Geographic Information System Specialist

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan (pension)

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist to analyze and monitor system applications, programs, and/or databases. GIS Specialists analyze data using ArcGIS applications, maps, and tabular data to identify spatial relationships and develop thematic layers.

Incumbents create and modify system documentation, train others, and provide on-site administrator support for various applications, managing updates and user access as required.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a GIS Tech II in the Merit System.
• Experience maintaining a GIS database with spatial analysis, data extraction, and map creation."
• Experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, annexations, land surveys, etc.).
• Experience creating GIS relational databases (e.g., ArcGIS, MapInfo, MapOracle, Access, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with database reporting software (e.g. Crystal Reports, Arc GIS data reporting, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
• Analyzes GIS data for urban planning, infrastructure development, public health, or election coordination using ArcGIS and tabular data.
• Verifies accuracy of geospatial and tabular data records.
• Creates, maintains, and updates a GIS database.
• Produces, maintains, and distributes data layers, maps, or reports.
• Engages in professional development and knowledge of current practices.
• Collaborates on cross-department projects and communicates progress.
• Conducts training by creating materials and sessions.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS data interpretation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems or related IT field

Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Tools

ArcGIS

MapInfo

MapOracle

Access

SQL

Job description

Geographic Information System Specialist - City of Birmingham

LOCATIONS

Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE

09/14/2026

PAY GRADE

Grade 25

TYPE

Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist to analyze and monitor system applications, programs, and/or databases. Specialists create test data and evaluate test results to determine system/application performance and identify potential errors. They also design, develop, and modify system applications, programs, and/or databases. GIS Specialists analyze GIS data for use in various settings (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure development) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data in order to identify spatial relationships. Specialists design or coordinate the development of integrated GIS spatial or non-spatial databases using multiuser relational database management systems (e.g., AcrGIS, 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.). Incumbents create and modify system documentation and user guides and train others in order to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. They provide assistance to programmers/analysts or other personnel while serving as on-site administrators for various applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Birmingham 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:

$57,595 - $89,356

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Option A

• Work experience as a GIS Tech II in the Merit System

Option B

• Work experience maintaining a GIS database to include spatial analysis (e.g., modeling problems geographically), data extraction (e.g., creating scripts to efficiently isolate data), map creation (e.g., web services, creating layers).
• Work experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, annexations, land surveys, etc.).
• Work experience creating GIS relational databases (e.g., ArcGIS, MapInfo, MapOracle, Access, SQL, etc.).
• Work experience with database reporting software (e.g. Crystal Reports, Arc GIS data reporting, etc.).

Option C

• Work experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, annexations, land surveys, etc.).
• At least an Associate’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems or related IT field.

Option D

• Work experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, annexations, land surveys, etc.).
• Geographic Information Systems Certificate or Certification from an accredited organization (e.g., Alabama Certified Mapper Designation, US Armed Forces, GISCI, GISP, etc.).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

• Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
• 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 in order 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 in order 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, ArcInfo, 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 in order 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 goal 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.
• Conducts training by creating training materials and facilitating training sessions in order to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

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 50 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 Countyprovides 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/agencyoperates 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 [e-mail] 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.

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.