Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
GIS Developer - Contract Position
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking an
experienced GIS Developer to design, develop, administer, and support custom
GIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x and above. This role focuses on
delivering tailored geospatial solutions for internal NDOT business units, such
as roadway systems, maintenance operations, traffic systems, and traffic
safety.
You’ll be a key technical resource supporting enterprise GIS
modernization efforts, leveraging the latest capabilities of ArcGIS Enterprise
11.x, including Experience Builder, Dashboards, ArcGIS Pro-based workflows,
federated services, and administration of the underlying GIS infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design,
develop, and deploy custom web GIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise
11.x components, including:
- Portal
for ArcGIS
- ArcGIS
Server (federated)
- Experience
Builder (Developer Edition and hosted)
- ArcGIS
Dashboards
- Administer
ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure, including Portal, ArcGIS Server sites,
hosting servers, data stores, user/role management, content governance,
security configuration, and environment monitoring.
- Develop
interactive tools and applications to support NDOT programs such as:
- Roadway
asset management and inventory tracking
- Maintenance
activity monitoring
- Traffic
operations and incident mapping
- Project
planning and visualization
- Build
and manage scalable and secure web services (map, feature, and
geoprocessing) using ArcGIS Server 11.x+.
- Automate
GIS workflows and service publishing using Python (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for
Python) and scheduled tasks.
- Integrate
GIS applications with enterprise data systems (e.g., asset management,
maintenance, project databases).
- Customize
and extend applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript (v4.x) and
Experience Builder widgets.
- Collaborate
with NDOT engineers, planners, analysts, cartographers, and IT teams to
gather requirements and implement solutions.
- Optimize
performance of spatial services and applications; ensure adherence to
state IT and data governance standards.
- Monitor,
maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise GIS environments, including service
performance, system health, and infrastructure configurations across
development, test, and production environments.
- Document
workflows, configurations, and provide technical support and training to
end users.
- Stay
current with Esri advancements and new features in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x
to inform continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Transportation
Planning, or a related field.
- 3+
years of experience in GIS development, with at least 1-2 years using
ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 or newer.
- Proficiency
with:
- ArcGIS
Experience Builder
- ArcGIS
Dashboards
- ArcGIS
Server and Portal (11.1+)
- ArcGIS
Pro (for service publishing and geoprocessing)
- ArcGIS
API for JavaScript (v4.x)
- Python
(ArcPy and ArcGIS API for Python)
- Experience
administering ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure, including federated
servers, data stores, authentication, and content/user management.
- Experience
developing and deploying applications for internal enterprise users and
the public.
- Strong
understanding of federated ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, content
management, and security roles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience
working in a state or local Department of Transportation or similar public
sector environment.
- Familiarity
with linear referencing systems (LRS), transportation asset management, or
roadway networks.
- Experience
with DevOps tools.
- Esri
Technical Certification (e.g., Enterprise Administration, Web Application
Developer) or GISP.
Work Environment & Benefits:
- Stable,
mission-driven work that directly supports transportation infrastructure
and public service.
- Opportunities
for professional development, certification, and Esri user conferences.

