We are on the lookout for a highly motivated, ambitious GIS Data Manager with the knowledge and autonomy to contribute their expertise to the US Geological Survey (USGS) mission. This role provides the opportunity to learn new functions, gain experience utilizing different systems, and learn new technical processes on the job while contributing vital deliverables that directly impact the reliability, accessibility, and accuracy of geospatial information.

As a GIS Data Manager on the Database Management Team, you will utilize your ArcGIS proficiencies and data analysis skills to provide accurate and verifiably clean data to support, maintain, and optimize The National Map. With your understanding of Enterprise-Level databases and cloud-based DevOps, you will develop, maintain, and conduct ongoing BDMS operations for back-end database solutions across TNM databases to standardize processes, improve data integrity, and ensure efficient data management. You’ll design, build, test, implement, document, and maintain data and logfiles between various application systems and technology solutions. You will facilitate process automation, integration, and effective reporting to ensure system interoperability and synchronization by conducting data validation, processing, acceptance, ingestion, integration, and quality assurance. You will standardize and implement cleanup scripts and procedures for Spatial Database Engine (SDE) and SDE version maintenance, troubleshoot database errors, and resolve identified data discrepancies. To ensure status validation, you will perform oversight and management of Replication Operations for the preservation of Vector edit history for each dataset and the assessment of impacts and implications that new COTS releases will have on datasets and databases. By ensuring data integrity, efficient workflows, and cloud-based solutions, you empower scientific research, informed decision-making, and public awareness of our dynamic world!

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen or have legal residency

• Willingness to learn new skills and functions

• Proficiency in GIS application

• Including ESRI tools, ArcPro, ArcMap, and Model Builder

• Strong technical abilities in SQL and PostGres

• DevOps Practices

• Familiarity with DevOps scripting, GitLab, and automation

• Ability to manage data quality, replication, and synchronization

• Knowledge of GNIS, elevation data, terrain data, hydrology data, and National Map data

• Python scripting for automation and data processing

• Database management – understanding of enterprise databases and versioning frameworks

  Does your ambition drive you to expand your expertise and compel you to explore new skills and methodologies? Join our team and make a difference in shaping the future of geospatial data management by reaching out at Ashlyn.carroll@xts-inc.com!

   

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