GIS Solutions Engineer

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

How to Apply: Submit your online application at weho.org/jobs by Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time.