Junior Technical Specialist

About the Role

This role is for our client in the transportation sector, specifically supporting the State Traffic Operations Center (STOC) and Transportation Mobility & Safety Unit. The Junior Technical Specialist will provide dedicated support by maintaining and updating GIS data used in routing, traffic operations, and incident response. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and have a strong understanding of ArcGIS Online, the Esri Software Suite, and ArcGIS Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and updating GIS data used in routing, traffic operations, and incident response.
• Communicate clearly with non-GIS users, ask questions to understand requests, and follow established GIS Unit standards when creating or updating data and applications.
• Edit geometry, update events and attributing data, perform QA/QC checks, and assist with progress tracking and documentation.
• Support Arcade coding and help with ETL processes under guidance from more senior team members.
• Build web mapping applications independently, publish hosted and referenced feature services, and understand the life cycle of GIS products from requirements gathering to databases, schema creation, cartography, application development, and maintenance.
• Perform 12+ hour days in the event of a major emergency activation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel to and from the STOC in Raleigh for in-person support during a major activation lasting >5 days.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Online, the Esri Software Suite, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Ability to build web mapping applications independently, publish hosted and referenced feature services, and understand the life cycle of GIS products from requirements gathering to databases, schema creation, cartography, application development, and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of GIS data and its applications in routing, traffic operations, and incident response.
• Ability to perform 12+ hour days in the event of a major emergency activation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Tools & Technologies

• ArcGIS Online.
• Esri Software Suite.
• ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Web mapping applications.
• ETL processes.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 1 month.
• Work arrangement: Onsite.
• Specific onsite requirements: The candidate must be able to perform 12+ hour days in the event of a major emergency activation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Interview Process

The process typically includes an initial screening followed by a technical interview via phone or in-person.