Coastal Resilience & GIS Impact Specialist

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, long-term and

Life insurance for employees and fam

15 days annual leave

15 sick leave days

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement options (SCRS / ORP)

Job summary

The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium is seeking a Coastal Resilience and GIS Extension Specialist to support its Resilience Extension Program. This role combines extension programming, geospatial analysis, and partnership development to help coastal communities identify science-based resilience solutions.

You will lead resilience planning efforts, develop decision-support tools, and liaise with SCOR to deliver stakeholder-driven data products and technical assistance across South Carolina and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, environmental science, marine science, natural resources, planning, environmental policy, public administration, coastal management, or a related field.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or similar geospatial technologies.
• Experience with geospatial data analysis, visualization, and map development.
• Experience with community engagement, outreach, extension, planning, or stakeholder-driven initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common workplace software.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead extension programs that help coastal communities address resilience challenges related to flooding, coastal hazards, climate variability, and environmental change.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local governments, community organizations, state and federal agencies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, trainings, and stakeholder engagement activities that support resilience planning and decision-making.
• Provide technical assistance and science-based information to communities and decision-makers.
• Represent the Consortium at meetings, conferences, workshops, and outreach events throughout South Carolina and the region.
• Conduct geospatial analyses to support resilience planning and coastal management.
• Develop and maintain maps, StoryMaps, dashboards, web applications, and other geospatial products.
• Support vulnerability assessments, resilience planning, and applied research through GIS analysis and visualization.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Community engagement

Written communication

Project management

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium is seeking a Coastal Resilience and GIS Extension Specialist to support its Resilience Extension Program. This role combines extension programming, geospatial analysis, and partnership development to help coastal communities identify science-based resilience solutions.

You will lead resilience planning efforts, develop decision-support tools, and liaise with SCOR to deliver stakeholder-driven data products and technical assistance across South Carolina and