Scientist II (GIS Developer)

Overview Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives. MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more. MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc. Responsibilities The MSTS GIS Department is seeking outstanding candidates for a GIS Analyst/Developer Position. GIS Services maintains the MSTS Enterprise GIS capability and supports numerous programs/projects across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). This position entails the design, development, maintenance, administration, and upgrade of GIS products (data, maps, scripts, applications) and systems. Responsibilities Contribute to solutions of problems and issues with well-defined scope and moderate complexity, utilizing a well-defined set of technologies. Solutions use established standards, practices and procedures as well as technical knowledge to address problems and complete tasks. Solutions may require evaluation of standards and processes. Define specifications for procurements and initiates purchase requests. Frequent use and application of established technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. Assist in the design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desktop, web-based, and mobile applications. Leverage built-in GIS development tools as well as open-source code to create original/custom database-driven solutions using structured software development methodologies and standard programming languages. Be an active member of the MSTS Emergency Response Organization GIS Duty Position. Participate in drills and exercises and respond to real-world events. Support emergency response activities, including rapid development of GIS data and products. Maintain a firm understanding of the existing GIS databases, data models, and applications; stay abreast of application and process changes. Collect, document, input, verify, and track GIS data and products. Prepare/support preparation of GIS data reports. Assist in developing system, application, and user-training documents. Assist in maintaining GIS Department systems. Mentor less experienced staff in related technical areas. Perform other duties assigned by Management. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a calculus-based (STEM) field, plus at least 2 years’ relevant experience.Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining spatial software products, especially those based on Esri platform (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro, ArcPy, ArcGIS .NET API, Experience Builder, and ArcGIS JavaScript API). Experience with C#, Python, HTML/CSS, .NET Framework/Core highly desired. Firm understanding of relational database and data governance principles. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Able to deal with high-pressure environments; handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities, schedules, and requirements. Able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner to meet required deadlines and management commitments. Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems. Able to follow oral and written instructions and follow through on all assignments. Ability to communicate with all types of people, experience, and positions in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality. The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Work at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada) is required in support of these functions. Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change). Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Must have a valid driver’s license. MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. ReferenceDOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mctrue&nodese10.4.707_14&rgndiv8) , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709_main_02.tpl) , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.” MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Annual salary range for this position is $79,393.60 - $119,100.80. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity. Posted Date4 months ago(7/17/2024 4:04 PM) Job ID2024-7586 of Openings1 CategorySciences TypeFull-Time Location : CityNorth Las Vegas Location : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada