Public Safety GIS Lead — E911, Analytics & Mapping

Dorchester County; Summerville, St. George (SC, SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County is seeking a skilled GIS professional to develop, coordinate and implement the County’s GIS databases and applications with local government and public safety agencies. You will manage E911 data, update mapping layers, and support dispatch operations while maintaining data accuracy and reliability.

The role requires a Master’s in GIS Technology and several years of public safety GIS experience, with strong data analysis, visualization, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in GIS Technology or related discipline.
• Four years of GIS experience in public safety or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Knowledge of NENA NG-911 i3 standards preferred for GIS.
• GISP or relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GIS activities with public safety departments and outside agencies.
• Manage all GIS data for the Consolidated Dispatch Center including updates and support.
• Assist in maintaining addressing and road centerline data for E911 systems.
• Set up and operate GIS to manage relational databases and produce maps/reports.
• Provide GIS analysis, data manipulation, and archive data as needed.
• Develop GIS data sources and coordinate data standards with GPS collection.
• Provide hardware/software support and train new users.
• Prepare data analyses, visualizations, dashboards, and summaries for public safety.
• Present findings to government bodies and external stakeholders.
• Attend trainings and stay current with GIS trends; support during emergencies.

Skills

GIS analysis

Data management

Data visualization

Public safety GIS

Stakeholder collaboration

Staff training

Education

Master's Degree in GIS Technology

GISP certification preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS data collection

Job description

Dorchester County is seeking a skilled GIS professional to develop, coordinate and implement the County’s GIS databases and applications with local government and public safety agencies. You will manage E911 data, update mapping layers, and support dispatch operations while maintaining data accuracy and reliability.

The role requires a Master’s in GIS Technology and several years of public safety GIS experience, with strong data analysis, visualization, and stakeholder collaboration skills.