GIS & Planning Specialist - Permitting & 911 Addressing

Meade County, SD; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Meade County Planning Department is seeking a GIS-focused professional to maintain the County’s GIS data, support planning and development review, and manage 911 addressing. You will prepare maps, reports, and exhibits for meetings and external customers while coordinating with the GIS software provider.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in GIS/Planning with 1–2 years of related experience, a valid SD driver’s license, and certifications in On-Site Wastewater and Permit Technician within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Planning or related field.
• 1–2 years of related experience or apprenticeship/internship.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota.
• Certification by State of SD DANR in On-Site Wastewater System within 60 days of hire.
• ICC Certified Permit Technician within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GIS database layers and geographic data for subdivisions, parcels, district boundaries, city limits, and platting jurisdictions.
• Create maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for meetings and external customers.
• Coordinate with GIS software provider to update online mapping and manage subscriptions.
• Review permit applications (building, septic, approach, sign) for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Assign and correct 911 addresses; respond to nuisance and development inquiries; prepare reports and data extracts.

Skills

GIS data management

Maps and reporting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in GIS/Planning

Job description

Meade County Planning Department is seeking a GIS-focused professional to maintain the County’s GIS data, support planning and development review, and manage 911 addressing. You will prepare maps, reports, and exhibits for meetings and external customers while coordinating with the GIS software provider.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in GIS/Planning with 1–2 years of related experience, a valid SD driver’s license, and certifications in On-Site Wastewater and Permit Technician within