GIS Specialist

About MassDevelopment:

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment), the state’s development finance agency and land bank, works with businesses, nonprofits, banks, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. During FY2021, MassDevelopment financed or managed 416 projects generating investment of more than $1.86 billion in the Massachusetts economy. These projects are estimated to create or support 6,578 jobs and build or preserve 1,909 housing units.

Why join our team?

MassDevelopment is committed to achieving three goals: stimulating business, driving economic growth, and helping communities across Massachusetts. Join our team of dedicated professionals to help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. MassDevelopment fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified applicants, including people of color, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

Our total rewards package offers many generous benefits, including:

Premium Medical and Dental Coverage
Employer Contributions to Retirement Savings Plans
7.5% employer contribution into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan; 457(b) (with employer match up to 5%)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parenting Leave
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Fitness/Wellness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Reimbursement
Matching Gifts
Transportation Reimbursement
Variety of Hybrid Work Opportunities

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Job Summary:

MassDevelopment is accepting applications for a GIS Specialist in our Real Estate division. This position will be a hybrid model, with a combination of remote work and in-office work in our Devens office.

Under the general direction of the Director of Engineering, the GIS Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and updating of the municipal Computer-aided design (CAD) files and Geographic Information System (GIS) for Devens and integrations into third-party applications (including web applications). This position will conduct exploratory and spatial analysis, provide training on GIS interfaces and workflows for non-GIS staff, develop high-quality cartographic visualizations, assist other departments with related tasks as required, and interface with local, state, and federal agencies. This position will interface and work closely with other agency divisions and departments, such as Information Technology, Community Development, Marketing, various Assessor offices, Devens Fire Department, Devens Department of Public Works & Recreation, the Massachusetts State Police, and others.

Essential Functions:

Oversee application design and administration of the GIS System.
Complete both short-term and long-term strategic planning, GIS/CAD software and server administration, database administration, procedures, research, and data collections using global positioning system (GPS) equipment, desktop software support, and user training.
Maintain the municipal CAD files and GIS for Devens address, parcel, and utility files and for development of similar file systems for other agency projects using CAD/GIS software including Desktop and ArcGIS Online, Collector, Survey123, Web Maps and Web Applications, and more.
Prepare GIS databases, maps, database reports, and specialized queries in support of various agency projects.
Assist with data collection, mapping verification, and field inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in Geospatial Technologies, Civil Engineering Technology, Planning, or related field.
One year of project management experience.
Or a combination of education experience.
Proficiency with ESRI Products (ArcGIS, ArcGIS on-line) and the development of Geodatabases.
Experience with CAD systems (Autocad).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team environment.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and ability to independently travel throughout the Commonwealth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Four years of practical GIS experience using the ESRI GIS product suite (including ArcGIS Online, ArcPro/Desktop, and mobile applications) in the development and maintenance of parcel, utility, or similar geodatabases.
Experience with CAD systems (Bentley Map).
Field experience in data collection, mapping verification, and/or construction inspection.
Bilingual a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MassDevelopment is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

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