GIS Developer

Overview FIRE DEPARTMENT Posted On: 09/25/2025 LocationBROOKLYN DepartmentMgt. Info. Systems & Review Salary Range:$107,137.00 — $138,997.00 The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time GIS Developer-Computer Specialist (Software) in the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Unit. With wide latitude for independent initiative & judgment, the successful candidate will: Responsibilities Develop desktop and web-based GIS applications using a variety of programming languages. Design, develop and maintain geospatial applications through the concept, design and implementation phases. Manage projects including Critical Response Information Management System (CRIMS), Web Mapping, FDCAD dispatch systems and cross platform applications. Work with a core team to manage large and small GIS projects for public safety applications. Support other personnel in utilizing GIS applications and software while interfacing with clients and team partners. Participate in requirements gathering and analysis, functional specification, software design, testing and deployment. Assist analysts, developers and/or consultants with GIS system design, configuration, implementation, maintenance and administration for internal stakeholders’ requests and needs. Perform geospatial data processing/ETL and publishing of data into enterprise geodatabases or rest services. Maintain currency of enterprise geodatabase data and metadata. Perform geodatabase monitoring, administration, configuration, tuning and performance in-hand with database administrators. Ensure completion of data updates. Assist in installing and testing new GIS software; resolving and troubleshooting GIS-related problems and requests; maintaining computer hardware and accessories and providing GIS software training for Bureau personnel. Support project needs of other FDNY Bureaus. Minimum Qualifications (1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or (2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1” above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or (3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project. Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming. Preferred Skills Proficient with GIS best practices and principles, Esri Enterprise installation / configuration / customization / performance tuning, Esri ArcGIS suite including ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server 10 , ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS and WebApp Builder. Practiced in existing ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, ArcGIS geodatabase functionality and database integration options. Experienced with Microsoft Office, SQL Server, SQL Plus, Oracle, XML, JavaScript, Python, HTML, FME and GIS data design and development modeling of complex spatial relationships for Emergency Management and Incident Planning. Familiar with deployment in multiple hosting environments utilizing modern options for designing scalable, repeatable and highly performant systems based on client requirements and best practice guidelines. Able to learn new technologies, adaptable to change and explore new ways to use, analyze and display data. Highly motivated, well-organized, self-directed with experience with ArcGIS Enterprise suite and server software. Effective time management and organizational skills. Baccalaureate Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Computer Science. Additional Information 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at the 2024 reference: nonexistent link removed. Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Shortlist Job ID735590 Title code13632 Civil service titleCOMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) Title classificationCompetitive-1 Business titleGIS Developer Posted until10/07/2025 Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Job level03 Number of positions1 Work location9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn N Category: Policy, Research & Analysis GIS Developer #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-29