Be a part of impactful, resilient planning
We’re a growing group of urban planners, geospatial analysts, and engagement specialists who are putting dialogue and data-driven insights at the forefront of our planning work with communities. Over the last decade, our CHARM program has grown from a small technology pilot project to become a model for community planning adopted by state and federal agencies. We are now undertaking a significant multi-year investment to build next generation digital tools that support collaborative community planning around the pressing resiliency issues of today and tomorrow.
Teamwork
You will join hardworking and motivated teams to provide ever more meaningful planning solutions to the communities and clients we serve. Working with innovators and problem solvers, you will have opportunities to develop your professional skills, manage projects, and face on the ground challenges in partnership with community leaders and other officials.
Taking Care of Our Team
We are a university-based program offering various paid leave options, longevity, employer contribution to retirement, traditional and Roth 403b plans, life insurance, and generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
The Interview Process
The interviews allow us to learn more about yourself, your work, and for us to share information about the position and our organization. Initial interviews are remote. Our questions are open ended and intended to assess the kinds of hard and soft skills required to succeed here. Candidates chosen for a second interview will be asked to demonstrate a skill relevant to the position. High performance candidates will be asked for a third and final interview.
Interviews begin soon after posting and are conducted on a rolling basis. As long as a position is posted, we are recruiting. Candidates must supply professional references, and once an offer is made to join the team, a background check and degree verification is performed. In the first few weeks of work, onboarding is the name of the game and new hires are expected to learn about our programs and projects.
+ HOW TO APPLY
Please attach the following 3 items via email to our hiring coordinator Crystal, crystal.lugo@ag.tamu.edu: 1) A cover letter including which position you are applying for; 2) Your resume or CV; 3) A three-page sample of your written work.
+ Geospatial Developer I
Houston (Clear Lake City), TX. Full-time. Onsite.
Posted April 12, 2024. Position will be open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Salary: $84,000 – $91,500
Position Description:
The Geospatial Developer, under general supervision of the Senior Data Engineer/Data Scientist, develops geospatial applications to support and deliver our products and mission. This includes developing geospatial applications for both internal reporting and public use in both web and mobile environments. The ideal candidate has experience working with and developing GIS and various tools in automating geospatial workflows, preferably using FOSS such as QGIS, GDAL, PostGIS, and other open-source libraries. The candidate will be expected to work as part of an Agile team with access to both local and cloud-based development environments. There will be a lot of collaborations with both in-house and external dev teams, providing a rich environment to learn new technical, geospatial, and team-building skills.
Responsibilities:
Designs, develops, tests, implements, documents, and maintains custom software applications, including both geospatial and non-geospatial tools.
Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise geospatial databases to support application needs and data requirements for both the in-house GIS team and other clients.
Maintains and debugs database and application issues and implements changes through coding and testing.
Provides consulting, technical support, and training to users and technical staff of custom geospatial applications.
Tests and evaluates new technology to recommend efficient and cost-effective methods for application development and maintenance.
Provides personnel and end-user support for geographic information system (GIS) software.
Conducts necessary research on complex, technical problems related to our products, systems, and services.
Develops and implements solutions to meet product and organizational needs.
Acquires, curates, and organizes geospatial data within our geospatial libraries to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Implements and adheres to data protocols and governance.
Prepares technical documentation for data definitions, schemas, and ETL methods to ensure clear understanding and usability.
Participates in professional development and training to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies.
Participates in various cross-functional teams and technical meetings, internal and external to the program. Contributes collaboratively to decision-making processes.
Assists with the maintenance of GIS software, computers, and related infrastructure to ensure reliable system performance.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of related experience in design and development of web, mobile, and/or database applications including at least one year in geospatial applications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge in developing geospatial applications including assessing user needs, design, and development of geospatial databases, programming functionality, building interfaces, testing, deploying, and maintaining applications.
Working knowledge of at least one general programming language (Python, Java, VB.Net), web programming (ASP.net, JavaScript, HTML5, Leaflet.js, Turf.js), database queries using SQL, and GIS scripting (ArcObjects, Arcade, GDAL).
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, and REST APIs.
Experience with the use of code versioning such as Git and similar tools.
Familiarity with IIS, Apache, or similar web services.
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software methodologies.
Experience working in any of the major cloud environments such as Azure, GCP, or AWS is a plus.
Basic knowledge of graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Possess critical-thinking skills, is self-motivated, and self-disciplined.
Can think of big picture strategy while completing routine daily tasks.
Can pay close attention to details when designing applications.
Has interest and passion for working on the web and the end-user experience.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements:
May require extended bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and sitting.
May require extended communication with visitors and employees in person, telephonically or electronically.
May require infrequent travel in State vehicles with overnight stays.
May require operating computers with high-definition screens for extended periods of time.