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Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS MISSION Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. WORKING AT THE TWDB See why our work makes an impact! The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 17C Cyber Operations Specialist, 0671 Data Systems Administrator, 514A Cyber Intel Analyst, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdfJob Description Summary Performs advanced (senior-level) geographic information systems and computer systems administration work. Work involves coordinating the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of systems for the Texas Geographic Information Office (TxGIO). Installs and upgrades computer components and system software. Responsible for the implementation, integration, and maintenance of all TxGIO hardware and software. Work involves planning and executing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Assists support developers with internal applications (i.e., Ticket Tracking, Website, Mapping Services, etc.) to ensure the data and network are performing optimally. Initiates and maintains system backups of critical hardware and data to assure no data loss after system failure. Maintain TWDB ArcGIS Enterprise and related databases. Administers TWDB ArcGIS Online Organization, REST services, and web applications.May train others. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the System/Business Administration Department. Essential Job Functions Maintains TxGIO physical data in locally accessible network, cloud storage, and downloadable data. Administers ArcGIS Enterprise Environment to include Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Servers, REST services and geospatial databases. Administers user and content privileges and access to data and applications within the TWDB ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS account(s). Remains up to date on product offerings from Esri and how they can enhance current and future projects and workflows (e.g., ArcGIS Hub, Dashboard, Insights, etc.). Maintains data backups from local network to cloud infrastructure. Performs data quality analysis on existing and new TxGIO data sets. This includes assurance processes for validation origin and accuracy of data, metadata, and derivative products that have been enhanced by conversion to secondary formats. Uses issue tracking and project management systems to document functional issues, future tasks, and lessons learned. Researches, installs, monitors, and maintains geospatial software and related system tools as needed to support TxGIO/TWDB activities. Produces and maintains detailed technical documentation and presents solution briefings to management and other development team members. Assesses system performance, throughput and reliability to optimize user experience. Synthesizes changing business requirements and determine impact to application architecture and schedule. Reviews, tests, and revises existing applications, databases, servers, and infrastructure as required. Provides customer support to TxGIO users requesting assistance with data acquisition and information about TxGIO products and services. Provides customer support to TWDB/TxGIO staff requiring data or system assistance. Administers TWDB/TxGIO raster and vector data products. Responsible for data structure of all TWDB/TxGIO data products and delivery methods. Performs other related work as assigned. Maintains confidential and sensitive information. Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule. Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses. May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Geography, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Five years of relevant work experience with geographic information systems, data management, and/or computer systems analysis. Five years of relevant work experience using and navigating Mac, Windows, and Linux computers and servers. Experience with operating systems, command line/terminal navigation, web servers, and/or similar communication platforms. Experience with Esri web services and/or similar data management products, such as ArcGIS Server, SDE, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online. Experience with relational database management systems, such as Postgres, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, etc. Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications More than five years of experience with server and database administration. More than five years of experience in geographic information systems technology. Experience using, installing, and managing the Windows operating system, including in-depth file system knowledge and experience with the Internet Information Services (IIS) web server. Experience with modern Esri web development and scripting frameworks/libraries (e.g., ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcPy, etc.). Experience with cloud-based infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS) or a similar cloud platform, automated deployment tools, and Linux environments. Experience with scripting languages and workflow automation. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Automate and Power BI. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the System/Business Administration Department. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Knowledge of relational database management systems. Knowledge of terminal/bash commands and navigation of an operating system. Knowledge in front-end web mapping technologies. Knowledge in source code revision control and management systems, especially Git GitHub. Knowledge in web mapping services (e.g., REST, WMS,