Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager

• USD $72,850.00/Yr. - USD $131,140.00/Yr.
• Auburn University, AL
• Facilities, Maintenance, & Operations
• Non-Faculty
• Full-Time
• Facilities Administration
• Vice President-Facilities Mgmt

Job Posting: https://jobs.auburn.edu/auburn-careers-home/jobs/10037?lang=en-us

Job Description

Overview

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a forward-thinking GIS Manager to shape the future of Auburn University's campus through data, technology, and innovation. As the GIS Manager, you will lead Facilities Management's enterprise GIS program, ensuring accurate and accessible geospatial data that supports campus planning, utilities, facilities operations, space management, and major capital projects. This leadership role combines strategic vision, technical expertise, and collaboration across the university to develop GIS solutions that improve decision-making, streamline operations, and support the continued growth of Auburn's campus.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development, administration, and continuous improvement of Auburn University Facilities Management's GIS program. Leads the integration and ongoing support of an enterprise GIS environment.
• Serves as the department's subject matter expert for GIS technologies, enterprise GIS system maintenance, and location-based information support. Researches emerging geospatial technologies and develops long-range strategies to enhance and continuously improve GIS capabilities.
• Designs, develops, and maintains GIS databases, applications, dashboards, web maps, and reporting tools. Maintains the campus map and other online GIS resources.
• Coordinates the collection, organization, maintenance, and sharing of geospatial, land, space, design, utilities, and facilities data, including the integration of computer-aided design (CAD), building information management (BIM), portable document format (PDF) and other formats into GIS.
• Establishes and maintains GIS standards, operating procedures, data governance practices, and metadata requirements to ensure the accuracy, integrity, consistency, security, and accessibility of enterprise geospatial data.
• Collaborates with Campus Planning and Space Management, Facilities Management departments, and other university stakeholders on the collection and review of geospatial information to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Develops geospatial analysis and decision-support tools that support campus planning, space management, facilities operations, utilities, capital projects, and other university administrative units.
• Collaborates with Information Technology (IT) on GIS system maintenance and integration with enterprise business systems, including integrated work management systems (IWMS), real estate management, document management, and other location-based systems.
• Manages GIS-related projects and consultants, and collaborates with planners, architects, engineers, IT professionals, and other stakeholders, to improve workflows, data integration, and enterprise GIS capabilities.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and consultation on GIS technologies and geospatial data management. Promotes GIS best practices and supports the effective use of enterprise GIS applications throughout Facilities Management.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including enterprise geospatial database administration, ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Enterprise), GIS application and systems integration, geospatial data governance, and support of facilities, infrastructure, planning, or related GIS operations.

Desired Licenses/Certifications:

• GISP Certification 

Contract Type
Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.

Posted Date

8/13/2026

GIS Data Engineer

https://careers.ebscoind.com/PRADCO/job/Birmingham-GIS-Data-Engineer-AL-35242/1401647500/

Date:  Jul 18, 2026

Location:  

Birmingham, AL, US, 35242

Onsite or Remote:  Hybrid

Company Name:  PRADCO Inc.

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Moultrie (www.moultrie.com) is the leader in game feeders and cellular camera innovation, building products used by hunters, property owners, and others for real-time remote monitoring.

 

We take pride in developing deep user understanding, obsessing about the details, and going the extra mile to show our users we love them. Moultrie is customer-driven – hardware, software, marketing, and customer success teams collaborate to deliver a quality user experience.

 

We are guided by the following principles: Customer Obsession.; Excellence is the Standard.; Bias for Action.; Act Boldly.; Deliver Results.; Hire and Develop the Best.; Be Curious and Learn.; Win as a Team

 

Job Summary

Moultrie is actively growing its geospatial capabilities across existing Mapbox-based mobile applications, upcoming web experiences, and support for machine learning and data science workflows. This role helps ensure geospatial data is identified, acquired, transformed, documented, and delivered with quality and reliability.

 

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior GIS Developer in building and maintaining GIS data workflows using open-source tools.
• Acquire, clean, transform, and load geospatial datasets to support product, engineering, and analytics use cases.
• Execute against defined priorities and deadlines while raising risks early and communicating status clearly.
• Perform quality assurance checks to improve data completeness, consistency, and usability.
• Document data lineage, transformation methods, assumptions, and known gaps (for example, counties/states with missing data).
• Contribute to repeatable geospatial processes and help improve internal GIS standards over time.
• Support occasional off-hours on-call needs for geospatial operations.
• Participate in interviews and provide hiring feedback when requested.

 

What Success Looks Like

• Priority geospatial initiatives are delivered by agreed deadlines with clear documentation.
• Data products are complete where possible, with clear documentation of missing or unavailable data.
• GIS workflows are repeatable, documented, and trusted by partner teams.
• Cross-functional teams can reliably use geospatial outputs in products, analytics, and planning.

 

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional GIS experience.
• Hands-on experience with QGIS, PostGIS, GDAL, Mapbox, Python, and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to build or support cloud hosted geospatial ETL/data preparation workflows.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and communicating technical details clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, curiosity, and ownership mindset.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of GIS experience.
• Experience supporting geospatial needs for product teams and/or machine learning/data science initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud computing in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Spatiotemporal Asset Catalogs (STAC) and cloud native geospatial formats.

 

What We Offer

• The funding and long-term focus of a privately-held company, combined with the energy of a startup.
• The opportunity to work with cutting edge geospatial tools in an emerging GIS team.
• Remote-friendly culture with an optional annual hunting trip.

 

Essential Job Function

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

 

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

 

Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
Job Segment: Cloud, Open Source, GIS, Geology, QA, Technology, Engineering, Quality

GIS Intern

https://jobs.decaturutilities.com/en/postings/02e63517-23ea-4133-ad84-a5cc7d08da47

Collecting, verifying, and maintaining accurate GPS and GIS data for Decatur Utilities gas, water, wastewater, and electric infrastructure. This position performs field mapping and asset inventory using GPS/GNSS equipment paired with mobile GIS applications. The GIS Intern works closely with field crews and office staff to ensure utility assets are accurately documented and maintained within the Enterprise GIS system.

Key Responsibilities

A commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.

•  Collect high-accuracy GPS/GNSS data for utility infrastructure including gas, water, wastewater, and electric assets.
•  Locate and map utility features such as valves, hydrants, meters, manholes, transformers, poles, service lines, and underground facilities.
• Perform field verification of existing GIS utility data and update discrepancies between field assets and system maps.
• Utilize GPS equipment, tablets, and mobile GIS applications to capture spatial and attribute information.
•  Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, photographs, and supporting documentation for utility assets.
•  Read and interpret utility maps, mylars, as-built drawings, construction plans, and engineering schematics.
•  Follow company policies, industry standards, safety, and applicable regulations related to utility mapping and data integrity.
• Edits and creates GIS based data using ArcGIS Pro
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Successful completion of Sophomore year (60 credit hours) in a
  Geographic Information Systems or equivalent related Geographic Information Systems field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to analyze and prepare reports and short business correspondence. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel) as required to perform job tasks.  This includes using software applications for email, word processing, database tracking and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry such as area, circumference and volume to practical business situations.
• Ability to apply some judgement to carry out detailed and well-established procedures and methods, such as completing detailed forms and recording complex data.
• Available to work scheduled times; good organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; maintain professional business appearance and image; subject to random drug testing and driver’s license checks. Field work required.

About Decatur Utilities

Decatur Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services in the greater Decatur, Alabama area. The more than 190 employees who make up the DU family are dedicated to providing safe, reliable utility services at the lowest possible rate and to meet the needs of our customers.

Alabama 9-1-1 Board: GIS Program Manager

Posting Expires:  June 22, 2026

https://www.al911board.com/announcements/were-hiring

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Program Manager position administers and supervises the activities of an agency involved in planning, organizing, coordinating and delivering high level GIS services. Work involves responsibility for providing technical expertise and supervision of day-to-day implementation and operation of the GIS within the context of programs and policy directives; coordinating GIS activities; managing GIS vendor and/or partnership contracts; planning and organizing system development activities, and other public and private GIS-related project management activities under the general supervision of an agency executive. The work of the GIS Program Manager is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and guidelines, and is reviewed through reports, conferences, ongoing evaluation, and system performance.

https://www.al911board.com/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026.06.10_GIS_Program_Manager_1.pdf

Visit the link above for all details.

Geographic Information System Supervisor -Jefferson County (Development Services)

Link to full post: https://pbjcal.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/JobsQuest/job/Merit-System/Geographic-Information-System-Supervisor--Jefferson-County--Development-Services-_R0015374-1

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

06/01/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 27

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Geographic Information System (GIS) Supervisor for its Development Services Department. GIS Supervisors perform administrative and technical activities to ensure the design and functionality of GIS hardware and software resources within the context of programs and policy directives. The GIS Supervisor must have extensive knowledge of terminology, methods and practices used in GIS mapping and addressing systems as well as knowledge of the standards for GIS indexing systems according to legal standards, local, state and departmental specifications and guidelines. The GIS Supervisor exercises considerable discretion and independent judgement in their work. The GIS Supervisor also assists in the coordination of hardware, software, and data cabling activities, service vendor contracts, planning and organizing system development through subordinate staff. This position supports the Planning and Zoning Division and is responsible for maintaining the Permits, Licensing, and Land (PLL) System. This position is a supervisory level job. The GIS Supervisor may coordinate with subordinate supervisors to plan employee schedules and timelines for completing various assignments. The work performed by a GIS Supervisor is primarily conducted in an office setting and includes few physical tasks.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$70,532 - $109,408

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• Work experience supervising or working in a lead capacity in a GIS or IT environment to include training and reviewing work of coworkers or staff.

• Work experience creating and editing (e.g., creating/editing fields, setting dropdown options, programing with SQL or Oracle) in GIS databases (Esri, ArcGIS, MapInfo).

• Work experience maintaining a GIS database to include spatial analysis (e.g., modeling problems geographically) and data extraction (e.g., creating scripts to efficiently isolate data).

• Work experience with database reporting software (e.g. Crystal Reports, ArcGIS data reporting).

Option B:

• Work experience supervising or working in a lead capacity in a GIS or IT environment to include training and reviewing work of coworkers or staff.

• Associate degree in Geographic Information Systems or related IT field.

Option C:

• Work experience supervising or working in a lead capacity in a GIS or IT environment to include training and reviewing work of coworkers or staff.

• Geographic Information Systems Certificate or Certification from an accredited organization (e.g., Alabama Certified Mapper Designation, US Armed Forces, GISCI, GISP ).

Option D:

• Work experience supervising or working in a lead capacity in a GIS or IT environment to include training and reviewing work of coworkers or staff.

• GIS Specialist in the Merit System.

TARGERTED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Education in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including but not limited to an Associate's degree or higher in GIS, Geography, or Geospatial Mapping and/or certification from an accredited source (e.g. ArcGIS, GISCI, ASPRS, Esri Technical). 

• Work experience using spatial database software such as SQL or Oracle (e.g., creating/editing fields, setting dropdown options, programming, etc.).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains and creates department interest and efficiencies by attending meetings, tracking productivity, creating reports, representing department findings in court, maintaining equipment, suggesting or creating department policy changes, creating or editing procedures, and maintaining physical and digital files.

• Enters or modifies basic records in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database and/or on a paper map (e.g., property owner changes, property splits or combinations, jurisdictional assets, voting districts) using techniques such as coordinate geometry and keyboard entry of tabular data.

• Enters or modifies complex or impactful records in external databases or internal Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases (e.g., right of ways, roads, annexations, deannexations, new subdivisions, new construction, reconstruction) using techniques such as coordinate geometry and keyboard entry of tabular data.

• Researches, verifies accuracy and completeness of, and assigns records to staff of GIS related information in preparation of it being entered into GIS database.

• Engages on cross-department/municipality projects by working with others to establish goals and deadlines for projects, performing duties within scope of the project, and communicating throughout projects (e.g., attending meetings, producing reports) to stay informed or communicate progress towards goals.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

• Participates in new GIS vendor software or equipment selection.

• Provides service to internal and/or external customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

City of Madison, AL: GIS Coordinator

Closing Date: Continuous

This position involves the organizing and execution of the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and modification of the City’s GIS to support city function and provide services to the general public.

Salary: $29.71 - $32.79 Hourly

Location : Madison, AL

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 26-00023

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 01/30/2026

*$0 Cost Individual Health/Dental Premium
*RSA - Retirement Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $29.71 to $32.79 per hour, based on experience. 

This position may remain open until filled or until receipt of sufficient number of applications. 

Examples of Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides GIS support to departments within the city through the creation of specialized maps and mapping applications.
• Creates and distributes maps to private engineers, surveyors, and members of the general public.
• Creates and maintains multiple databases such as flood zones, land use, zoning, city limits, soils, hydrology, geology, topography, political districts, storm sewers, and other infrastructure that make up the base mapping for the City.
• Designs, implements and supports web pages and applications hosted on GIS servers; knowledge in Python or Arcade is a plus
• Formulates, designs, and runs complex geographic queries, builds complex topologically structured databases and files; formulates conclusions from spatial analyses; works with staff in the interpretation, analysis, and presentation of technical data.
• Works with staff in the interpretation, analysis, and presentation of technical data; collects and converts GPS or UAS collected data into formats directly compatible with GIS software utilized by the department; designs and creates executable data dictionaries into field collectors; recommends improvements to the data entry system.
• Assumes responsibility for major projects or particularly complex GIS problems in areas of GIS specialization
• Coordinates with outside entities including private engineers and surveyors, Madison County, Limestone County, and the City of Huntsville for approval of street names.
• Reviews legal descriptions for accuracy for LOMR submittals to FEMA, annexations, zonings, and easement/right-of-way vacations or dedications
• Assists in providing pertinent information needed for city projects.
• Manages the assignment and distribution of city addresses and maintain the GIS address database to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Creates and maintains all parcel-related data, including but not limited to parcel splits, parcel numbers, subdivision names, lot and block, addresses, ownership, and flood zone information within City permitting software (NWS).
• Assists with reviewing of new building permits (e.g. plot plans, foundation surveys, elevation certificates)

More Information can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonal/jobs/5220407/gis-coordinator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

City of Daphne, AL: GIS Analyst

Closing Date: 2/10/2026 5:00 PM Central

Salary: $60,000.00 - $76,000.00 Annually

Location: 1705 Main St. Daphne, AL

Job Type: FULL TIME

Job Number: DAP-00638

Department: CITY DEVELOPMENT

Division: PLANNING

Opening Date: 01/27/2026

Description

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical work functions associated with preparation, update and maintenance of computerized property maps and records in the city’s geographical information system (GIS). This position is responsible for administering the City’s ARCGIS Enterprise license; ensuring the City is compliant with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the documentation of corporate limits and associated jurisdiction, and; producing standardized and custom maps, and performing analyses and producing work products for various city departments using GIS data.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/daphneal/jobs/5152654/gis-analyst?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

***This position has been filled - no longer taking applications***

Job Summary

Responsible for providing day-to-day technical and administrative support for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program, including data collection, data management, mapping, and user support in alignment with the GIS Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

(Duties may not include all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties which

may be performed.)

1. Develop and maintain GIS feature data for applications, analysis, and map production

using a variety of datasets, including transportation, engineering, environmental, and

cadastral data.

2. Collect, convert, validate, and document spatial data and metadata in both office and field

environments.

3. Perform routine GIS data manipulation and processing, including queries, geoprocessing,

basic spatial analysis, and cartographic production using desktop and web-based GIS

applications.

4. Assist in the preparation of lease, easement, or premises exhibits, including reading and

interpreting metes and bounds descriptions and preparing map exhibits.

5. Assist with the design, deployment, and maintenance of GIS web applications and field

data collection tools.

6. Perform tasks related to document scanning, indexing, content extraction, migration, and

metadata management.

7. Communicate with internal users to produce maps and reports and translate technical GIS

concepts into user-friendly information.

8. Provide training and support to end users for GIS tools and applications through in-person,

email, and remote sessions.

9. Travel to port facilities, construction projects, and terminal operations to support GIS data

collection and inspection activities, including work in inclement weather.

10.Work under the direction of, and provide support to, the Senior GIS Specialist.

11. Perform other duties as assigned

Contact Mary Mekkers for more information mary.mekkers@alports.com

**The application process is now closed**

https://www.galandtrust.org/open-positions

Job Summary: This position entails two primary functions. The first is to create digital maps of property boundaries based on legal descriptions found in real estate deeds and/or surveys. The second is to maintain digital files of the maps generated and other documents related to GALT’s conservation easement portfolio and to manage other databases as needed. More specifically, tasks within each area of responsibility will include:

Cadastral Survey Reading & Mapping

1. Digitally mapping individual real estate parcels/tracts using data from real estate deeds and legal descriptions . Final maps will be in .kml, .kmz, or .shp files depending on the need. Maps can be generated from systems such as AutoCAD or Esri’s ArcGIS Pro.

2. Applicant must be able to create maps from source documents and survey calls. Deed reading services such as Deed Reader Pro can be used to support deed interpretation, but the applicant must also be able to map without AI assistance and not relying on county tax assessor maps.

3. Applicant must become familiar, if not already familiar with, different data source types in Georgia and Alabama. For example, Alabama surveys often use the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) data showing land divided into a grid of townships and sections, while Georgia surveys often reference "land lots", referencing specific, smaller parcels of land created within those sections for ownership or sale.

4. Applicant must be able to look up and pull recorded deeds from courthouse records.

5. Applicant will need to compare changes in boundaries when a property is sold or subdivided by reading and mapping legal descriptions and/or surveys.

Records Management

1. The Records Manager will be responsible for maintaining property records on a Microsoft SharePoint database as well as in a conservation-specific database.

2. The Records Manager will set up new folders and files as necessary to track transferred and subdivided properties.

3. The Records manager will need to call landowners, closing attorneys, surveyors or other related parties as needed to clarify questions related to deeds and surveys. Customer contact skills are important.

4. There will be additional record management duties on a routine basis as well as associated with special projects and portfolio record updates.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Commitment to the goals and mission of GALT. •
• Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree, or documented training in GIS, Mapping, Surveying or other related fields. Applicants are encouraged to describe pertinent experience.

To Apply:

Please submit your letter of interest and resume to lcompton@galandtrust.org. Email inquiries only, please. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications!

The website for this job posting can be found here: https://jobs.aag.org/job/gis-specialist/80265673/

Description

Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist analyzes and monitors system applications, programs, and/or databases. Specialists create test data and evaluate test results to determine system/application performance and identify potential errors. Specialists design, develop, and modify system applications, programs, and/or databases. GIS Specialists analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development, public health) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data to identify spatial relationships. Specialists design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases using multiuser relational database management systems (e.g., ArcGIS, Oracle, Microsoft SQL) in order to develop and map thematic layers of GIS data (e.g., administrative areas, site addresses, ownership and tax parcels, health trends, Orthophotos, etc.). GIS Specialists create and modify system documentation and user guides. Specialists train others to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. They aid programmers/analysts or other personnel. GIS Specialists serve as on-site administrators for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems. GIS Specialists do not have any supervisory responsibilities.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
• Assigns and Verifies addresses for the City of Birmingham according to NENA Standards, Alabama 911 Board Best Practices, as well as all State and Local Ordinances
• Analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development, public health, election coordination) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data to identify spatial relationships.
• Verifies the accuracy and completeness of geospatial and tabular data records by reviewing spreadsheets, legal descriptions, aerial maps, paper or digital drawings, or ArcGIS/ESRI data to identify data errors and ensure all Geographic Information System (GIS) database information is correct and up to date.
• Creates, maintains, and updates a Geographic Information System (GIS) database by updating or entering tabular or geospatial data using specialized GIS software (e.g., Esri, Arc Info, ArcGIS) to ensure GIS data is up to date.
• Produces, maintains, and distributes data layers, maps, tables, or reports by performing data extraction and various spatial analysis techniques using GIS database and various reporting software to provide requested information and meet user needs.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
• Engages on cross-department/municipality projects by working with others to establish project goals and deadlines, performing duties within the project scope, and communicating throughout projects (e.g., attending meetings, producing reports) to stay informed or communicate progress towards goals.
• Creates training materials and facilitates training sessions to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including but not limited to an associate’s degree or higher in GIS, Geography, or Geospatial Mapping and/or certification from an accredited source (e.g., ArcGIS, GISCI, ASPRS, Esri Technical). 
• Work experience using spatial database software such as SQL or Oracle (e.g., creating/editing fields, setting dropdown options, programming, etc.).

 

Critical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Next-Gen 911 (NG911) systems and standards
• Knowledge of automated mapping and information processing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) computer system operations.
• Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) hardware (e.g., plotters and scanners), data communication, and network methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of GPS systems used for mapping.
• Knowledge of ESRI software (e.g., MapInfo, Arc/Info, ArcGIS, etc.).

 

Preferred Knowledge:

Knowledge of Tyler’s Enterprise Public Safety Suite