Gis Planner

Town of Cary•Cary, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Cary is looking for a passionate GIS professional to join the Planning and Community Development Department. We emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service. This position will join the Planning and Community Development team to perform complex professional work with a focus on GIS support and analysis work for the planning and development activities of the Town, including support to planning department staff and the general public. We are seeking candidates that have experience with spatial analysis and mapmaking, demographics and data analysis, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and tailor complex information to various groups. We believe Cary offers the best benefits, which support our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employees’ whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice. This position requires excellent analytical and cartography skills. Successful candidates will collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of spatial and data analysis techniques, ESRI software, as well as a general understanding of planning and land use principles are desired. Position will entail day to day mapping and data maintenance/update work in addition to special projects and GIS/technology support to other staff as needed. Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and theory of GIS and relational databases
Thorough knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS platform and other applicable GIS software
Thorough knowledge of cartography principles
Thorough knowledge of MS Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, ESRI Arcade
Knowledge of web development concepts and skills
Knowledge of other specialized software used in graphic presentations (Photoshop Illustrator)
Knowledge of geoprocessing technology
Knowledge of database design
Knowledge of the basic principles of land use planning and development management
Knowledge of GIS hardware
Skill in the use of GIS products
Ability to develop effective graphic presentations
Ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions
Ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines
Ability to conduct research and solve problems
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to work independently
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in geography, urban planning, computer science or related field with at least two years of experience working with GIS (including working with GIS software, database software, or other related software)
Some experience creating and maintaining GIS data, maps, and web-based mapping applications, and analyzing geospatial data
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting land use planning, zoning, or community development operations
Experience with demographic, development, or real estate data analysis
Experience developing ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder applications, StoryMaps, or other ArcGIS Online solutions
Experience with Python, ArcPy, ModelBuilder, Arcade, SQL, or other GIS automation tools
Experience integrating GIS with business systems such as Salesforce or permitting/workflow management systems
GISP certification or other relevant GIS certifications

Responsibilities

Maintains/manages and develops all planning related GIS maps, layers, and databases for internal and external use
Collects and manages data to create digital map products
Keeps Planning and Community Development staff up to date on the latest GIS tools and system upgrades that impact day-to-day operations
Collaborates with internal staff to coordinate enhancements to the GIS system and stay informed on organizational GIS use
Supports and updates solutions (dashboards, web maps, ArcGIS Pro maps, etc) based on user feedback and/or system upgrades
Analyzes geospatial, demographic, development, and real estate data sets to generate results for staff reports and special projects
Produces maps, data, and graphics for Council, board, and commission presentations
Utilizes technologies such as Salesforce, Box, Geocivix, and others to help integrate process changes, organize files, and assist with GIS integrations
Works with Development Services staff on analytics for development reporting
Provides GIS assistance to Planning and Community Development staff in setting up and updating AGOL or ArcGIS Pro projects, assists with external facing dashboards and open data
Works with addressing staff to Georeference plans, review addresses, and enter addressing data in the Master Address Repository in GIS and Naviline
Performs other job-related tasks as required