Director, Geographic Information Systems - Saint Matthews, South Carolina (Hybrid)

Arctiq•Saint Matthews, SC

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role manages and oversees the County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program. This includes enterprise GIS operations, data integrity, application development, and staff supervision. The position coordinates GIS initiatives across departments to support decision-making, planning, and operational efficiency, serving as a technical and administrative leader to ensure the effective use of GIS technology throughout the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Computer Science, or related field required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible GIS experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Knowledge of, and ability to, appropriately convert and apply various different measurement units, both historical and modern.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Microsoft Office and Extensive knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS platforms including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Master’s degree and/or GISP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and manages all GIS operations including database management, application development, and system maintenance.
Supervises GIS staff, assigns work, evaluates performance, and provides training and professional development.
Ensures accuracy, integrity, and security of GIS data and enterprise geodatabases.
Oversees development and maintenance of web-based GIS applications, dashboards, and reporting tools.
Coordinates GIS support services for County departments, elected officials, and the public.
Develops and enforces GIS standards, policies, and procedures.
Manages GIS-related budgets, software licensing, and hardware procurement.
Leads and participates in special projects including planning initiatives, infrastructure mapping, and emergency response support (E911/NG911).
Provides technical expertise in ESRI ArcGIS platforms including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
Develops and maintains automated workflows using Python and other scripting tools.
Responds to public records (FOIA) requests and prepares data deliverables.
Represents the County in meetings with stakeholders, consultants, and regional partners.