GIS Developer

GIS Developer

Geography Department

Summary of Job Details

The GIS Web Developer, is responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing GIS web-based solutions (App and Dashboard) 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: developing and maintaining GIS web applications using modern web technologies, frameworks, and GIS libraries. Builds and maintains GIS databases. Designs and implements intuitive user interfaces for GIS web applications, including spatial optimization modeling, 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. 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in GIS or other related discipline or equivalent experience and/or training.

4-6 years of work experience in GIS or related field with a Bachelor's degree in GIS or a related discipline or equivalent experience and/or training.

OR 1-3 years of work experience in GIS or related field, with a Master's degree in GIS or a related discipline or equivalent experience and/or training.

Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory conviction history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Application review begins 5/6/24;

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #67994