GIS Specialist - Service Center Manager / Application Developer

5w1 month ago

Dewberry

Sacramento, US · Part-time · $115,000 – $145,000

About this role

Dewberry is seeking a Consulting GIS Specialist to lead delivery of enterprise geospatial services in support of federal clients. This role provides technical leadership, operational management, and advanced GIS application development for a multi-disciplinary GIS Service Center.

You will manage day-to-day operations, including workload planning, staffing, scheduling, and performance oversight. The role involves supervising GIS specialists, developers, and technicians, ensuring compliance with client policies and enterprise GIS governance.

You will oversee enterprise GIS systems, including ArcGIS Enterprise and cloud environments, ensuring system availability, performance, and security. Coordination with IT teams on system architecture, upgrades, and integrations will be key.

This position offers the opportunity to develop custom GIS applications and web-based solutions using ESRI technologies. You will support mission-critical programs in water resources, environmental compliance, land management, and infrastructure.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise GIS operations in a service center environment
Proficiency with ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
Experience with custom GIS application development using modern programming frameworks
Knowledge of geospatial database administration, system architecture, and security requirements
Familiarity with federal client policies, standards, and enterprise GIS governance
Ability to supervise and mentor GIS specialists, developers, and technicians
Experience supporting geospatial programs in water resources, environmental compliance, or land management
Strong analytical skills for advanced geospatial modeling and data-driven decision support

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the GIS Service Center, including workload planning, staffing, scheduling, and performance oversight
Supervise GIS specialists, developers, and technicians; assign tasks and monitor production quality, schedule adherence, and deliverable completeness
Oversee administration and maintenance of enterprise GIS systems, including ArcGIS Enterprise, cloud environments, and geospatial databases
Lead design and development of custom GIS applications, tools, and workflows using ESRI technologies and modern programming frameworks
Develop web-based GIS solutions, dashboards, and data services using platforms such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
Provide advanced geospatial analysis, modeling, and visualization to support programs such as water resource management and emergency response mapping
Serve as primary point of contact for GIS technical support and user engagement, including help desk support
Prepare and deliver status reports, management reports, and performance metrics to stakeholders

Benefits

Collaboration with the best and brightest professionals on innovative and complex projects
Opportunity to work on mission-critical geospatial programs for federal clients
Supportive culture guided by principles of integrity and excellence
Access to cutting-edge ESRI technologies and modern development frameworks
Professional growth through leadership of a multi-disciplinary GIS Service Center