GIS Coordinator
About The Position
The GIS Coordinator manages and oversees Greenwood County’s GIS operations, providing accurate, reliable, and accessible geospatial data to 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. This is a working manager and technical lead position that performs complex GIS analysis, programming, and system configuration while guiding long-term GIS planning, standards, and integration with other County systems. The employee works independently under limited supervision and reports major activities through periodic meetings. The position administers the County’s enterprise GIS environment, supports GIS data and applications, and coordinates regional and state GIS efforts. The schedule is four days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The salary range is $60,916.95–$91,375.42.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, and at least five 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.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
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
- Plan, organize, and manage GIS operations, services, and projects.
- Establish and enforce GIS data standards, workflows, and procedures.
- Coordinate and support County departments, municipalities, and external partners on GIS projects, data initiatives, and decision-making.
- Assist the IT/GIS Director with strategic planning and GIS program development.
- Administer and maintain the County’s enterprise GIS environment, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online/Portal.
- Publish and manage map and feature services for County departments and public websites.
- Design, maintain, and secure enterprise geodatabases using SQL Server and ArcSDE.
- Assist other GIS staff in maintaining and updating GIS data layers.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with County and State GIS standards.
- Develop scripts and custom tools using Python.
- Create and maintain GIS web applications using programming languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Implement dashboards, field data collection apps, and interactive web maps using ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, or related tools.
- Perform advanced spatial analysis and produce analytical maps, reports, and visualizations.
- Manage and maintain GIS data supporting the 911 dispatch center in compliance with NG911 standards.
- Coordinate addressing, street centerline, and MSAG updates with E911, USPS, and telecommunications partners.
- Serve as the County’s primary liaison for regional and state GIS coordination efforts.
- Assist IT staff with equipment and software installations as needed.
- Provide Helpdesk support and training for County employees.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
