GIS Solutions Engineer at City of West Hollywood – West Hollywood, California
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About This Position
Why WeHo
The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique collaboration of people including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activists, seniors, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment – as well as being proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.
How We Serve
The Information Technology Division provides a centralized internal technical support to all departments and divisions in the City to enable the organization to meet its objectives by providing and promoting the use and understanding of technology. We partner with our constituents to: (1) Provide a high level of service; (2) Develop, maintain, and enhance systems; (3) Identify and promote the use of new technologies; (4) Provide support and training; (5) Ensure open and continuous communication and follow-up; and (6) Understand and implement sound industry standards and procedures. In addition, the IT Division strives to enhance technology and access for the City and its citizens by recognizing the need to maintain the City's technology infrastructure, improve access to data, and expand access to resources in our community.
What You'll Contribute
The City of West Hollywood is seeking a dynamic and innovative GIS Solutions Engineer to join our Finance and Technology Services Department. This role will manage a full-stack GIS portfolio and combine aspects of GIS administration, development, solutions architecture, and analysis to drive the city's geospatial initiatives forward. You will work closely with various City department stakeholders, vendors, and partners in a hands-on capacity to design and execute solutions that meet specific business and technical needs while promoting the utilization of GIS.
This position requires a versatile professional who can blend technical expertise with strong communication and project management skills to drive innovative GIS solutions for municipal challenges. The ideal candidate for this GIS Solutions Engineer position will:
Be an expert with Esri products, including administration and deployment of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, and Field Maps.
Possess hands-on expertise in designing and implementing advanced ArcGIS enterprise system solutions to address complex municipal challenges.
Have strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and SQL, with experience in scripting to automate GIS tasks and integrating GIS with other enterprise applications.
Demonstrate proficiency in web mapping technologies, such as ArcGIS API for JavaScript and Leaflet.
Excel in project management processes, guiding projects from inception to completion while managing multiple priorities in a professional environment with engaged stakeholders.
Conduct research and analysis to solve complex technical and administrative problems, making professional recommendations and proposing alternatives.
Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex technical information to the public, executives, and both technical and non-technical staff.
Collaborate effectively with various departments to understand their geospatial needs and create tailored solutions.
Be an independent self-starter with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Tyler Energov/EP&L is a plus but not required.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and maintain the city's geospatial infrastructure, ensuring scalability and performance.
Develop custom GIS applications and tools to streamline city operations and improve service delivery.
Conduct spatial analysis to support data-driven decision-making across city departments.
Create high-quality maps and visualizations for both internal and public-facing applications.
Evaluate and implement new GIS technologies to keep the city at the forefront of geospatial innovation.
Act as the City’s primary internal administrator for the Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing platform.
This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.
Reports to: IT Manager
Job Classification: Systems Engineer
Working Title: GIS Solutions Engineer
For a complete list of duties, please refer to the class specification at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/weho/classspecs/47268?keywords=systems%20engineer&pagetype=classSpecifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field; and,
- Three (3) to four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or,
- Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.