GIS Digital Initiatives Lead (Lead GIS Analyst) - TPP Division - Austin, TX - (2501935)
Position Information
Are you a GIS professional seeking to make an impact? Join TxDOT as our GIS Digital Initiatives Lead, guiding a skilled team of experts to engage geospatial stakeholders, lead event and training coordination efforts, spearhead aligned enterprise communication, collaborate on geospatial initiatives, foster continuous learning, and support the advancement of TxDOT's digital initiatives. Contribute to emerging technology integration within TxDOT's geospatial infrastructure and strategy. This role is a unique opportunity to drive GIS adoption and maturity at TxDOT.
Key benefits of the position include the opportunity to shape the future of geospatial practice at TxDOT, a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible schedule, a telework option, a modern office environment with food, beverage services, gym, shower, wellness offerings, and hiking trails on premises.
Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
Minimum Salary
: 89,755.00
Maximum Salary
: 116,205.00
Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations
:
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs highly advanced geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation planning projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Serves as a Lead Worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objective. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
- Plans and proposes projects to management; creates project plans.
- Responsible for the development technical training curricula and trains technical staff.
- Creates or oversees the creation of documentation, including standard operating procedures, project plans, wiki pages, metadata, etc.
- Manages large-scale, established projects.
- Assists manager with hiring and performance evaluation process.
- Generates reports and produces graphic products.
- Researches new software and/or techniques for improving performance or processes.
- Creates and updates documentation including standard operating procedures, project plans, wiki pages, metadata, etc.
- Utilizes ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications.
- Edits correspondence/production work for proper format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, syntax, style, sentence structure, content and clarity.
- Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases.
- Develops custom tools and applications using Python, HTML/JavaScript/CSS, SQL and/or other coding languages.
- Interprets source documents, such as engineering plans, plot maps and legal descriptions.
- Serves as project leader on highly complex projects requiring coordinating, planning and scheduling technical employees
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
- Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
- 5 years cartography, mapping, surveying, or related experience using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis.
- Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
- Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) or other GIS-related certifications
- Project management certification, training, or applied experience
Competencies:
- Ability assess needs and initiate appropriate action
- Time management and ability to prioritize tasks and assignments
- Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
- GIS data architecture, analysis, and publication methodologies
- GIS data collection and transformation methodologies
- GIS automation and ETL methodologies
- Understanding of application of computer programming techniques and languages (ESRI-supported)
- Applicable computer software applications and hardware (ESRI & Safe Software FME)
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Leading projects and project teams
- Communicating technical information effectively
- Public speaking and presenting
- Composing correspondence and technical documents
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.
Job
: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Level
: Non-Management
Job Posting
: Jul 16, 2025, 1:03:20 PM
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Geographic Info Specialist V State Job Code/s: 0274
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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