Roads & Transportation GIS Specialist — Spatial Analytics

JobsQuest; Kentucky; On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a GIS Specialist for the Roads and Transportation Department. The role analyzes, designs, and develops GIS applications and databases using ArcGIS tools.

The specialist creates test data, evaluates performance, and assists in training and support to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. Responsibilities include maintaining GIS databases, producing data layers, and supporting urban planning and infrastructure projects with spatial analyses.

Qualifications

• GIS-related qualifications required for employment consideration.
• Experience maintaining GIS databases and spatial analysis.
• Reading legal descriptions and creating GIS databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to internal and/or external customers.
• Analyze GIS data for use in various settings using ArcGIS to identify spatial relationships.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of geospatial and tabular data records.
• Create, maintain, and update a GIS database with tabular or geospatial data.
• Produce, maintain, and distribute data layers, maps, tables, or reports.
• Engage in professional development and awareness of field developments.
• Collaborate on cross-department projects and communicate progress.

Skills

GIS Tech II

Spatial analysis

Data extraction

Map creation

Legal descriptions interpretation

Education

Associate's Degree in Geographic Information Systems or related IT field

Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Tools

ArcGIS

MapInfo

MapOracle

Access

SQL

Crystal Reports

Arc GIS data reporting

Job description

Jefferson County is seeking a GIS Specialist for the Roads and Transportation Department. The role analyzes, designs, and develops GIS applications and databases using ArcGIS tools.

The specialist creates test data, evaluates performance, and assists in training and support to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. Responsibilities include maintaining GIS databases, producing data layers, and supporting urban planning and infrastructure projects with spatial analyses.