GIS Systems Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator’s role is to coordinate, implement, and manage the County’s internet-based strategies and initiatives for GIS software. This individual is responsible for ensuring the development and maintenance of applications based upon spatially referenced data and digital mapping. The GIS Coordinator will also preserve the integrity and design of geographic information databases, as well as coordinate with a team of IT professionals whose purpose is to support GIS functions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

• Lead, coordinate, and manage various aspects of GIS implementations.
• Participate in design of new GIS analysis methodologies, applications, and strategies.
• Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure GIS security.

Acquisition & Deployment

• When necessary, assist in coordination and administration of satellite imagery acquisition; conduct analysis of digital imagery.
• Conduct research on GIS-related hardware and software in support of procurement and system development efforts.

Operational Management

• Design sophisticated raster- and vector-based GIS analysis and classifications.
• Maintain and augment remote sensing and relational databases.
• Coordinate and conduct GIS training sessions for GIS staff and end users with client-facing application needs.
• Provide GIS guidance and support; act as point of contact for GIS-related issues.
• Lead transitions of GIS applications to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems.
• Coordinate with IT to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of GIS applications to meet business demands.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Perform data audits and quality control measures.
• Recommend and execute modifications to GIS software in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain GIS manuals and systems documentation.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in geography, planning, civil engineering, or closely related field, with emphasis and major coursework in geography, planning, and GIS.
• 5-7 years’ experience in using GIS.
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Conversant in the basic principles of one or more of the following: Mapping, Surveying, Topography, GPS, Asset Inventory, Economic Development, Planning.
• Advanced knowledge of GIS software and strong familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software.
• Strong familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Online software products.
• In-depth knowledge of general mapping principles, demographics analysis, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and cartography.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining GIS systems.
• Knowledge in cloud-based options regarding GIS implementations.
• Exposure to GPS devices or applications and their usage.
• Proven experience in data modeling.
• Familiarity with graphic editing software and Web development tools, including Adobe and CivicPlus.
• Good technical knowledge of current network operating systems and client-server implementations.
• Working knowledge of coding/programming languages using JavaScript.
• Superior project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train team members and end users on GIS data and applications.
• Ability to conduct research into GIS issues and products as required.

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