GIS Coordinator

Greenwood County•Greenwood, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The GIS Coordinator manages and oversees Greenwood County’s GIS operations, ensuring accurate, reliable, and accessible geospatial data for County departments, the public, and external agencies. The role coordinates GIS projects across departments and provides technical expertise in data management, mapping, analysis, and system administration. It is a working manager and technical lead role that includes performing complex GIS analysis, programming, and system configuration while guiding long-term GIS planning, standards, and integration with other County systems. The position works independently under limited supervision and reports major activities through periodic meetings. The position administers the County’s enterprise GIS environment and develops and maintains GIS data, services, applications, and tools. It also supports GIS data and coordination for the 911 dispatch center, including NG911 compliance and coordination of addressing and street data with partner organizations. Additional duties include assisting IT staff with equipment and software installations, providing helpdesk support and training to County employees, and performing related work as assigned. This is an on-site position with a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The stated salary range is $60,916.95–$91,375.42.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A minimum of four years of progressively responsible GIS experience, including GIS data management and web mapping applications.
Experience with ESRI technologies, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal.
Knowledge of spatial databases such as SQL Server, GIS data models, and data governance principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating GIS projects and working with multiple departments.
Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise/Server environments.
Experience with scripting or automation tools such as Python.
Familiarity with web technologies or programming languages such as JavaScript or C#.
Supervisory or leadership experience.
Professional GIS certification, such as GISP.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages GIS operations, services, and projects.
Establishes and enforces GIS data standards, workflows, and procedures.
Coordinates and supports County departments, municipalities, and external partners in GIS-related projects, data initiatives, and decision-making processes.
Assists the IT/GIS Director with strategic planning and GIS program development.
Administers and maintains the County’s enterprise GIS environment, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online/Portal.
Publishes and manages map and feature services for County departments and public websites.
Designs, maintains, and secures enterprise geodatabases using SQL Server/ArcSDE.
Assists other GIS staff in maintaining and updating GIS data layers.
Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with County and State GIS standards.
Develops scripts and custom tools using Python.
Creates and maintains GIS web applications using programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript.
Implements dashboards, field data collection apps, and interactive web maps using ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, or related tools.
Performs advanced spatial analysis and produces analytical maps, reports, and visualizations.
Manages and maintains GIS data supporting the 911 dispatch center and ensures compliance with NG911 standards.
Coordinates addressing, street centerline, and MSAG updates with E911, USPS, and telecommunications partners.
Serves as the County’s primary liaison for regional and state GIS coordination efforts.
Assists IT staff as needed with equipment and software installations.
Provides helpdesk support and training for County employees.
Performs related work as assigned.