Geographic Information System Specialist

Work Arrangement: Mostly Remote (Occasional onsite required in Raleigh in case of meetings or emergencies)

Work Location: 1020 Birch Ridge Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610

Interview Type: Both phone and in person

Short Description: The client seeks a Technical Specialist – Junior that will provide dedicated support the STOC and Transportation Mobility & Safety by assisting with maintaining and updating GIS data used in routing, traffic operations, and incident response.• The candidate will need to come on-site on the first day to collect equipment.• All candidates must be local to the Triangle region of North Carolina.• This position may require on site attendance when business needs warrant in person participation, such as scheduled meetings or other task specific activities. This position will require an advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Online, the Esri Software Suite, and ArcGIS Enterprise. The candidate must be able to build web mapping applications independently, publish hosted and referenced feature services, and understand the life cycle of GIS products from requirements gathering to databases, schema creation, cartography, application development, and maintenance.

Note: Candidates must be willing and able to perform 12+ hour days in the event of a major emergency activation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will be able to travel to and from the STOC in Raleigh for in-person support during a major activation lasting >5 days. The State will not cover this travel expense, and it must be budgeted and supplied by the contracting firm. Candidates will be paid a flat hourly rate during approved overtime hours, if required. Preference will be given to candidates that live within