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Description

BETA Group, Inc is one of the leading geospatial consultants in New England, providing intuitive, geospatially driven solutions for municipal clients. As part of our integrated service offering, BETA provides mapping solutions that improve the communities where we live and work.

BETA's Geospatial Asset Management group is seeking a highly motivated GIS Analyst with a strong focus on GIS programming, automation, and application development to join our growing geospatial team. This position will serve as a key technical resource responsible for developing, configuring, and maintaining GIS-based applications, automated workflows, and enterprise geospatial solutions that support a wide range of municipal and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming and problem-solving skills, combined with a solid understanding of GIS principles and ESRI technologies. While the primary focus of this role is GIS development and automation, the candidate must also be adaptable and capable of supporting GIS analysis, field mobility solutions, cartographic production, and web GIS initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building innovative GIS solutions, conducting field work, streamlining workflows, and leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize custom GIS applications, scripts, tools, and automated workflows
• Design and implement geospatial solutions using ESRI technologies and scripting/programming languages
• Build and support web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, and related web GIS platforms
• Develop automation workflows for data processing, quality control, reporting, and asset management operations
• Create and maintain Python scripts, Arcade expressions, and GIS automation tools to streamline internal and client workflows
• Support integrations between GIS systems, databases, field applications, and external platforms
• Assist with enterprise GIS architecture, deployment, and system modernization initiatives
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical GIS application and workflow issues
• Collaborate with project managers and technical staff to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Support the development of scalable GIS solutions that improve efficiency, data accessibility, and operational decision-making
• Perform cutting-edge geospatial analyses using the ESRI suite of software to deliver impactful insights
• Execute data editing tasks with guidance from experienced project managers
• Innovate and maintain dynamic ESRI-based web applications, including Dashboards, Experience Builder maps, Field Maps, and Survey123 forms
• Assist in the creation and refinement of cartographic design elements and mapping projects, ensuring high-quality visual representations
• Design and enhance geographic database structures, tables, forms, and reports for optimized data management
• Provide expert GIS-related technical support to both internal teams and external clients
• Collaborate seamlessly with office staff and project managers to ensure timely and quality project completion
• Conduct field data collection and asset inspections for right of way assets, ensuring accurate and comprehensive data acquisition

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management

Preferred location is BETA's Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Requirements

Required Experience/Skills:

• 3+ years of professional experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Strong experience with ESRI technologies including:
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcGIS Online
  • ArcGIS Experience Builder
  • Survey123/Survey123 Connect
  • Field Maps
• Strong programming and automation experience using:
  • Python
  • Arcade
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
• Solid understanding of technical applications, concepts, principals, and theories in GIS
• Experience developing automated GIS workflows and custom geospatial tools
• Understanding of geospatial databases, spatial analysis, and GIS data structures
• Experience creating and configuring web GIS applications
• Expertly utilize ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online for advanced geospatial analysis and project execution
• Demonstrated ability to create visually appealing and intuitive maps, with a keen eye for cartographic design and aesthetics
• Proficient with developing geodatabases and schemas (domains, subtypes)
• Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate strong technical aptitude and learning skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing project needs
• Adaptable and capable of supporting both development and operational GIS tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Geospatial Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional GIS programming or GIS analyst experience
• Experience with enterprise GIS environments and asset management systems
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise administration and deployment
• Experience with APIs, web services, and GIS integrations
• Knowledge of cloud-based GIS solutions and data hosting environments
• Experience supporting municipal, public works, utility, or transportation-related GIS projects
• Familiarity with dashboard configuration and real-time GIS applications AutoCAD
• Interest in advancing enterprise GIS capabilities and modernizing workflows through automation and application development

About BETA:

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.