JOSEPH P. SIMORA

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Senior GIS Analyst with 20+ years of experience designing, automating, and maintaining enterprise GIS systems. Expertise in ArcGIS platforms, Python scripting, and geospatial data management. Proven track record supporting government operations, infrastructure planning, and emergency management through scalable GIS solutions.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Senior GIS Analyst

York County Planning Commission

York, PA

10.2005 - Current

Design and deliver enterprise GIS solutions using ArcGIS (Pro, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS) for county departments, municipalities, and public stakeholders
Develop and automate geoprocessing workflows using Python (3.x), improving efficiency and reducing manual processing time
Publish and manage map, feature, and geoprocessing services via ArcGIS Server Manager
Develop Experience Builder and other Instant Apps through ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS
Implement new and existing ArcGIS Enterprise environments for planning commission and other county agencies
Oversee construction, development and maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise SDE throughout county
Implement automated processes using Windows batch scripting, scheduled tasks, and SSL configurations
Support County Comprehensive Plan updates through spatial analysis, mapping, and reporting
Spearheaded FEMA HAZUS-based flood modeling and debris management planning for county and municipalities
Collaborate with regional organizations (e.g., SCTF, PA GIS Pros) to deliver shared GIS solutions and datasets

GIS Analyst II

Lancaster County GIS Department

Lancaster, PA

10.2003 - 10.2005

Built and maintained enterprise geodatabases using ArcGIS (ArcInfo, ArcMap, ArcView, ArcEdit)
Created GIS datasets and cartographic products for county departments and engineering firms
Developed AML scripts in UNIX/ArcPlot to support geospatial workflows
Supervised intern team conducting GPS data collection for countywide stormwater infrastructure (MS4 compliance)
Produced geocoded crime mapping for municipalities and law enforcement support
Maintained and updated spatial datasets, shapefiles, and attribute tables

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Geography

Millersville University

Millersville, PA

12.2003

Skills

GIS & Spatial Technologies: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Survey123, Collector
Programming & Data: Python (3x), JavaScript API, SQL Server (2017), Arcade, Power Automate, Geoprocessing Automation
Tools & Systems: Trimble GPS (Geo XH), Pathfinder Office, HAZUS-MH, HAZUS CDMS, Pictometry

Other Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, FTP, PeopleSoft
Systems & Automation: Windows Batch Scripting, Task Scheduler, SSL Configuration

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