GIS Specialist

KaMin; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KaMin is seeking a Geographic Information Science professional to support land, timber, and mineral data management in the Kaolin Belt region. The role combines GIS analysis, database maintenance, and dashboard development to empower daily operations and strategic decisions.

You will coordinate with foresters, surveyors, and other stakeholders, ensure data accuracy, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while pursuing professional GIS credentials or further education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geographic information science, geosciences, data analytics, or other Data Sciences.
• Associate level experience in GIS, database management, and/or spatial data management.
• Two years of experience with GIS, database management, and spatial data analysis.
• Proficiency with GIS software, AutoCAD, SQL databases, Microsoft Office applications, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate land, timber, and mineral spatial data management to support KaMin’s strategy.
• Maintain data inflow/outflow in a database and create data profiles.
• Develop and maintain dashboards translating department data for staff and leadership.
• Collaborate with foresters, surveyors, and others on property evaluations and reports.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives in CI programs.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geosciences/Data Science

Associate degree in GIS or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Mining

SQL databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supports and coordinates the use of departmental spatial data related to land, timber, and mineral resources in support of KaMin’s business strategy. Utilizes knowledge of geoinformatics and experience to aid in departmental database management, map creation, special analysis, and automation. Ensure members of the Geology and Land Management Department are supplied with accurate data and statistics required for day-to-day operation. Supports the development of new department procedures and roles.

Dimensions of Job

Primarily in the United States, especially the Georgia-South Carolina "Kaolin Belt".Works independently and in unison with department manager. Reviewed yearly regarding performance, project progression, and department contributions. Coordinates with consulting foresters, surveyors, and others involved in property evaluations and reports, etc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports KaMin’s growth by coordinating the implementation of short to long-term strategies for land, timber, and natural resource spatial data management, in accordance with KaMin’s environmental and natural resource management principles.
• Structures, analyzes and maintains land, timber, and mineral data, by:
  • Utilizing and analyzing department data using a GIS based program.
  • Maintaining several dashboards to translate department data to other members.
  • Create individual data profiles for each property assigned.
• Maintain the inflow and outflow of department data into a database.
  • Identifying and entering all pertinent department data into a designated database.
  • Ensure recorded data is accurate and up to date.
  • Pertinent data to include but not be limited to: Property locations, property ownership, mineral agreements, timber agreements, dill core data, lab testing, hauling, asset valuation, mineral reserves, and lease information.
• Assists with maintenance of non-essential property activities and related data management (e.g. employee hunting club, academic field trips, etc.).
• Assist mineral resource acquisitions using specific and detailed data analysis.
• Participate in quality, safety, environmental, other human resource, production, and management programs as required for the safe, efficient, and quality oriented performance of assigned duties and activities.
• Pursue Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities and training; and assist with other CI projects.
• Promotes KaMin’s vision, principles and desired culture, and builds a high-performance organization by developing competencies of staff and by creating a work environment that fosters motivation.
• Bachelor’s degree in geographic information science, geosciences, data analytics, or other Data Sciences.
• Associate level experience in GIS, database management, and/or spatial data management.
• Demonstrate computer analysis skills (GIS, AutoCAD, Carlson Mining Software, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Azure Sql, Sql Server etc.).
• Strong technical comprehension and competence
• Effective written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage different and often conflicting objectives, projects, or activities.
• Ability and desire to seek and obtain either: professional GIS license, higher education degree, or continuing education credits.

Working Conditions

• Works 90% of time in an office setting and 10% in the mining or forest field.
• Occasional to frequent travel to other plant sites or properties along the Georgia Fall Line area.

Travel Required

Yes . Occasional to frequent travel to other plant sites or properties.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Geological Science or related field.

Experience

Required

Proficiency with tools such as GIS software, AutoCAD, SQL databases, Microsoft Office applications, and related technologies

Two years of experience with GIS, database management, and spatial data analysis.

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