What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal GIS Specialist (10879, Grade 28) position at Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
Salary : $73,523.00 - $132,614.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type : Career
Job Number : 10879
Department : PGC Planning
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
The Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission seeks an experienced, detail oriented, and highly skilled GIS Professional to serve as a Principal GIS Specialist in the GIS Section of the Information Management Division.
For over 90 years, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has enjoyed a national reputation for excellence in planning and today, serves the culturally diverse populations of Prince George's and Montgomery Counties on the border of Washington, D.C. The Planning Department provides county-wide planning functions including long range planning as well as reviews of development applications for Prince George's County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 960,000 residents and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews. Prince George's County is also home to many attractions such as Northwest Stadium, National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park. If you are interested in working for the Prince George's County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Principal GIS Specialist position.
Reporting directly to the GIS Manager, the Principal GIS Specialist shall proficiently deliver a wide range of dynamic analytical products using ESRI desktop and web platform resources. Experience researching, editing, and performing QA / QC on spatial data such as parcels, addresses, zoning, land use, and development data, administering GIS servers and databases, and creating public facing mapping applications and dashboards is a desired plus. Experience in querying and task automation via Oracle SQL, Python, and Arcade expressions is also desired. To be successful in this role, you must manage competing priorities and deadlines; accurately complete assignments with minimal supervision; and communicate well with the team, customers, and leadership.
This position provides all the tools necessary and flexibility to succeed and is ideal for anyone interested in being part of a best-in-class GIS Section.
Important Skills and Characteristics :
- Comprehensive understanding of GIS concepts and best practices.
- Experience with enterprise level GIS planning, development and maintenance
- Ability to independently manage, coordinate, and lead several GIS projects simultaneously.
- Ability to foster the development of professional business relationships with citizens, county agencies and Commission staff.
- Eagerness to explore and excel in new technical areas.
- Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative with a good work ethic, a cooperative spirit, and creative thinking.
- Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies.
Examples of Important Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will possess the following :
Supplemental Information
Class / Specification : Principal GIS Specialist
WHY PRINCE GEORGE'S PLANNING?
Amenities :
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $73,523 - $132,614 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Principal GIS Specialist level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.
The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
Plan Employee Contribution Plan C 9.5%
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20% : Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse / Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
Is your degree in Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Data Science, or a related technology field?
What is your skill level with ESRI GIS Software?
How many years of experience do you have providing GIS services?
What is your experience managing customer requests for GIS Services?
What is your experience level with enterprise GIS environments?
What is your skill level with database development?
What is your skill level with database or server administration?
Do you hold current technical or professional certifications - (GISP, ESRI, ASPRS, Oracle or other RDBMS, Project Management certifications)?
Do you have experience with local government business experience such as land records, land development activity, and permitting?
Required Question
Salary : $15,000 - $30,000
