Junior GIS Developer (Transportation Program Planner II)

Position Summary The selected applicant will serve as a Junior GIS Developer / GIS Analyst (TPP II) within the Geospatial Technology Group of MassDOT Planning’s GIS Section. The position combines GIS analysis, geospatial data management, and application development to support transportation planning and operational needs. Responsibilities include spatial analysis, GIS data development and maintenance, mapping, data visualization, QA/QC, and the creation and maintenance of web maps, dashboards, and geospatial applications. Under the guidance of experienced GIS development staff, the applicant will support application development, testing, and maintenance using technologies such as Python, HTML, TypeScript, CSS, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ETL workflows, and REST/API integrations. The applicant will also assist with the modernization and maintenance of existing GIS applications and infrastructure, including legacy application reviews, migrations, upgrades, and support of enterprise GIS, server, and cloud-based environments. Additionally, the position will provide operational support to the GeoDOT Administrator and Web Coordinator by managing requests, implementing established workflows, updating GIS data and applications, troubleshooting routine issues, and documenting changes. Working collaboratively with GIS leadership and technical staff, the applicant will participate in project activities, technical reviews, cross-training, and knowledge transfer while progressively developing advanced skills in GIS application development, automation, and enterprise geospatial technologies. Duties and responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, analysis, and delivery of GIS data, applications, and services that support MassDOT's transportation planning and operational needs.
• Analyze data concerning spatial analysis, GIS data development and maintenance, data visualization, mapping, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and the creation and maintenance of web maps, dashboards, and other geospatial products as it pertains to platform development.
• Participate in the development, testing, implementation, support, and maintenance of geospatial applications and automated workflows under the technical guidance of experienced GIS development staff.
• Assist with the maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle management of existing geospatial applications and supporting infrastructure.
• Review and document legacy applications, identify outdated or unused applications and services; and make appropriate recommendations concerning program activities.
• Assist with application retirement and cleanup activities.
• Update application configurations and dependencies and test applications following upgrades or migrations.
• Assist with the routine maintenance, monitoring, and organization of GIS web servers, application servers, ArcGIS Enterprise components, and cloud-hosted GIS resources under the guidance of senior GIS development staff.
• Support the GeoDOT Administrator and Web Coordinator in managing GeoDOT and web-related requests, coordinating assigned work, and implementing associated GIS and web workflows.
• Respond to inquiries, track and process requests, perform GIS data and application updates, test and document changes, troubleshoot routine issues, and coordinate with GIS staff and business users to ensure conformance with established standards and support the timely completion of requests.
• Work with other GIS staff on assigned projects, operational activities, and development initiatives.
• Participate in technical discussions, application testing, documentation, code and workflow reviews, cross-training, and knowledge-transfer activities
• Gathers, develops and disseminates information via creation of automation workflows to support application content and services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate the technical aptitude and interest necessary to develop increasingly advanced skills in GIS programming, automation, web GIS development, databases, and enterprise GIS technologies.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, an aptitude for learning new technologies, and an interest in applying software development and automation techniques to GIS and transportation-related problems.
• Willingness to perform both application development and the operational maintenance activities necessary to support a reliable enterprise GIS environment.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. About MassDOT The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. HighwayJobs

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in urban planning, regional planning, land use planning or transportation planning, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in urban or regional planning or transportation, civil or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required (A) experience.*

II. A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning or transportation, civil or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.
• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

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The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.