GIS Specialist 1, 2, or 3

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, is hiring a GIS Specialist (Level 1–3). You will develop, maintain, and update geospatial data for water wells, generate maps, and support online systems while collaborating across the division.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree related to geography or geology and experience with ESRI GIS tools, geodatabases, and cartographic principles. Strong communication is essential in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in cartography, forestry, geography, geology, or related field.
• Experience with GIS applications and ESRI software.
• Knowledge of relational spatial databases and data analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication; collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update water well receptor data and create maps using GIS/ESRI tools.
• Respond to GORA requests and update EPD’s Drupal site; support online systems (LEMIR/GEOS/FIS).
• Test software, provide input to IT, and QA data for online systems; assist external customers.
• Collaborate across the Division and participate in modernization projects.

Skills

GIS software

Geodatabases

Cartography

Spatial databases

Data analysis

Data dissemination

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in cartography, forestry, geography or geology

Tools

ESRI GIS Software

Drupal

GEOS

LEMIR

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:GIS Specialist 1, 2, or 3Agency:Department of Natural ResourcesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005734Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:$36,752.25-$51,607.15Job Description:NOTE: This job may be filled at the 1, 2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria.Under the supervision of the Response and Remediation Program Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating water well and drinking water well receptor data; generating various maps and figures using GIS and ESRI software; responding to GORA Requests; updating EPD’s website (Drupal); and processing HSRA Release Notifications. The incumbent will also be expected to provide support for current EPD online Systems (LEMIR/GEOS/FIS), including but not limited to serving as backup for the Land LEMIR Administrator and providing support by assisting external customers, uploading documents, quality control/quality assurance of data, testing and troubleshooting online systems, and pursuing maintenance with EPD IT and the contractor. As part of EPD's Modernizing Permitting and Compliance System Project, the incumbent will be expected to test various software and provide input to EPD IT. The incumbent must possess good written and verbal communication skills and work collaboratively with others across the Division.Preference may be given to applicants with:Experience with Geographic Information System applications, tools, and resources, including familiarity with ESRI GIS Software, geodatabases, cartographic principles, and common software toolsExperience with relational, multi-user spatial database design, development, and management, including the integration of existing databases (spatial and non-special)Experience with collection, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial and related data/informationGeneral knowledge of State Cleanup Program (HSRA, GBA, VRPA)General knowledge of current EPD Online Systems (GEOS/LEMIR)This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( https://www.naces.org/members ) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators ( https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/ ).The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Minimum Qualifications:Associate degree in cartography, forestry, geography, geology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.