GIS Developer, Entry Level

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Job Summary:

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city. The department seeks a Geographical Information System (GIS) Developer to assist in converting architectural plans into GIS formats, develop tools for 3D spatial data extraction, and support geospatial analysis and mapping requests.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in converting architectural floor plans (PDFs) into GIS-ready formats for 3D mapping and web visualization.

• Assist in developing tools and workflows to extract 3D spatial data and metadata from BIM/CAD sources (e.g., Revit, IFC, DWG) for creating georeferenced 3D buildings models compatible with 3D GIS platforms like ArcGIS online.

• Use automated systems: ArcGIS, Python, SQL to assess, integrate, manipulate, exploit, extract and support research and analysis of LiDAR, imagery, and other geospatial data sources.

• Quality assurance on model deliverables to meet industry standards and ensure consistent quality.

• Collaborate closely with staff to deliver GIS data and solutions.

• Assist in the development of new applications, workflows, data standards, and solutions for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in developing and maintaining data standards, procedures, and custom applications.

• Support ad hoc geospatial analysis and mapping request.

• Assist in report writing, preparing and conducting presentations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above.

• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above.

Preferred:

• Solid understanding and experience with Autodesk Software – REVIT, AutoCAD, SketchUp.

• Solid understanding and experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and related ESRI 3D tools.

• Proficiency in scripting for geoprocessing and automation (Python, ArcPy, scripting for data pipelines).

• Experience working with LiDAR and/or aerial imagery for geospatial analysis.

• Working knowledge of spatial databases and/or SQL.

• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS software (Desktop, Server, Online), SQL Server, and Python scripting.

• Understanding of BIM-to-GIS workflows, especially for urban infrastructure or city-scale projects.

• Working knowledge of additional 3D modeling tools (e.g., Blender, Rhino).

• Applied experience with statistical or computational spatial analysis.

• Experience with LiDAR or imagery processing for 3D context.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Company:

The Department of Finance offers you the opportunity to have a career that impacts millions of New Yorkers every day! There are approximately 1,800 professional, administrative and clerical members of our team who collect approximately $36 billion in revenue for the City, and value more than one million properties worth a total market value of more than $1 trillion. Founded in 1938, the company is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.