GIS Coordinator

maine; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Maine Public Utilities Commission's Emergency Services Communications Bureau seeks a GIS Coordinator in Augusta to maintain NG9-1-1 GIS layers and support addressing procedures. You will work with municipal officers to keep roads and addresses current and provide training on the maintenance system.

Ideal candidates will have strong ArcGIS skills, data management experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders while contributing to a critical public safety

Qualifications

• Three-year combination of education, training, and/or experience related to GIS operations.
• Knowledge of Esri products ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
• Ability to transfer data from maps by digitizing and maintain GIS layers.
• Strong communication and ability to write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Update roads and addresses using aerial photography and GPS data.
• Perform QA/QC on 9-1-1 GIS layers and address standards.
• Consult with state, county, and municipal officials on road naming and numbering.
• Provide training on the online maintenance request system and addressing procedures.

Skills

Communication

Digitizing

Coordinate systems

Data analysis

GIS workflows

Education

Three-year GIS education/experience

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise Portal

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Job Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator

Division: Emergency Services Communications Bureau

Code: 9554

Opening date: October 5, 2026

Closing date: October 23, 2026

Location: Augusta, ME

Salary: $44,948.80 - $62,774.40 annually plus a 32.5% retention stipend

About Us

The Public Utilities Commission's Emergency Services Communication is responsible for the implementation and management of Maine's Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) system. GIS is the foundation upon which NG9‑1‑1 location and call routing services are built.

The Role

The Public Utilities Commission Emergency Services Communication Bureau is seeking a GIS Coordinator to support and maintain the GIS layers that are required by the NG9-1-1 system within the State of Maine. This position works with Municipal and/or County Addressing Officers to ensure the addresses, roads, and responder layers are up to date and accurate. This position is also responsible for providing training for the online maintenance request system, and Maine's 9-1-1 addressing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Updating the accuracy of roads and addresses using aerial photography and GPS collection.
• Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control on the 9-1-1 GIS layers.
• Consults with and advises various state, county and municipal officials on standards related to road naming and property numbering. Provides GIS application and addressing standards training for Addressing officers to obtain maximum participation.
• Provides outreach to other private and governmental entities on the use of 9-1-1 GIS layers. Also, seeks out new data sources from private and governmental entities.

Why This Role is Exciting

This opportunity to join the ESCB team as a GIS Coordinator will enable you to leverage your experience and knowledge of GIS as part of an experienced 9-1-1 GIS team in Maine's efforts to ensure precise location information, accurate emergency call routing, and efficient response navigation to get the right help to the right place when your fellow Mainers and visitors need it most. This role blends technology, analysis, and real-world impact as you work alongside other GIS professionals and 9-1-1 trainers and analysts to make the system work reliably and efficiently.

• Hybrid Work Flexibility : Work remotely three days a week and spend two days a week in our office in Augusta. (Must reside in Maine)
• Professional Development : Access to ongoing training and growth opportunities to support your career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture : Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives are both necessary and valued.

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• A three (3) year combination of education, training, and/or experience directly related to the operation, development, and/or maintenance of GIS systems. The following skills and traits are equally necessary:
• Knowledge of Esri products like ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal .
• Knowledge of resource analysis and sources of mapped and tabular data.
• Knowledge of relational database management systems and concepts.
• Knowledge of spatial analysis quality requirements.
• Knowledge of mapping reference and coordinate systems.
• Knowledge of design and operation of GIS.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems.
• Ability to transfer data from maps and other media by digitizing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and schedule computer and equipment use.
• Ability to interpret aerial photographs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Valid Class C driver's license
• Physical ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for up to 8 hours per day

Contact Information:

For more information or questions, please contact Tanya Lavoie, Maine Public Utilities Commission, at [e-mail] or 207-287-1360.

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