GIS Enterprise Architect
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Oct 31, 2020
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- IT Architect, IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
1) Defines and leads others in defining GIS data models, GIS enterprise architecture, GIS system design, GIS application specifications, and GIS data maintenance, and documentation principles and practices consistent with the overall IT architecture and business purposes using prominent software such as Jazz, Atlassian, etc.
2) Leads and supervises a team of GIS professionals in GIS system administration, GIS application development and enterprise GIS databases maintenance.
3) Communicates and interacts with business users for GIS services and supports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Geography, or in related field.
Experience
- Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience with first-hand oversight of technical development efforts in large-scale, and diversified geographic information systems; data processing management; technical or architecture initiatives; and implementing GIS technologies for business communities. Must include five (5) years of experience designing or implementing GIS enterprise architectures; service-oriented architectures, framework data architectures, web enterprise architectures and enterprise GIS applications, and managing GIS projects.
Certification/Licensure
· N/A
Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
SUMMARY
This is a highly responsible senior managerial, administrative and technical position dealing with difficult and complex geographic information systems (GIS) and related information technology activities. The GIS Enterprise Architect is responsible for the Authority's GIS enterprise architectures and their ability to meet its needs, defining or leading others in GIS data models, GIS system designs, GIS application specifications, GIS data maintenance, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and documentation principles and practices ensuring consistency with the authority's overall architecture and business functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Defines and implements enterprise-wide GIS technology architectures and documentation standards defining the technologies and products approved for enterprise-wide use.
- Provides guidance and documentation for implementation of GIS standards, and ensures compliance with these standards.
- Develops and maintains GIS business, information, applications and technical architectures, working with the GIS Manager, Office of Information Technology (OIT) staff, and GIS users across the enterprise to ensure consistency and completeness of implementation.
- Defines enterprise-wide GIS architecture policies and principles, for data models, system designs, application specifications, data maintenance, QA/QC practices, and data documentation.
- Ensures that the architecture, designs, models, policies, and principles are consistent with the Authority's business purposes and its overall IT Services-Oriented Architecture. Also ensures consistency with the use of the Enterprise Integration Stack architecture, and enterprise application integration tools. These tools pass data from legacy applications up through an enterprise service bus to multi-department applications and an organization-wide portal framework.
- Reviews and revises established principles, policies, and processes, to ensure architectures continue to reflect the Authority needs and technical opportunities.
- Assists the GIS Manager in the preparation of annual and long-range forecasts for budgetary, cost/benefits of existing systems and other management purposes for the Office of Information Technology.
- Provides technical advice to Authority officials and user offices regarding enterprise GIS research, development, implementation, coordination and monitoring of such systems.
- Reviews GIS developments and services to ensure proper management design, installation and troubleshooting of the authority's GIS technology.
- Makes recommendations for using latest advanced technology.
- Ensures that GIS is implemented in accordance with the Authority's approved Life Cycle Methodology.
- Evaluates and discusses performance of personnel, recommending various forms of commendation or disciplinary action as appropriate and equitable
- Prepares and presents oral or written reports and recommendations within the area of assigned responsibility as may be appropriate to ensure Authority's consistency and compliance.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Attends meetings/hearings and other activities essential to the execution of functional responsibilities.
- Monitors emerging technologies to make the enterprise IT architecture more efficient and make standards more effective.
- The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Company
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.
Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.
Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.
Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.
We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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