GIS Data Architect Specialist

Project Description

• Metro Transit is one of the countrys largest transit systems employs more than 3000 people and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses light rail and commuter trains as well as resources for those who carpool vanpool walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

• This position resides in the newly formed Asset Management department within Metro Transit.
• Asset management focuses on the strategic planning for the care of physical assets throughout their lifecycle.
• The department collaborates across the organization to support technologies processes and culture that contribute to a strong asset management program.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

• The Metro Transit GIS Architect/ Specialist leads manages operates and maintains the overall Metro Transit Geographic Information System (GIS) environment to support geospatial asset management functions through industry standards and best practices.
• These functions include the digital GIS inventory and related database applications data collection quality control business requirements and spatial analysis.
• Work tasks are varied and provide challenging and rewarding opportunities.

This position is eligible for a hybrid

What you would do in this job

1. Create collect document and manage assetrelated geospatial data to support Metro Transits GIS and management needs.

• Develop create and process GIS line points polygons metadata and attribute data requirements ensuring the alignment with data collection industry standards.
• Work with contractors vendors and internal staff to request receive manage and coordinate geospatial data relating to georeferenced infrastructure projects.
• Establish and develop documentation for best practices for the data collection including clear protocols standards procedures and protocol for internal and external collection.
• Identify develop create compare and manage geospatial asset management hierarches with Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).
• Create scripts and macro automation to input data.

2. Review Quality Assurance/Quality Control process manage and publish geospatial data and databases.

• Review Quality Control (QC) manage maintain and update Metro Transit geospatial assetrelated data to accurately process and publish.
• Identify manage and maintain geodata sources relating to Gopher State One Call requirements ensuring buffer zones are accurate and to meet MN State requirements.
• Convert historical information from obsolete sources (paperbased project documentation) and geospatial GIS data structures.

3. Serve as a primary contact for Metro Transit GIS assetrelated stakeholders.

• Act as a point of contact for assistance regarding GIS products software and services.
• Supports users by providing analytical support workflow automation scripting services and other types of Python and ArcMap application support.
• Develop data analytic templates for asset management analysis scenarios.
• Build and maintain communication and relationships with groups inside/outside Metro Transit and coordinate and collaborate on projects where visions/missions/objectives align.

4. Design develop implement and maintain enduser applications (mobile web) to support assetrelated geospatial needs.

• Design develop and implement web applications to aid field crews and other staff to more efficiently complete work tasks.
• Identify and migrate paper forms to electronic forms and automate workflows using Collector Field maps and Survey123.
• Create internal and external outreach tools using ESRI Story Maps Experience Builder and other application platforms.
• Maintain an understanding of latest ESRI application advancements and implement and/or recommend improvements when appropriate.

5. Develop document and implement geospatial assetrelated strategic plans and business cases to support Metro Transit needs.

• Develop a comprehensive strategy to manage and support Metro Transits assetrelated GIS (Geographic Information System) spatial data through the enhancement of systems tools best practices industry standards and services ensuring the data remains accurate and relevant over time.
• Plan develop and implement Metro Transitwide assetrelated geospatial initiatives and projects datasets features and workflows.
• Develop communication forums to share assetrelated needs and deliverables for the business partners.
• Identify integration points for EAMS system.
• Identify manage and maintain geospatial dataset needs for various systems e.g. Gopher State One Call requirements.

6. Develop perform and provide technical assistance and training related to assetrelated geospatial utilization.

• Provide training to end users of GIS applications.
• Troubleshooting issues with applications and other GISrelated systems for office and field staff.
• Research and procure GPS equipment for aid in collecting and finetuning GIS basemap.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

• Any of the following combinations of experience (fulltime professional related work experience using ESRI software and other geospatial technologies WITH experience designing and creating cartographic products creating geoprocessing solutions to support customers and developing geospatial datasets and metadata) AND completed education (degree field of study in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) geography engineering planning or closely related field):
• High School diploma/GED AND at least eight (8) years of related experience.
• Associate degree AND at least six (6) years of related experience.
• Bachelors degree AND at least four (4) years of related experience.
• Masters degree AND at least two (2) years of related experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of geospatial concepts principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of GIS software methods applications and systems.
• Knowledge of relational database systems.
• Knowledge of data stewardship standards and metadata.
• Knowledge of web development testing and implementation methods especially as applied to geospatial graphical and statistical applications.
• Basic project planning and management principles.
• Skilled use of Esri software (ArcGIS Desktop ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Server ArcGIS Extensions) including tools databases and resources such as Shapefiles Geodatabases and Web Services.
• Skilled in documenting GIS data and applications using GIS metadata system design and technical specification methods.
• Skilled use in SQL database query tool and Python.
• Skilled in GIS technology to research and analyze business issues to recommend solutions.
• Ability to provide GIS services and support to internal and external customers in the organization using tact courtesy and cooperation.
• Ability to initiate execute and complete work projects within timelines.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments work on multiple ongoing projects define project scopes identify barriers and solutions
• Ability to embrace diversity equity inclusion and belonging within Metro Transit.