GIS Coordinator

Greenwood County Government; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood County Government is seeking a GIS Coordinator to lead and manage the County’s GIS operations, ensuring accurate geospatial data for departments, the public, and partners. You will guide projects, standards, and system-wide integration while serving as a technical lead in data management and programming.

The role requires hands-on work with ArcGIS Pro/Server and ArcGIS Online, plus scripting in Python and web apps in JavaScript/TypeScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible GIS experience.
• Experience coordinating GIS projects and working with multiple departments preferred.
• Experience with ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GIS leadership

Data management

ArcGIS Pro

Python scripting

JavaScript/TypeScript

Web mapping

SQL Server/ArcSDE

NG911 compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Portal

ArcGIS Server

SQL Server

ArcSDE

JavaScript

Job description

Greenwood offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and small-town charm. It’s a place where your career and quality of life go hand in hand. We are currently looking for a GIS Coordinator. 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.

4 day work week: Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:30pm (On-site)

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 four (4) 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