Part-Time GIS Data & Spatial Forecasting Assistant

Atlanta Regional Commission; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking a part-time, temporary staff member to support spatial data collection and processing for spatial economic model development and socioeconomic forecasting within the Office of Research and Innovation.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with local government data (parcel, tax digest, zoning, land use, Census) and proficient in Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, with strong time-management and independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Urban Planning, Public Policy or related field, or currently enrolled in a related degree with GIS coursework.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Familiarity with local government data (parcel, tax digest, zoning, land use, Census) and data management.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes spatial data (Census, parcel, tax digest, zoning, land use, group quarters, college enrollment, regional growth).
• Supports employment estimation, socioeconomic forecasting, spatial economic modeling, and analysis of regional growth scenarios.
• Performs additional duties to support ARC goals and objectives.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking a part-time, temporary staff member to support spatial data collection and processing for spatial economic model development and socioeconomic forecasting within the Office of Research and Innovation.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with local government data (parcel, tax digest, zoning, land use, Census) and proficient in Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, with strong time-management and independent work skills.