GIS Administrator (Hybrid)

Location: Portland, OR
Hybrid:  onsite 2 days per wk
OT: 5%

Travel: Up to 5% local travel
Length: 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check
 
Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview
 

SUMMARY

This full-time contract System Administrator 2 position will provide support to the Asset Management and Engineering Applications organization.  The Systems Administrator / Customer Support performs a variety of work including contributing to the upkeep and support of the enterprise Geographic Information Systems, data and data flows and the planning and delivery of customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training in response to customer requirements

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Geospatial Data Management:

• Perform routine updates, maintenance, and quality assurance checks on enterprise geospatial datasets.
• Assist in the documentation of data sources, schemas, and metadata to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Execute data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes 
• Publish data updates to and maintain enterprise databases and data stores.

• GIS Application Support:

• Monitor support inboxes and CRM systems to provide first-level technical support to end-users regarding GIS application functionality, data and application access, and common issues
• Monitor the performance and availability of GIS applications and services
• Assist in the deployment of application updates, patches, and configurations under supervision.

• GIS User Support and Engagement:

• Provide responsive and empathetic technical assistance to GIS users
• Communicate technical information to users with varying levels of GIS proficiency
• Maintain a user-centric approach in all interactions, striving to understand user needs and deliver solutions that genuinely support their objectives.

• Infrastructure Maintenance:

• Support the administration of GIS servers by monitoring resource utilization and reviewing logs for potential issues.
• Assist in maintaining documentation for GIS infrastructure components
• Participate in scheduled system backups and recovery procedures

• Spatial Analysis and Mapping:

• Generate maps, reports, and spatial analyses based on established templates and user requests.
• Perform basic geoprocessing tasks, such as buffering, overlay, and clip operations

• Documentation and Process Improvement:

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Document solutions to recurring technical issues and contribute to a knowledge base for internal team use

REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience is required with an associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable fields.
• 5 years of experience is required without a degree or an applicable degree

• 2 years of related experience with focus on Geographic Information System Solutions (ESRI, Google, or similar) is required.
• 2 years of experience using Python or other supported scripting language for ArcGIS products is required.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise).
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases, KML).
• Basic understanding of SQL for querying spatial databases
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python for automating GIS tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

 
Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with cloud GIS platforms and services, such as ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Field Maps designer, etc.
• Understanding of ITIL principles for service management
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Cherwell / ServiceNow)

 
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
 
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.