GIS Engineer II – Information Technology

Salary : $65,789.00 - $93,742.00 Annually
Location : Deland FL 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00655 C**
Department: Finance
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II for the Information Technology division, located in DeLand, Florida.

This position supports the County's Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) including infrastructure, programming, special projects, and day-to-day GIS users. The candidate will help train GIS users across the county, publish private and public GIS services, and assist with creating and maintaining Enterprise GIS solutions.

Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Determines GIS project resource needs, including staff, hardware, software, and infrastructure.
• Designs geospatial data structures, schemas, and databases to support organizational needs.
• Designs and maintains automated GIS scripts using Python and T-SQL.
• Publishes and assists with managing GIS web services.
• Manages user access, roles, and permissions across GIS systems and geospatial data.
• Applies patches, updates, and maintains integrations between GIS and other enterprise systems.
• Creates and maintains GIS documentation, metadata, user guides, and training materials.
• Aids with training sessions to users on GIS tools, applications, and best practices.
• Assists with the creation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant cartographic products.
• Identifies and implements improvements to existing GIS systems, workflows, and data.
• Serves as liaison between IT-GIS and other departments, stakeholders, and partners.
• Provides GIS support during emergency situations.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
High school diploma and six years of experience in environmental science, geography, computer science, or other related majors and experience with ArcGIS Pro or equivalent GIS software.

OR

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geography, computer science, or other related majors and two (2) year of experience with ArcGIS Pro or equivalent GIS software.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at time of hire.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
The preferred candidate, having met the requirements, will have a strong understanding of ArcGIS Pro and the Enterprise GIS components.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the operations, capabilities, and limitations of enterprise GIS platforms, especially including multi-user, multi-platform environments.
• Knowledge of advanced GIS products including: Survey123, Field Maps, Drone2Map, or other advanced GIS products.
• Skilled in the use of geospatial database software, including enterprise geodatabases (e.g., SQL Server with spatial extensions, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or equivalent).
• Skilled in Python (including geospatial libraries like ArcPy or GeoPandas), or similar scripting languages for GIS automation and customization.
• Skilled in feature class design, publishing, and some understanding related to sub-types, domains, attachments, and other enterprise feature class subjects.
• Skilled in understanding 3D spatial projection systems and geocoding.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, instructions, procedures, memos, letters. Ability to write complex documents relaying instructions, information, details and data. Ability to speak to assimilate and communicate methods and information relating to the assigned field. Ability to perform general mathematical functions. Ability to read maps and layout work.

Physical Demands: Light to medium work. Ability to see, talk, hear; finger dexterity. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) is necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Color acuity necessary to distinguish closely related colors and shades. Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 25 pounds.

Environmental Demands: Inside work.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
01

NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02

Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

04

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geography, computer science, or other related majors and two (2) year of experience with ArcGIS Pro or equivalent GIS software?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
06

Do you have a high school diploma and six years of experience in environmental science, geography, computer science, or other related majors and experience with ArcGIS Pro or equivalent GIS software.
07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).

08

Are you willing to work late or come in early in order to meet deadlines and job responsibilities?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing to be on call and respond to work requirements after hours and on the weekends?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you willing to assist other staff in the Information Technology Division in their duties and to work special projects, as necessary?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you willing to work during emergency situations, as necessary, at the Volusia County Emergency Operations Center?

• Yes
• No

12

For each of the following skills, please indicate your number of years' experience, along with a thorough description of your experience, including software version numbers where applicable. If you have no relevant experience, please indicate "N/A."

• I understand the above statement.

13

Do you have more than 3 years with GIS (ESRI or QGIS)?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have experience integrating technology into systems and workflows?

• Yes
• No

15

If yes to the above question, give examples of your experience. If no, list N/A.
16

List your experience with Microsoft SQL Server in relation to permissions, programming, tuning, logging, and disaster recovery.
17

List your experience with GIS software including Enterprise components, versions (11.x, 10.x, etc.), licensing, and ArcGIS Online.
18

Have you worked with government agencies Previously?

• Yes
• No

19

Did you use any automated software, browser extensions, or services that automatically filled out or submitted this application on your behalf? This includes both artificial intelligence (AI) tools and/or non-AI tools that apply to multiple jobs simultaneously or submit applications in bulk. This includes, but is not limited to: finding this position, drafting, or editing your resume, answering application questions, proofreading, formatting, or submitting materials?

• Yes
• No

20

If you answered yes to the above question, please specify all tool(s) you used, and what role they played in your application process. If you answered no, type n/a.
21

Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No

22

If you answered "Yes," please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No" please indicate N/A.
23

Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed.com
• Orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

24

If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
Required Question