Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Here's the Opportunity you've been looking for, we are now hiring a GIS Administrator!

Position:    GIS Administrator

Department:  Administration

Responsibilities:

The GIS Administrator is responsible for overseeing the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS) program, including its development, implementation, and maintenance, along with its interface with other vital County software. This involves managing GIS services, procedures, and staff, as well as coordinating with other county departments and the IT Director. The manager also handles tasks such as converting geographic information to digital data, maintaining files, and ensuring data integrity.

The GIS Administrator plays a vital role in ensuring the effective use of geographic information to support various county operations and decision-making processes.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

Strong understanding of GIS principles, software, and technologies, including experience with ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, and GIS Server management, interface between GIS and other vital County software, such as Open Gov and Cartegraph.  Experience in C#, Java, Python, database design, spatial statistics, etc.  Knowledge of mobile GIS/GPS data collection.  Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, writing SQL queries, scripting, data modeling, analysis, and reporting.

• Analyses data, database architecture, and data design, including departmental workflows as necessary. Develops and maintains technical documentation.
• Designs and implements user applications, such as dashboards. Revises existing maps and charts, and data compilation for map preparation.  Maintains software.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff, coordinate work, and provide guidance. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, presentations, and user support. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to GIS systems and interfaces. 
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. 
• Establishing working relationships with management, committee / work team members, and customers.
• Providing guidance on GIS topics to Administration and key county departments. Prepares and presents proposals, plans, and status reports.
• Preparing recommendations for the establishment and/or revision of policies, standards, and procedures for the management and operation of the GIS program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in geography or a related field and work experience in the development and management of local government geographic information systems.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience with ESRI GIS software.
• GIS Professional preferred.

Centrally located halfway between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA, along the northwestern portion of Upstate South Carolina, Anderson County is a flourishing community, with an unmatched quality of life, a thriving business community, and one of the lowest costs of living in the United States.

Company Description

Centrally located halfway between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA, along the northwestern portion of Upstate South Carolina, Anderson County is a flourishing community, with an unmatched quality of life, a thriving business community, and one of the lowest costs of living in the United States.

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