques for process automation (ModelBuilder, Arcade, FME, Python)
● Experience/Interest in developing, organizing, and maintaining data inventories (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Hub, Knack)
● Experience/interest in asset management, particularly as it relates to transportation and
public works (signs, pavement markings, bike facilities, and other roadway infrastructure)
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