GIS Developer

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.
  

The Nevada Department of Transportation is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse and inclusive
workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.