Job Description:
- Location: Must be based in Texas. Remote work is allowed. If local to Austin then 2 days onsite will be required.
This position will work closely with the GIS Training coordinator to aid development of TxDOT specific GIS training to business units across the state. Additionally, the position will work closely with other technical staff to identify GIS training and documentation needs to help build TxDOT Geospatial standards and support data and platform governance processes. Staff creates, updates, and conducts agency GIS training, assists in facilitating events, and serves as a GIS SME.
Responsibilities:
- Development of training materials and job aids, standard operating procedures related to GIS/geospatial training curricula
- Translation of key GIS workflows into documentation, user guides, training materials, and presentations
- Documentation of platform and environment standards to support GIS governance practice
- Coordination and engagement with GIS users, solution support
- Development of tools, dashboards, web apps, and other GIS products in coordination with TxDOT business area programs and training on final products
- Video/audio recording and editing
- Microsoft platform – SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint or Visio
- Technical writing
Staff will be expected to participate or lead training sessions, test and validate training modules and coursework, and assist with visual content development such as graphics and video examples.
Formal education in Communications, Education, Geographic Information Systems, or other learning modalities can be substituted for professional experience.
Minimum (Required):
Years
Skills/Experience
4
Profession GIS experience with data analysis, cartography, web-GIS, training, or data analytics.
3
Creation of educational content/curricula including user guides, presentations, public speaking, video content, fliers, or other supporting materials.
Preferred (Optional):
Years
Skills/Experience
1
Virtual instructor led course development experience
2
Python programming language, automation, and data manipulation
2
FME/SafeSoftware Suite of tools/ETL/Data Manipulation
1
Experience with Camtasia, Adobe, Articulate or other content editing software
Note: Working overtime may be expected in order to meet tight deadlines.
Work Hours and Location
- 8 a.m. to 5 pm. Mon - Fri, 6230 E Stassney Road Austin TX 78744
- Work will be performed onsite in Austin, during normal business work hours.
- Candidate may be required to work evenings or weekends to meet business needs and deadlines.
- Working remotely is accepted in accordance with TxDOT’s policies.
- If the resource is in the Austin area, current requirement is to be in the office a minimum of twice a week.