GIS Developer

Position Number: 41165811

Payroll Title: Geographic Information Systems Programmer 3

Job Code: 007327

Job Open Date: 04/28/2025

Application Review Begins: 05/13/2025; open until filled

Department Code (Name): GEOG (Geography)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 (Non-Represented)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: 21

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary the University reasonably expects to pay is $69,500-$80,000/yr. Salary offers are based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable and consistent pay practices at the University. The full range for this position is $69,500-$123,500/yr.

Work Location: 4806 Ellison Hall

Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid work arrangement is an option following initial training period.LI-Remote

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Benefits of Belonging:

There is a reason UCSB has been named the Best Place to Work by our local media for several years running. Whether our employees are on our stunning campus, or working remotely or hybrid they tell us they value the flexibility, stability and rich benefits we offer. Come join us as we support the mission of one of the finest public institutions in the nation. UC Santa Barbara is consistently recognized for excellence across broad fields of study. Set alongside the glorious California coast, our dynamic environment inspires scholarly ambition and creativity. Information Technology Services (ITS), the Campus' central IT unit, contributes to UC Santa Barbara's mission of research, teaching, and community service by partnering with the Campus community to efficiently deliver IT infrastructure and enterprise application services to faculty, students, staff, and affiliates.

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Departmental Overview:

The Department of Geography's vision is to lead the integration of natural, social, and information sciences to solve problems of people and the environment. Two key terms in the vision that separates geography from most other fields is that, first, we take integration across knowledge domains as the central goal and, second, we use that to leverage better insights on problems that span the natural and social realms. Faculty in geography do not necessarily hold degrees in geography (only 4 currently do), but we all are characterized by having a particular domain expertise while also being committed to working across domains especially on problems where there are both natural and social aspects interacting. Reflecting that framing, our faculty are classified by domain/research area expertise and participation in cross-cutting themes. Domains define broad areas of science where we have sufficient faculty expertise to provide graduate level education.

Brief Summary of Duties:

The GIS Web Developer, is responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing GIS web-based solutions to support the organization's spatial data needs. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including students, faculty, and partners working to deliver high-quality GIS web applications that facilitate data visualization, analysis, and decision-making. Key Responsibilities include: deploying ArcGIS Enterprise solutions, and developing and maintaining GIS web applications using modern web technologies, frameworks, and GIS libraries.

Builds and maintains Enterprise GIS databases. Designs and implements intuitive user interfaces for GIS web applications, ensuring an optimal user experience and responsiveness across different devices. Integrates GIS data from various sources, including databases, APIs, and file formats, into web applications to enable data visualization and analysis. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to GIS web applications, working closely with the development team and end-users. Developing metadata standards and workflows for sharing data.

Conducts thorough testing and debugging of GIS web applications to ensure functionality, performance, and security. Stays updated with emerging trends and advancements in GIS technology and web development practices, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance the GIS web development process. While the applications will vary, the focus of work will be on GIS programs that focus on conservation and sustainability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related discipline or equivalent experience and/or training.
• 4-6 years of experience in GIS or related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of spatial data, GIS, and/or mapping.
• Ability to design and implement visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces for GIS web applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in GIS or related discipline.
• Front-end web development knowledge that includes: familiarity with ReactJS; demonstrated use of Typescript and/or Javascript, and UI design and experience styling with scss or css.
• Experience with Esri software, especially Enterprise.
• Solid knowledge of Flask, Django or familiarity with Python.
• Knowledge of the concepts of REST APIs.
• Solid knowledge of Git and/or Github or other version control systems.
• Familiar with OpenLayers, Leaflet or other Javascript based mapping APIs.
• Ability to develop dynamic visualizations and charts.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory conviction history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Responsibilities/Percent Time:

1. Enterprise GIS Deployment (30%): Designs, develops, and maintains GIS web applications Enterprise GIS using web cloud technologies, frameworks, and GIS libraries. This involves translating project requirements into functional and technical specifications, implementing user interfaces, integrating GIS data from various sources, and ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
2. Spatial Data Integration (30%): Integrates spatial data from diverse sources such as databases, APIs, and file formats into GIS web applications. This includes data validation, transformation, and loading to enable data visualization, analysis, and manipulation within the web application. Builds and maintains metadata.
3. User Interface Design (10%): Creates intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for GIS web applications. This involves designing interactive maps, charts, and other data visualizations, ensuring usability across different devices, and optimizing user experience.
4. Collaboration and Communication (15%): Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including GIS analysts, software developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of GIS web applications with other systems and applications. Uses effective communication skills to understand project requirements, provide updates, and coordinate tasks within the team.
5. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution (15%): Identifies and resolves technical issues related to GIS web applications. This includes debugging, testing, and ensuring functionality, performance, and security of the applications. Collaborates with development teams and end-users to troubleshoot and address any issues that arise.

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