GIS MANAGER

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority seeks a GIS Manager to lead the Planning & Research Division, overseeing enterprise GIS, data management, and analytical solutions to support CPRA’s mission. The role directs GIS staff, manages geodatabases, and delivers timely maps and spatial analyses for agency decisions.

Office location in Baton Rouge; compensation highlights include a maximum annual salary of $117,998.

Qualifications

• Seven years of GIS experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus five years of GIS experience.
• Experience leading GIS teams and managing enterprise GIS environments.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees GIS section personnel and CPRA’s enterprise GIS environment by establishing priorities, assigning work, managing workloads, and ensuring timely delivery of geospatial products and analyses.
• Manages the CPRA Projects Geodatabase with quality control and standardized workflows.
• Coordinates GIS activities supporting CPRA land rights, infrastructure planning, and project mapping.
• Reviews GIS deliverables for accuracy and CPRA standards; develops maps for annual plans and public communications.
• Maintains oyster lease data from LDWF and ensures accurate geospatial information for land rights and operations.
• Provides GIS training and mentoring to CPRA staff on ArcGIS Pro, data management, and cartographic techniques.

Skills

GIS leadership

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or geospatial field

Tools

Spatial databases

Job description

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as GIS Manager within the Planning & Research Division. The GIS Manager provides leadership and technical expertise in the management, integration, analysis, and application of geospatial data and enterprise GIS resources to support agency programs, projects, and decision-making in furtherance on CPRA’s mission.

• Seven years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
• Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus six years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus five years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Directs and oversees GIS Section personnel and CPRA’s enterprise GIS environment by establishing priorities, assigning work, managing workloads, and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, reliable, and high-quality geospatial products, services, applications, and analytical solutions.
• Manages the CPRA Projects Geodatabase, ensuring accurate and reliable project data through quality control, standardized workflows, and coordination with agency staff to resolve data discrepancies.
• Manages GIS activities and geospatial data supporting CPRA land rights, infrastructure, planning and project mapping, delivering timely maps and spatial analyses to support agency decisions and operations.
• Reviews GIS deliverables for accuracy and compliance with CPRA standards and develops maps supporting the Annual Plan, agency leadership, public communications, and other initiatives.
• Maintains and updates oyster lease data from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), identifying CPRA-acquired leases and ensuring accurate geospatial information to support land rights, project planning, and operational activities.
• Provides GIS training, technical assistance, and mentoring to CPRA staff on GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro, spatial analysis, data management, and cartographic techniques while promoting standardized workflows, data quality, and GIS best practices across the agency.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, or Promotional

Office Location:150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Compensation: The maximum salary for a GIS Manager is $117,998 annually.

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.