GIS Administrator/Developer

Expand your career improving the environment with a modern Enterprise GIS platform! The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a passionate GIS Administrator/Developer to join our growing team. If you thrive in collaborative team environments and enjoy working in the Geographic Information System space, then this could be your opportunity to make a difference. We offer a supportive and fun work environment with excellent work-life balance.

As a member of the Solution Architecture Team, within the Information Technology Bureau, the GIS Administrator/Developer is responsible for identifying, implementing, automating, standardizing, and documenting Geographic Information System (GIS) related workflows and activities within DEQ at an agency-wide level. In this role, you'll:

• Craft the future of environment-based GIS technology:

Administer, develop, maintain, and enhance our state agency's ArcGIS Enterprise v11.3 GIS platform hosted in Azure by ROK Technologies.

• Leverage your skills in a combination of the following areas:

SQL queries, data reporting, Python development, REST APIs, web development, system integrations, Windows server administration/IIS, troubleshooting GIS workflows and applications, managing Web certificates (SSL, wildcard), and leveraging the Esri ArcGIS toolset.

• Become a GIS integration and automation champion:

Work with Agency staff, ITB colleagues, and the GIS Team to integrate business and workgroup level spatial data management and analysis needs. Determine and implement methods to automate data integrations, use, discovery, and distributions for the DEQ and the public.

• Strengthen and support the foundation of the DEQ GIS footprint

Ensure platform, license, and permissions standards are upheld and implemented through administration of user roles, privileges, and associated security measures. Coordinate QA/QC testing of upgrades to the platform with our collaborative and engaged agency GIS Team. Support the agency by working closely with DEQ's GIS Analysts to troubleshoot questions, cases, and technical issues. Work with our GIS host, ROK Technologies, to support and coordinate deployments and upgrades, SSL certificates, and maintenance of ArcGIS Enterprise in our Azure cloud instance.

• Deliver solutions that have impact:

Design, develop, and implement mission-critical GIS solutions using the modern Esri ArcGIS toolset for diverse needs across the DEQ that has a strong GIS foundation, enterprise-wide use, and support from top to bottom of the organization.

• Thrive in a dynamic environment:

Collaborate with a supportive and fun team in a GIS-focused setting using the Scaled-Agile framework. Be a key member of the DEQ GIS Roundtable made up of developers, GIS Analysts, and Power Users who collaborate to inform, fix, enhance, and expand GIS across DEQ.

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance: You work to live, learn, grow, and thrive. We value your well-being and offer excellent benefits.

At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values - leadership, accountability, customer service, communication, efficiency, excellence, and decision making - are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality and deliver solutions with lasting impact!

• The GIS Administrator/Developer position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with an emphasis on information technology and/or software application engineering. Relevant Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Four (4) years job-related experience with Esri ArcGIS software and web GIS applications.

• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter, describe your experience with any of the following or related skills: Esri ArcGIS administration, analysis, development, troubleshooting, SQL queries and data reporting, Python, .NET, REST APIs, Survey123, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), UI/UX, and Gitlab in DevOps environment.

Applications, including cover letter and resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site (https://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement.

First applicant review will be July 5th.