Geospatial Analyst

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to design and maintain web GIS applications, manage authoritative spatial datasets, and support ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online workflows.

You will develop Python-based automation to improve data quality, system efficiency, and decision-making across campus, with potential for hybrid work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise incl. Portal/Server and sharing settings.
• Experience developing Python scripts for GIS automation (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python).
• Experience building web GIS apps with ArcGIS Online/Enterprise tools.
• Experience managing geospatial data, metadata, QA/QC, governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain web GIS applications and dashboards.
• Develop Python automation to improve data quality and workflows.
• Support ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online workflows across campus.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise administration

Python scripting

Web GIS development

Data governance & QA/QC

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Python (pandas, GeoPandas)

SQL

REST APIs

CAD/BIM data

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Geospatial Analyst

Department: DAF Facilities Planning and Programming

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSCFrom the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job SummaryThis position designs and maintains web GIS applications, manages authoritative spatial datasets, supports ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online workflows, and develops Python-based automation to improve data quality, system efficiency, and decision-making across campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering, configuring, or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, hosted feature layers, web services, users, groups, sharing settings, and publishing workflows.
• Experience developing Python scripts for GIS automation using ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, pandas, GeoPandas, SQL, REST APIs, or related libraries and tools.
• Experience developing and supporting web GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, and related Esri tools.
• Experience managing enterprise geospatial data, including geodatabases, hosted feature layers, metadata, schema design, data validation, QA/QC, and data governance standards.
• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems, databases, APIs, CAD, BIM, asset management systems, or facilities management systems.
• Experience supporting mobile GIS data collection workflows, GPS/GNSS data collection, and field-to-office data integration.
• Experience creating maps, dashboards, reports, and spatial analysis products for operational decision-making.
• CAD experience, especially with facilities, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or campus mapping data.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Strong knowledge of geospatial concepts, spatial data management, cartography, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and web GIS application design
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, enterprise geodatabases, hosted feature layers, web maps, feature services, dashboards, and mobile GIS applications
• Ability to develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and document Python scripts for GIS automation, data processing, QA/QC, reporting, and workflow improvement
• Knowledge of GIS data governance practices, including metadata, schema standards, authoritative data management, data validation, version control, and documentation
• Ability to work with relational databases, SQL, APIs, spreadsheets, CAD data, and other data sources commonly used in facilities, planning, public safety, and campus operations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to translate business needs into geospatial workflows, applications, maps, and data products
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, provide training and support, and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, document work clearly, and coordinate with IT, operational departments, academic users, and external partners
• Full-time with potential for hybrid work. Occasional travel across campus for project support and collaboration. Occasional travel for conferences and training.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date 09/12/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 12, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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