GIS and Technology Coordinator
Alamance County Government
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Job summary
Alamance County Government is seeking a Technology Program Coordinator to lead the Environmental Health GIS program and manage unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology initiatives. The role requires coordinating data, equipment, and staff to support public health decisions.
The candidate should have a strong background in GIS, environmental health, and program management, with knowledge of FAA regulations for UAS.
Qualifications
- Requires 4-year degree in physical/biological sciences or NEHA-accredited EH program with licensure or relevant experience
- Experience with GIS data management, wells, septic systems, and environmental health programs preferred
- Knowledge of FAA UAS restrictions and environmental health regulations a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and maintain the Environmental Health GIS program with accurate spatial data for inspections and public health decisions
- Oversee GIS datasets related to wells, septic systems, food establishments, and environmental hazards
- Lead GIS software, databases, and application configuration; provide troubleshooting and user support
- Evaluate new GIS technologies and data sources to improve program capabilities
- Supervise staff in technical aspects of the program
- Develop and manage agency UAS and GPR technology programs compliant with FAA regulations and internal policies
Skills
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Job description
To promote and protect public health and the environment through education, surveillance, inspection, consultation, and enforcement of local and state laws, rules, and regulations in accordance with proper policies and procedures. This position performs complex professional, analytical, and technical work in the implementation, development, maintenance, enhancement and presentation of spatial geographic data, as related to the function of the Geographic Information Systems and other technologies in our department.
- Develop, manage, and maintain the Environmental Health GIS program, ensuring accurate spatial data to support inspections, surveillance, planning, and public health decision-making;
- Oversee creation, updating, and quality control of GIS datasets related to wells, septic systems, food establishments, complaints, environmental hazards, and other regulatory program areas;
- Serve as the technical lead for GIS software, tools, database management, and application configuration to provide troubleshooting and user support;
- Evaluate and recommend new GIS technologies, software upgrades, data sources, and analytical methods to improve program capabilities to supervisor;
- Supervise staff in the technical aspects of this program
- Develop, implement, and manage the agency’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology programs, ensuring alignment with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements;
- Maintain compliance with FAA regulations, state laws, and internal policies related to UAS;
- Train staff in safe and effective use of UAS and GPR equipment;
- Manage equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, calibration, repairs, and lifecycle planning for UAS, sensors, batteries, and GPR systems;
- Evaluate new technologies, software, and tools to provide recommendations for upgrades, procurement, or program expansion to supervisor;
- Acts as a consultant to other environmental health specialists, to contractors, and engineers both within and outside of the health department, and state agencies;
- Evaluate land to determine suitability for installation of on-site ground absorption wastewater systems
- Evaluate installations of on-site ground absorption wastewater systems
- Evaluate sites for location of wells and collect water samples for analysis.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with 30 semester hours of course work in the physical or biological sciences and two years of experience in environmental health; or a four-year or Master Degree in Environmental Health from a program which is accredited by the National Environmental Health Association and one year of experience in environmental health.
Registered as a Sanitarian by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners. Must be authorized in Onsite Wastewater in the State of North Carolina.
Valid driver's license with driving record evaluation suitable for driving county owned vehicles.
Fluent in Spanish and English languages in both oral and written form
- Ability to communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel; exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of environmental laws, rules, and procedures, as well as an understanding of the concepts of public health law.
- Knowledge in microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, and other physical and earth sciences.
- General knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies relating to environmental health and community resources.
- Considerable knowledge of communicable diseases, vector control, solid waste management, and protection of water supplies.
- Working under the Onsite Wastewater supervisor, this position coordinates the Onsite Well Water and Quality Assurance programs and as such requires extensive knowledge in area of specialty.
- Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports.
- Ability to motivate and educate business and property owners and the consuming public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health.
- Must be able to periodically lift heavy objects, walk over rough terrain, and maneuver in close surroundings.
- Must be proficient in both written and oral communications.
- Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities and perform assignments.
- Ability to coordinate work in a specialized program.
- Ability to plan and implement education programs.
- Ability to work with others in solving the more complex environmental problems.
- Knowledge and ability to use personal computer in a Windows and Web Based Environment and experience with Geographic Information Systems and related software.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Integrity – Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge
- Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures
- Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks;
- Teamwork – Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal
Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.
A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.
Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.
Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.
All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.
There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded.
Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.
Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.
Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)
Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider
Health Education and Counseling
Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.
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