Scientist II (GIS Developer)

Overview

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the . 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 for our unique 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.
25 days ago