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This role is responsible for configuring, administering, developing, and integrating both Esri and open-source GIS technologies into enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, Asset Management, Scheduling, and Planning applications, for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA). \nEssential Functions & Duties\nDesigns, develops, administers, and supports enterprise GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, OGIS, geodatabases, web maps, feature services, dashboards, mobile GIS, and related technologies.\nDevelops geospatial applications, automation, scripts, workflows, and analytical tools using Python, ArcPy, Arcade, ModelBuilder, SQL, REST APIs, and web-GIS development tools.\nDesigns and maintains GIS data models, geodatabases, metadata, editing workflows, data-quality controls, service-publishing standards, and data-governance practices.\nPerforms spatial analysis, cartography, geoprocessing, data visualization, and decision support for transit routes, stops, stations, facilities, service areas, assets, ridership, accessibility, and capital projects.\nIntegrates GIS with transit applications, asset-management systems, work-management systems, CAD/AVL, ERP/CRM platforms, operational databases, APIs, reporting tools, and external data sources.\nAdministers ArcGIS Enterprise services, security, access controls, user roles, data-sharing settings, backups, recovery processes, system performance, and availability.\nDevelops and maintains GIS dashboards, web maps, mobile data-collection tools, public-facing or internal GIS applications, and operational reporting tools. \nDevelop and configures mobile/field data collection apps. Optimize spatial databases and maintain a living GIS data dictionary\nLeads technical planning, requirements analysis, implementation, testing, deployment, and support for complex GIS initiatives involving multiple District departments.\nDevelops and executes unit, system, integration, regression, and user-acceptance testing; validates spatial accuracy, completeness, performance, and usability.\nEstablishes and maintains technical documentation, system diagrams, data dictionaries, support procedures, test plans, implementation plans, and GIS standards.\nCoordinates GIS-related vendor work, software licensing, implementation activities, technical support cases, and product evaluations.\nApplies security, least-privilege, privacy, accessibility, data-retention, and change-management practices to GIS systems and data.\nProvides technical mentoring, guidance, and review to GIS users, analysts, developers, consultants, and project teams.\nParticipates in scheduled and unscheduled off-hours support, maintenance windows, incident response, disaster recovery testing, and service-restoration activitiess.\nExamples of Duties :\nActs as technical expert and maintains responsibility for analysis, design, and implementation of projects as assigned, including complex and highly specialized applications.\nDesign and develop complex workflows and innovative ideas on modernizing business practices.\nPerform spatial analysis and obtain location information and/or data extraction from large datasets.\nReview and process (QA/QC) spatial data, perform data/attribute enrichment, and migrate production ready data to a centralized repository.\nProduce professional maps/figures and investigate and analyze spatial datasets.\nDevelop, maintain, and optimize linear referencing systems/networks.\nDevelop efficient and repeatable scripts that streamline complex and reoccurring tasks.\nReview and publish production ready GIS data on to Agency GIS Portal.\nParticipate in the investigation, procurement, installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software that specializes in geospatial technology and solutions to streamline GIS and other business processes.\nSupport to the creation, implementation, and maintenance of GIS standard operating procedures, as well as GIS related policies and procedures for data creation/acquisition.\nParticipate in new release feature and functionality reviews to provide ongoing technical guidance and support.\nMaintains the sensitivity and confidentiality of data and systems architecture environment.\nMonitor GIS related software, databases, and applications and conducts performance tuning as needed.\nValidate features and datasets, tools/widgets, scripts, and software upgrades/patches\nProvide input for the preparation, coordination, and management of GIS project work plans and schedules to include defining requirements, tasks, and resource assignments, ensuring that approved quality levels and deadlines are met\nConduct GIS user trainings and prepare technical papers, presentations, procedures/ training manuals, and demonstration videos to help support staff and end users utilize spatial applications.\nProvide strategic leadership in identifying and prioritizing the evolution of the GIS Applications (ESRI and Open-source GIS technologies). Lead discussion and assist in making decisions on application data relationships required for managing the integrity of data representing the agency.\nSteer the business community in achieving digital transformation and streamline their operations towards productive/optimal workflow practices within and across multiple user groups. Coordinate with other departments on integrated applications as needed. \nIdentify and lead the implementation of new and creative solutions that are compatible with current and future technologies.\nAnalyze situations, identify problems, and recommend and implement solutions in a cost-effective manner.\nPerform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.\nPerforms related duties and may be assigned to other applications, projects, or technology assignments based on District business needs.\nMinimum Qualifications\nSufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: \nDegree in GIS/Geography (Cartography), Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field with major course work in GIS. \nFive (5) years of experience developing and managing enterprise geographic information systems and databases for one or more of the following environments asset management, engineering, planning, public health, environmental, and transportation.\nDemonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.\n Technical QualificationsEsri’s ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online\nHTML, advanced JavaScript, and CSS\nArcGIS JavaScript API, Dojo, ArcGIS Server & Web Adaptor\nPython, React, Vue.js, TypeScript, and Arcade, Calcite\nKnowledge of OS Geo including: GeoServer, OpenLayers, Esri’s Leaflet\nGeospatial enabled database platforms (e.g. MS SQLServer, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)\n Preferred Qualifications:Seven (7) years of experience developing and managing enterprise GIS and databases in the aforementioned environments. \nExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.\nExperience in public sector/transportation, railroad, utility, environmental, or public works industry.\nProficiency with Esri and Open-Source GIS software/platforms (e.g. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, GeoServer, OpenLayers, etc.)\nExperience with field data collection and techniques.\nExperience with web application development, public-facing GIS tools, or accessibility-compliant geospatial applications.\nExperience with data integration platforms, relational databases, and computer networks.\nAble to possess a California driver’s license with a safe driving record.\nAdditional Information\nKnowledge of:\nTransit operational workflows and the operational consequences of system changes.\nGIS principles, spatial data management, spatial analysis, cartography, and enterprise GIS support\nEnterprise GIS architecture, geodatabase design, service publishing, security, performance, backup/recovery, metadata, and data quality.\nSpatial analysis, cartography, transit data, and GIS integration patterns.\nAbility to:\nEstablish and apply GIS standards, technical documentation, data governance, and quality-control procedures.\nAssess technical alternatives and recommend sustainable, scalable GIS solutions.\nAnalyze and communicate the reliability, limitations, and appropriate use of geospatial data.\nMentor staff and promote consistent GIS practices across the District.\nProtect sensitive operational, location, employee, customer, and security-related information.\nDiagnose application, database, interface, data-quality and configuration issues.\nEngage with technical and nontechnical stakeholders and explain GIS capabilities, limitations, data quality, and analytical results.\nTranslate business needs into GIS requirements, data models, application designs, and implementation plans.\nLead cross-department technical work and coordinate vendors, consultants, and internal staff.\nCommunicate clearly through maps, dashboards, written technical documentation, and oral presentations.\nBelow is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:\nHealth and Welfare Benefits:\n Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.\nFree Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums\nFree Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year. \n Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.\nRetirement Medical Benefits:\n Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.\nHealth and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.\nHolidays and Paid Time Off:\n Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.\nPaid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day\nFloating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays. \nFinancial Planning Benefits:\n Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.\n CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. 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