Posting number: 26-01395
Department: Community Services
Division: Resource Stewardship
Job classification: Software Engineer I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, IT and Computers, Customer Service, Software
This position will support the Resource Stewardship and Parks Recreation and Culture divisions. This position will be located in DeLand, Florida and will be responsible for performing technical work programming, configuring, customizing computer systems and supporting the department’s Geographic Information System (GIS) needs by maintaining spatial data, creating maps and reports, assisting with mobile data collection tools, supporting web maps and dashboards, and helping staff use GIS technology effectively. The ideal candidate does not need to be an expert in every system on day one, but should have a strong foundation in GIS, a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and an interest in improving workflows through technology.
•Code and test computer systems according to specifications and standards. Create, edit, and maintain GIS layers, maps, and related data for Resource Stewardship programs.
•Support GIS datasets related to conservation lands, trails, roads, fencing, access points, natural resources, land management, invasive species, and environmental projects.
•Assist with the creation and maintenance of web maps, dashboards, Survey123 forms, Field Maps projects, and other Esri-based tools.
•Create and maintain technical documentation.
•Assist with the implementation of new systems.
•Help staff collect, review, update, and visualize field data.
•Prepare maps, reports, data summaries, and presentation materials for internal staff, leadership, advisory committees, and public communication.
•Perform quality control checks on GIS data, maps, forms, dashboards, and reports.
•Assist with basic GIS automation, data cleanup, and recurring mapping workflows.
•Support staff by troubleshooting GIS tools, mobile applications, dashboards, and data issues.
•Document workflows, procedures, data sources, and application updates.
•Participate in special projects involving land acquisition, conservation planning, environmental data, public dashboards, and field operations.
•Coordinate with County GIS, Information Technology (IT), department staff, and outside partners as needed.
•Works closely with consultants to keep informed on all latest developments.
•May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
•Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
•Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
•Responds to emergency situations.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduation from high school or possession of GED and five (5) years of experience in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Geospatial and Environmental Informatics, Geography, Cartography, Forestry or other Natural Resource and experience as a programmer.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Geospatial and Environmental Informatics, Geography, Cartography, Forestry or other Natural Resource related field and one (1) year of responsible experience as a programmer.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the
minimum requirements.
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
The preferred candidate, having met the requirements, will have GIS experience in a natural resource and parks management setting, along with knowledge of forest wildlife and habitat requirements, forest management, prescribed fire and trails; an ESRI GISP or Technical Certification is desired. Proficiency with Esri software (ArcGIS Pro, Online, Enterprise, Field Maps, Survey123, Dashboards) is preferred, along with the ability to create maps, maintain GIS data, and perform basic spatial analysis using geodatabases, attribute tables, and map layers. Experience or interest in Python, SQL, Arcade, or GIS automation is a plus. The ideal candidate communicates technical information clearly to non-technical audiences and is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new tools and workflows.
NOTE: Candidate may include portfolio if available.
Our mission is to provide responsive and fiscally responsible services for health, safety and quality of life for our citizens. We value to be a community rich with resources and opportunities today and for generations to come.
More than 550,000 people call Volusia County home. Situated on the east coast of Central Florida, our 47 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches are a world-class playground, with beachfront cities including Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach.
Water sports are plentiful, but Volusia's oceanfront communities are most famous for land sports. Early automotive pioneers such as Louis Chevrolet and Henry Ford enjoyed their leisure time in the sun and found that the hard-packed sand, gentle slope and wide expanse of Volusia's beach was the perfect proving ground for early auto racing. Ormond Beach, in fact, is known as the "Birthplace of Speed."
The racing tradition continues today at Daytona International Speedway, one of the world's finest racing facilities and the home of the world-famous Daytona 500, an event larger than the Super Bowl.
The scenic St. Johns River, famed for its bass fishing, links magnificent parks with wildlife preserves along the county's western border. True southern charm can be found in DeLand, the county seat. This unique city features an award-winning downtown filled with antique shops and quaint restaurants, surrounded by stately historic homes and buildings.
Volusia County is about an hour's drive north of Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center. It's also within a few hours' drive of other major Florida communities, such as Tampa (140 miles), Miami (250 miles), or Jacksonville (90 miles).
