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