GIS Administrator

Title: GIS Enterprise Administrator

Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Hybrid - Minneapolis

Job Description:

The GIS Enterprise Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing a Geographic Information System (GIS) by overseeing the data integrity, system infrastructure, user access, and technical operations, ensuring smooth functionality and accurate data analysis for various organizational needs; tasks include database management, data quality control, system updates, user guidance and troubleshooting technical issues related to GIS software and applications.

Key responsibilities of a GIS Enterprise Administrator:

System Administration:

Facilitate communication and collaboration between the third-party managed services provider and ArcGIS Enterprise users.

Installing, configuring, administering, maintaining, and coordinating the patching of ArcGIS software and related hardware.

Managing geodatabases, including data structures, schema design, and data integrity checks.

Monitoring system performance, up-time, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing updates.

Manage and enforce data security and user access controls to maintain the integrity and protect the confidentiality of the data hosted by the system.

Data Management:

Developing and maintaining data standards, including attribute rules and data quality control procedures.

Supporting data workflows and ensuring data consistency across different GIS applications and environments.

Application Development:

Partnering with the GIS Support team to support designing and developing custom GIS applications, web maps, and dashboards to meet business requirements.

Partnering with the GIS Support team to integrate GIS data with other organizational systems and databases.

User Support:

Providing technical training and support to ArcGIS power users on data access, analysis, and mapping tools.

Lead and manage all user support requests and partner with the GIS Support team to troubleshoot GIS-related problems.

Project Management:

Participating in GIS project planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Collaborating with stakeholders to identify GIS needs and requirements.

Assist with organizational change management efforts related to changes happening in ArcGIS Online or Enterprise.

Required Skills:

Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal, Field Data Collection Apps and Maps, Dashboards, and Experience Builder

Experience with GIS data management and analysis, spatial data testing and QA/QC, systems implementation planning,g and deployment

Strong understanding of geospatial data formats, projections, and coordinate systems

General database management skills and practices (SQL)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and facilitation skills for working with users of varying skill levels and experience with ArcGIS

Programming knowledge (Python, JavaScript) for supporting and debugging ArcGIS solution development or automation of system administration tasks is preferred.

The projected hourly range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000.

On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits, which include healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.