GIS Specialist - Spatial Data & Mapping Expert

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking a GIS Specialist to analyze and monitor system applications and databases. The role uses ArcGIS to identify spatial relationships and Develops/updates GIS databases for various applications, including urban planning and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include training others, documenting processes, and supporting on-site administration for GIS applications while ensuring compliance with procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• Work experience as a GIS Tech II in the Merit System.
• Experience maintaining a GIS database with spatial analysis and data extraction.
• Experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (deeds, annexations, land surveys).
• Experience creating GIS relational databases (ArcGIS, MapInfo, MapOracle, Access, SQL).
• Experience with database reporting software (Crystal Reports, ArcGIS data reporting).

Responsibilities

• Provides service to internal and external customers.
• Analyzes GIS data for urban planning, infrastructure development, public health, and election coordination.
• Verifies accuracy of geospatial and tabular data records.
• Creates and updates GIS databases to keep data current.
• Produces, maintains, and distributes maps, tables, or reports using GIS tools.
• Performs training and develops materials to share knowledge and ensure standards.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Data extraction

Geospatial interpretation

Training

Education

Associate’s Degree in GIS

GIS Certificate

Tools

ArcGIS

MapInfo

MapOracle

SQL

Crystal Reports

Job description

Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking a GIS Specialist to analyze and monitor system applications and databases. The role uses ArcGIS to identify spatial relationships and Develops/updates GIS databases for various applications, including urban planning and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include training others, documenting processes, and supporting on-site administration for GIS applications while ensuring compliance with procedures and standards.