GIS APPLICATIONS COORDINATOR - 55014559

Requisition No: 870229 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: GIS APPLICATIONS COORDINATOR - 55014559

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014559 

Salary:  $70,200.00 - $81,900.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

934 / Transportation Data & Analytics

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Paul O’Rourke

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-4732

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Paul.Orourke@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY $3,000.00/biweekly / $78,000.00/annual

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

GIS Applications Coordinator / Transportation Data and Analytics

The GIS Applications Coordinator supports and maintains the Department’s Linear Referencing System (LRS) and Unified LRS, ensuring database integrity and assisting with technology migrations. This role manages spatial data production processes, develops and maintains enterprise spatial databases, and ensures compliance with data governance standards. Responsibilities include designing and supporting custom GIS applications, tools, and services through ArcGIS platforms, as well as providing technical GIS support during emergency operations.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Transportation

Transportation Data and Analytics

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Linear Referencing System and Unified LRS

Support the Department’s linear referencing system (LRS) database and ArcGIS editing environments. Support database environment, applications, and customizations in support of the Unified LRS. Assist with migrating the LRS database and ArcGIS editing capabilities to newer technologies as they become available.

Spatial Data Production

Maintain and support processes and applications to create and update the TDA Office’s spatial databases available to the Department and the public. Develop and maintain databases to store current and historical spatial data for enterprise consumption.  Maintain spatial databases that support roadway characteristics and traffic count data.  Ensure that data governance practices are followed in accordance with Department procedures.

Application Development and Support

Design and implement custom GIS applications for use by Department personnel and the public (as appropriate). Provide and maintain applications via ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and other GIS-related technologies. Develop custom data editing tools, geoprocessing tools, and others as required.

Emergency Management Support

Provide technical support for GIS-related products and services in response to emergencies.  Provide in-person support at the Department’s Emergency Operations Center as required during emergencies.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Geographic information systems concepts.
• Geographic information systems software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Linear referencing concepts.
• Database management systems. 

Skills in:

• Working with geographic information systems software and data.
• GIS customization using Python and/or other programming languages.

Ability to:

• Learn and utilize new geographic information systems technologies, software, and concepts.
• Perform spatial analysis and interpret results.
• Interpret and communicate technical information relating to geographic information systems both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain cordial, effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers, both in Central Office and with the Districts.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience in geographic information systems and Esri software utilization.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.