Geospatial GIS Analyst & Data Solutions Lead

Isle of Wight County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight County is seeking a GIS Analyst to collaborate with County staff, citizens, businesses and agencies to apply geospatial solutions. The role trains staff, maintains GIS assets, and supports department use of GIS to address tasks.

Responsibilities include producing deliverable map products, updating core data layers, answering questions, and coordinating with outside agencies on GIS data changes. The position emphasizes safety and public service.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field and 2 years of relevant work experience with geospatial technologies, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Requires a Geographic Information Systems certification or demonstration of equivalent skill level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise and currency in GIS processes.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the architecture and contents of all County GIS data.
• Work with staff to ensure the County’s GIS data is current and meets their needs.
• Update county-wide core data layers as changes occur.
• Train staff in GIS data management and new GIS software.
• Answer GIS questions from and assist citizens, businesses, staff, and other governmental agencies.
• Produce deliverable map products and new data sets for county staff, citizens, and outside agencies.
• Observe all approved safety and health policies and procedures pertaining to his/her work activities and perform all work tasks in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with County policy.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS data management

Staff training

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or related field

GIS certification

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

MS Office

Job description

Isle of Wight County is seeking a GIS Analyst to collaborate with County staff, citizens, businesses and agencies to apply geospatial solutions. The role trains staff, maintains GIS assets, and supports department use of GIS to address tasks.

Responsibilities include producing deliverable map products, updating core data layers, answering questions, and coordinating with outside agencies on GIS data changes. The position emphasizes safety and public service.