Gis Manager

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as GIS Manager within its Planning & Research Division. The GIS Manager provides leadership and technical expertise in managing, integrating, analyzing, and applying geospatial data and enterprise GIS resources to support agency programs, projects, and decision-making in furtherance of CPRA’s mission.

The position directs and oversees GIS Section personnel and CPRA’s enterprise GIS environment, manages the CPRA Projects Geodatabase and other agency geospatial data, and provides maps, spatial analyses, training, and technical assistance to CPRA staff. The role is based at 150 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The maximum salary is $117,998 annually. Appointment may be probational or promotional.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience using geographic information systems (GIS), digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or aerial photography; or twelve semester hours in computer science, GIS, or a geospatial field plus six years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in computer science, GIS, or a geospatial field plus five years of such experience.
• Official transcripts are required upon hire if applicable to the applicant’s education qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee GIS Section personnel and CPRA’s enterprise GIS environment by establishing priorities, assigning work, managing workloads, and ensuring timely delivery of accurate, reliable, high-quality geospatial products, services, applications, and analytical solutions.
• Manage the CPRA Projects Geodatabase, ensuring accurate and reliable project data through quality control, standardized workflows, and coordination with agency staff to resolve data discrepancies.
• Manage GIS activities and geospatial data supporting CPRA land rights, infrastructure, planning, and project mapping; deliver timely maps and spatial analyses to support agency decisions and operations.
• Review GIS deliverables for accuracy and compliance with CPRA standards.
• Develop maps supporting the Annual Plan, agency leadership, public communications, and other initiatives.
• Maintain and update oyster lease data from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, identify CPRA-acquired leases, and ensure accurate geospatial information supporting land rights, project planning, and operational activities.
• Provide GIS training, technical assistance, and mentoring to CPRA staff on GIS software, spatial analysis, data management, and cartographic techniques.
• Promote standardized workflows, data quality, and GIS best practices across the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed