GIS Specialist
VIVA Careers
- Location
- Remote
- Salary
- $47 to $52/hr
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About the job
Position Overview Remote The client is seeking a Specialist – Mid-Level to provide standard GIS support services such as analysis and data processing but to also provide support for the ArcGIS platform in the areas of user management, data management, metadata creation, and customer interaction. The contractor will assist users in the creation and maintenance of new projects including but not limited to dashboard and web experiences. In the coming year, this position will be especially important in assisting the GIS Unit in bringing federally mandated ADA Compliance to all published items. The contractor would share the team’s workload of supervising, auditing, and providing proper documentation to help new users do their jobs in accordance to all security policies. The ideal candidate has good communication skills with GIS and non-GIS users and good customer service skills. They should be able to independently troubleshoot applications. The candidate should have knowledge of ArcGIS Online and Enterprise administration, experience with ArcGIS Pro, and knowledge of Python and/or SQL. They should have a demonstrated ability to create and complete projects from initial requirements gathering to final customer acceptance. The candidate should be experienced with publishing hosted and referenced services on federated and unfederated GIS servers and with Survey123, Field Maps and Experience Builder. The candidate should demonstrate an understanding of accessibility requirements. Key Responsibilities: Participate in the accessibility working group to audit client portal and implement WCAG-aligned updates that ensure legal compliance and improve usability for users with disabilities. Design Experience Builder applications tailored to department workflows that enhance GIS tool accessibility and enable intuitive geospatial data interaction. Maintain the client portal ArcGIS Online environment for 4,500+users by administering user accounts and groups, and by developing user guides and documentation to drive platform adoption. Publish hosted and referenced map image and feature services across various ArcGIS Enterprise deployments and ArcGIS Online. Conduct requirements gathering for projects and consult with business units on appropriate tools and capabilities of GIS. Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience Survey123, Field Maps, Experience Builder - Required - 3 Years Strong oral and written communication, translation of non-GIS meetings and requests to GIS outcomes - Required - 5 Years ArcGIS Pro - Required - 5 Years ArcGIS Online Administration, Web Mapping, and Cartography - Required - 5 Years ArcGIS Enterprise Administration & Server Management - Required - 4 Years Arcade & Python Scripting - Required - 3 Years Notes: Remote The candidate will need to come on-site on the first day to collect equipment. VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status Trusted by 100+ Fortune 500 Companies Competitive Benefits Health & Future Fully Covered At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized. Health Insurance VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers. 401(k) Retirement Planning Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees. Performance Bonuses & Referrals Contact Us - +1 877-368-0860 - +1 847-368-0864 - info@viva-it.com Corporate Office 3601 Algonquin Road, Suite #425, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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