Geospatial Developer

Summary

Join the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Geospatial Developer and contribute to the development and maintenance of national mapping products. You will utilize your expertise in ArcGIS Pro and Python to automate the creation and delivery of map data, integrating both proprietary and open-source geospatial libraries. This role involves working with CI/CD pipelines and contributing to front-end components using JavaScript. The position offers the opportunity to work on a mission-focused team, making a real-world impact on national priorities, environmental initiatives, and public safety missions. The USGS provides a collaborative and technically excellent work environment. This is a remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Python geospatial libraries such as ArcPy and GDAL, with proven ability to automate spatial workflows and optimize geoprocessing tasks
• Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS Pro for spatial analysis, cartographic output, and data preparation to support enterprise geospatial products
• Proven understanding of spatial databases and geospatial data management principles
• Work history with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to support automated testing, deployment, and maintenance of GIS applications

Responsibilities

• Support one of USGS’s core geospatial development teams working on national mapping products that contribute to The National Map
• Help develop and maintain Python-based systems that automate the creation and delivery of map data
• These systems integrate both proprietary (ArcPy) and open-source (GDAL) geospatial libraries and are deployed through an Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipeline
• Contribute to front-end components using JavaScript to enhance accessibility and user interaction

Benefits

• Tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• A 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future
• Continuous training and career advancement opportunities