GIS Technical Specialist (Remote)

Req-ID: 692604
Client: State of North Carolina (NCDOT)
Role: GIS Technical Specialist (Remote)
Location: Raleigh, NC 27609
Duration: 12 to 24 Months
*** Either Phone or In Person ***

Required Skills (5+ Years):

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Microsoft Visio
• Gathering Requirements and Writing Tickets
• Running Daily Standup Meetings
• ArcGIS
• Microsoft DevOps

Complete Description:
***This is a remote position. Contractors who live outside of North Carolina will not be issued any state computer equipment. They are required to use DIT's Citrix Remote PC system, and their personal or vendor provided computer equipment to access DIT's systems.

The Technical Specialist is a senior level resource with specialized knowledge and experience in a specific technology. The Technical Specialist has an overall knowledge and understanding of application development and architecture that serves as a strong base for technical expertise in a specific product or program. Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty. Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/ products. Able to identify best practices and standards for the use of the product. Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts. May function as a niche technical SME. Advanced experience in the required technical subject matter. Proven experience with a technical specialty across large and complex implementations and systems.

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Transportation is seeking a GIS Technical Specialist contractor for an approximate 12-month engagement. The position will be assigned to the GIS Unit to specifically provide Business Analysis support to the GIS Unit's Project Delivery team. This position will primarily support project ATLAS software and data development but may engage in supporting other Project Delivery tasks or projects such as SPOT On!ine or the Comprehensive Transportation Planning Toolset. The responsibilities of this support service is gathering and documenting requirements, tracking and guiding the Project Delivery tasks and collaboration for the effective delivery of the software. The candidate will use Microsoft DevOps on a daily basis in support of these efforts.