GIS Developer

Are you an experienced GIS Developer looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? Look no further!

We want you to join and contribute to our talented and collaborative team as an GIS Developer (IS Systems Development Services Specialist) with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation! Your Geospatial Developer skills will be critical to our team’s success in ensuring that we meet and exceed our business partner’s complex IT project needs.

This full-time permanent position will be headquartered at one of the following DOT office locations: Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, or Waukesha, WI. The position also allows the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week. All employees are expected to work within the State of Wisconsin. This position will be required to come into the office for training, meetings and/or operational needs. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

Why work with us in DOT IT? Check out this link for all the benefits of joining our team, or read more below:

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability.  Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Position Summary

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an GIS Developer to:

Use the ESRI Suite of tools to develop and maintain custom solutions. Develop desktop and web applications using Linear Reference.  Provide support to complex application development and modernization projects/initiatives utilizing various platforms and technologies including web, mobile, cloud, and software as a service.

We are looking for a geospatial developer experienced with: ESRI’s ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, widget development, ArcGIS API for Python, ESRI JavaScript API, and Add-ins.  Development experience should include software integrations using Python, Java, .Net, C#. Applicants should be familiar with Oracle database principles and skilled in creating SQL queries and/or writing Oracle PL/SQL.

In this role, you will also be expected to:

• Design, program, and maintain GIS systems, applications, and tools, ensuring appropriate integration with other agency GIS and IT infrastructure and solution components (e.g., web-tier, workstation, mobile, mainframe, server, cloud, security, database).
•  Perform advanced business analysis and advanced technical design for information technology projects involving complex multi-platform GIS systems and linear networks.
• Develop software for GIS web and workstation applications and geo-processing services using object-oriented design and programming languages and application programming interfaces approved for use within the bureau.
• Utilize Iterative and Agile methods and DevOps principles and practices to deliver software functions rapidly and frequently to the business.
• Review peer-developed code to ensure compliance with agency development and security standards, promote robust and standard code design, and facilitate development of code that can be easily tested and reused.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation for the use and support of GIS systems, applications, and tools.
• Develop and maintain batch processes and automated scripts to extract, load, and transform data between systems and publishing to spatial data repositories.
•  Provide incident support for GIS and linear network systems, applications, and tools by diagnosing and resolving complex problems within the time frames defined by service level agreements.
• Develop automated tests and document test plans to test GIS systems, applications and tools and enhance tests to address incidences experienced during production operation.

What can we offer you?

• An environment where professional development is supported and encouraged.
• A collaborative workplace where employee efforts are appreciated and recognized.
• The ability to make a significant impact within an agency that serves the citizens of Wisconsin.
• A collaborative team environment that embraces a culture of innovation and excellence.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-33) with an annual salary of $74,880 – $104,000 (or $36 – $50 per hour), plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas.  Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-Verify employer.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

At a minimum, qualified applicants must detail having experience in all of the following in order to be considered:

• Developing GIS applications using ESRI’s ArcPro and/or ArcMap and ArcGIS Online.
• Integrating desktop solutions with ESRI’s APIs and Add-ins.
• Developing solution integrations using Python, .Net, and C#.
• Working with Oracle databases and creating SQL queries and/or writing Oracle PL/SQL.

In addition to having all of the above, well qualified applicants will also detail having experience in one or more of the following:

• Providing technical leadership for the design and development of GIS applications, services, application programming interfaces (APIs) and/or tools
• Designing and building desktop/web software integrated solutions with Java and Angular
• Using tools/languages to develop batch jobs automating spatial ETL and operational tasks in Oracle and DB/2.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Vicki Kaul at vicki.kaul@dot.wi.gov or 608-261-6302. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on April 2nd, 2025.