ArcGIS Specialist 100% Remote (Los Angeles, CA)

Job Title: Job Reference # 2026ITB008 – ArcGIS Specialist (Government Agency Experience)

Duration: 6 months

Location: 100% Remote(Los Angeles, CA)

Tasks and deliverables include, but are not limited to:

GIS Mapping and Infrastructure Development:
Provide expertise in GIS mapping, infrastructure, tools, and techniques to align LADBS’s capabilities with modern, GIS-based permitting workflows in LACPS.
Creation and Maintenance of Building Layers:
Create and maintain GIS-based building layers, especially for LADBS retrofit programs, ensuring all new permits and inspections within LACPS have accurate geospatial references.
Workflow Automation for Geospatial Data:
Use GIS tools to automate workflows for LACPS, replacing manual processes from the legacy PCIS system, to improve data accuracy and reduce processing times.
GIS Map Services Integration:
Configure, troubleshoot, and manage GIS map services to be used by LACPS and future applications, ensuring consistent and reliable GIS functionality across platforms.
Python Scripting for GIS Automation:
Develop Python scripts to automate data processing and editing tasks within GIS layers, facilitating data consistency and quality control.
Spatial and Tabular Data Queries:
Perform spatial and tabular queries on GIS layers and LACPS data to provide comprehensive data for reporting and analysis.
Data Quality Enhancement:
Use Python, ArcGIS, and PL/SQL to create and update scripts focused on data quality, ensuring LACPS maintains a high standard for geospatial data.
Building Footprint Feature Management:
Oversee the building footprint feature class and associated GIS services, monitoring and optimizing them for LACPS needs.
Geospatial Data Usage Metrics:
Collect, interpret, and report on geospatial data usage metrics to support data-driven improvements and future GIS enhancements for LACPS.
Third-Party Integration and Configuration:
Collaborate with third-party consultants and partners to ensure GIS data aligns with business data, configure GIS and web server environments, and deliver multi-layer maps and related data accurately.
Performance Specifications: Contractor shall meet the following key high-level work products and outcomes: (Note: this list is not exhaustive.)

GIS and Mapping Expertise
Demonstrate strong GIS analysis and mapping skills using industry-standard tools (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS 10.x) to create, edit, and manage geospatial data accurately.
Proficiency in GIS Concepts and Technologies
Maintain a solid understanding of GIS concepts, terminology, symbology, technologies, and platforms, ensuring all geospatial tasks align with LADBS’s standards and the requirements of LACPS.
Data Quality and Workflow Automation
Implement best practices for designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise GIS databases; utilize Python scripting and SQL for automated data quality checks and workflow enhancements.
Geodatabase and Data Management
Efficiently manage geospatial data, including data loading, conversion, troubleshooting, and metadata maintenance, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of LACPS data.
Familiarity with GIS Software and Programming Tools
Utilize GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS, ArcView, ArcEdit, ArcInfo) and programming languages (Python, SQL, PL/SQL) effectively to support the creation and maintenance of geospatial layers.
Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge
Apply knowledge of symbols and terminology from civil, architectural, or electronic engineering drawings as needed to interpret and incorporate data from various disciplines into LACPS.
Web Server Configuration and Integration
Demonstrate experience with GIS and web server setup and configuration, ensuring reliable integration of LACPS with web-based mapping and reporting tools.
Basic Knowledge of Web Technologies
Possess a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery to support GIS integration with web applications as needed for LACPS.
 

Evaluation Criteria: 

Experience in GIS Analysis or Data Analysis related to GIS based on past projects and positions held

Experience with GIS and mapping software

Experience working with government agencies