Senior GIS Lead & Data Architect - 4 Day Week On-Site

Greenwood County Government; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood County Government is seeking a GIS Coordinator to lead and manage the County’s GIS operations, ensuring accurate geospatial data for departments, the public, and partners. You will guide projects, standards, and system-wide integration while serving as a technical lead in data management and programming.

The role requires hands-on work with ArcGIS Pro/Server and ArcGIS Online, plus scripting in Python and web apps in JavaScript/TypeScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible GIS experience.
• Experience coordinating GIS projects and working with multiple departments preferred.
• Experience with ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Portal required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages GIS operations, services, and projects.
• Establishes and enforces GIS data standards, workflows, and procedures.
• Coordinates and supports County departments, municipalities, and external partners in GIS-related projects, data initiatives, and decision-making processes.
• Assists the IT/GIS Director with strategic planning and GIS program development.
• Administers and maintains the County’s enterprise GIS environment including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online/Portal.
• Publishes and manages map and feature services for County departments and public websites.
• Designs, maintains, and secures enterprise geodatabases (SQL Server / ArcSDE).
• Assists other GIS staff in maintaining and updating GIS data layers.
• Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with County and State GIS standards.
• Develops scripts and custom tools using Python.
• Creates and maintains GIS web applications using modern programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Implements dashboards, field data collection apps, and interactive web maps using ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, or related tools.
• Performs advanced spatial analysis and produces analytical maps, reports, and visualizations.
• Manages and maintains GIS data supporting the 911 dispatch center, ensuring compliance with NG911 standards.
• Coordinates addressing, street centerline, and MSAG updates with E911, USPS, and telecommunications partners.
• Serves as the County’s primary liaison for regional and state GIS coordination efforts.

Skills

GIS leadership

Data management

ArcGIS Pro

Python scripting

JavaScript/TypeScript

Web mapping

SQL Server/ArcSDE

NG911 compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Portal

ArcGIS Server

SQL Server

ArcSDE

JavaScript

Job description

Greenwood County Government is seeking a GIS Coordinator to lead and manage the County’s GIS operations, ensuring accurate geospatial data for departments, the public, and partners. You will guide projects, standards, and system-wide integration while serving as a technical lead in data management and programming.

The role requires hands-on work with ArcGIS Pro/Server and ArcGIS Online, plus scripting in Python and web apps in JavaScript/TypeScript.