GIS Coordinator – Planning & Zoning

Town of Harrisburg, NC; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Town of Harrisburg, NC is seeking an experienced GIS professional to administer and continuously improve the Town’s GIS, databases, and applications. You will produce maps, analyses, and visualizations to support planning, engineering, and public works, and provide technical GIS support to multiple departments and external partners.

Qualifications include a 4-year degree in geospatial fields and 3–5 years of GIS experience, plus a NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Planning, Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related field and 3–5 years of professional GIS experience.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain geospatial datasets and enterprise geospatial databases.
• Develop maps, data visualizations, and analytical reports.
• Conduct research and spatial analyses to support planning, infrastructure, and operations.
• Provide GIS support to Town departments and respond to inquiries from external agencies and the public.

Skills

GIS

Data management

Spatial analysis

Map production

Technical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography/Geospatial Science/Planning/CS/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Esri GIS

SQLite

Job description

Who We Are

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest-growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top ten affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a work culture where customer service excellence is our #1 priority.

What We Need

An employee in this class is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Town's Geographic Information System (GIS), including enterprise geospatial databases, data integrity, spatial analysis, cartographic production, and GIS application support. Responsibilities include managing and maintaining geospatial datasets; developing maps, data visualizations, and analytical reports; conducting research and spatial analyses to support planning, infrastructure, and operational decision-making; and ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and reliability of GIS information. The employee provides technical GIS support and expertise to Town departments not limited to Planning, Engineering, Public Works, Stormwater, Parks and Recreation, Code Enforcement, Administration, assists the public with GIS-related requests, and responds to inquiries from external agencies, consultants, and other organizations as appropriate. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director and is evaluated based on technical proficiency, accuracy, quality of work, effectiveness in meeting departmental objectives, and feedback from Town officials, staff, and the public.

Required Education And Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major coursework in Geography, Geospatial Science, Planning, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field and at least 3 to 5 years of professional GIS experience, including data management, spatial analysis, and map production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Preferred

Experience working in local government or supporting municipal operations, including planning, engineering, public works, utilities, parks and recreation, or other public sector environments. Familiarity with SQLite data format. GISP certification, Esri technical certifications, or other relevant GIS credentials preferred.

What We Offer

An excellent comprehensive benefits package and a desirable place to work where employees feel appreciated for their contributions.

The hiring range is $67,643 - $84,141 annually and starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and prior experience. Eligible for $2,500 sign-on bonus upon hire.