GIS Coordinator

Greenwood County Government

Greenwood (SC)

On-site

USD 60,916 - 91,375

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Greenwood County is seeking a working GIS Manager to oversee the County’s GIS operations, ensuring accurate, reliable geospatial data for county departments, the public, and external agencies. You will coordinate GIS projects across departments and provide technical expertise in data management, mapping, analysis, and system administration.

You will be a technical lead performing complex GIS analysis and programming, guide long-term GIS planning and standards, and integrate GIS with other County

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a GIS-related field with five+ years of GIS experience.
Experience coordinating GIS projects across departments.
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal required.
Knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., SQL Server) and data governance.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages GIS operations, services, and projects.
Establishes and enforces GIS data standards, workflows, and procedures.
Coordinates with county departments and external partners on GIS initiatives.
Administers and maintains ArcGIS Enterprise/Server environments.
Develops scripts and tools using Python; creates web apps with JavaScript/TypeScript.
Produces analytical maps, reports, and dashboards; supports 911 GIS data needs.

Skills

GIS leadership

Project coordination

Python scripting

JavaScript/TypeScript

ArcGIS/Esri knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Portal

ArcGIS Server/Enterprise

SQL Server

Job description

In this position you will manage and oversee the County’s GIS operations, ensuring accurate, reliable, and accessible geospatial data for County departments, the public, and external agencies. You will also coordinate GIS projects across departments, and provides technical expertise in data management, mapping, analysis, and system administration. You will be a working manager and technical lead - performing complex GIS analysis, programming, and system configuration - while guiding long-term GIS planning, standards, and integration with other County systems.

You will be working independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:30pm

Salary Range: $60,916.95 - $91,375.42

You will be working independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:30pm

Salary Range: $60,916.95 - $91,375.42

Primary duties and Responsibilities of the position (And any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our overarching team goals)

Plans, organizes, and manages GIS operations, services, and projects
Establishes and enforces GIS data standards, workflows, and procedures
Coordinates and supports County departments, municipalities, and external partners in GIS-related projects, data initiatives, and decision-making processes
Assists the IT/GIS Director with strategic planning and GIS program development
Administers and maintains the County’s enterprise GIS environment including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online/Portal
Publishes and manages map and feature services for County departments and public websites
Designs, maintains, and secures enterprise geodatabases (SQL Server / ArcSDE)
Assists other GIS staff in maintaining and updating GIS data layers
Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with County and State GIS standards
Develops scripts and custom tools using Python
Creates and maintains GIS web applications using modern programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript
Implements dashboards, field data collection apps, and interactive web maps using ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, or related tools
Performs advanced spatial analysis and produces analytical maps, reports, and visualizations
Manages and maintains GIS data supporting the 911 dispatch center, ensuring compliance with NG911 standards
Coordinates addressing, street centerline, and MSAG updates with E911, USPS, and telecommunications partners
Serves as the County’s primary liaison for regional and state GIS coordination efforts

Additional Duties:

Assist IT staff as needed for equipment and software installations
Provide Helpdesk support and training for County employees
Performs related work as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible GIS experience, including GIS data management and web mapping applications
Experience coordinating GIS projects and working with multiple departments preferred
Experience with ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal required
Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise/Server environments preferred
Knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., SQL Server), GIS data models, and data governance principles required
Experience with scripting or automation tools such as Python is preferred
Familiarity with web technologies or programming languages such as JavaScript or C# is a plus
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Professional GIS certification (e.g. GISP) preferred

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Greenwood County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Greenwood County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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