GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST I

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County's Board of Assessors seeks an entry-level GIS professional to manage geospatial data, create maps, and support county operations. The role emphasizes maintaining data quality, producing clear maps, and providing geospatial insights to multiple departments.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field, with preferred GIS coursework or certificates. Collaboration with county staff and adherence to standards are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS or related field required; other degrees acceptable with GIS coursework or certificate.
• Proficiency in geospatial data management and map creation.
• Ability to learn county policies and procedures and apply GIS tools accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage enterprise geospatial data to ensure completeness and accessibility for internal and external users.
• Perform basic geospatial analyses using geoprocessing and statistical software to provide insights.
• Design and develop digital maps to support county operations, programs, and planning.
• Support management of county assets (facilities, IT network, water infrastructure) via geospatial technology.
• Follow GIS standards, Fulton County policies, and Code of Ethics; perform other related duties as required.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Geospatial data analysis

Map production

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS

Geography/GeoScience

Earth & environmental sciences

Computer Science

Job description

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION

CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geographic Information Science, GIS Technology, Geospatial Technology, Geospatial Applications, Information Technology or a related field required; other degrees are acceptable if they include coursework and/or a supplementary GIS certificate: Geography, GeoScience, earth and environmental sciences (e.g. Geology, Meteorology), biological sciences (e.g. Biology, Ecology), engineering and surveying, Computer Science; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position, however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license and GISP certification preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, please.

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to support Fulton County operations through the management, maintenance and analysis of geospatial data, the development of maps and other forms of data visualization, and the use of geospatial and related technologies to help manage county physical assets. This classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position.

Essential Functions

Creates and manages enterprise geospatial data to ensure completeness, availability, and accessibility of data to internal and external customers; follows data maintenance standards and procedures to ensure the of accuracy geospatial data.

Designs and performs basic geospatial analyses using geoprocessing and statistical software aimed at providing insights into the social, natural and built environments; collects, cleans, massages and prepares data for anlysis; produces reports, maps and other graphical displays to communicate analysis findings.

Designs and develops digital maps using geospatial data for the purpose of supporting county business operations, programs, and strategic planning; designs and produces digital maps according to established standards and to meet the specific requirements of the customer; designs and develops supplemental forms of data visualization.

Supports departments in managing County physical assets such as facilities, the IT network and the water and waste water infrastructure through the use of geospatial technology; coordinates with County personnel and contractors to ensure that assets are accurately represented in the geospatial database; configures, maintains and provides user support for geospatial applications used by departments to manage assets; coordinates field collection of asset locations and characteristics.

Performs all geospatial functions, tasks and assignments in accordance with established GIS standards, Fulton County policies and procedures, and Fulton County Code of Ethics.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:

• Customer Service Under Pressure: Provides clear, professional technical support and problem resolution for internal and external users in fast-paced or high-demand environments.
• Operational Planning & Execution: Applies disciplined planning, data accuracy standards, and structured workflow execution to complete geospatial tasks and projects on time.
• Adaptability & Rapid Problem-Solving: Quickly analyzes changing data, system issues, or field conditions and implements effective technical solutions with minimal guidance.
• Team Cohesion & Communication: Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of geospatial findings, system updates, and operational impacts.
• Safety & Risk Awareness: Maintains strong situational awareness and adheres to safety protocols during field data collection, site verification, or equipment use.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Requires the ability to provide semi-formal training to others in specific areas using furnished teaching materials.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.