What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at Wicomico County?
Job Summary
The Department of Planning, Zoning, & Community Development is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Enterprise GIS Analyst to assist with the standardization, management, and creation of data and applications within the ESRI Enterprise Platform. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring data consistency, optimizing workflows, and delivering enterprise-wide geospatial data and solutions for our department as well as a variety of departments of the Wicomico County government. Under the general supervision of the GIS Manager, the GIS professional will support long-range planning initiatives and program administration activities for Wicomico County.
Duties
- Assists in the data development and maintenance of an enterprise GIS platform for the Planning Department.
- Assists other County departments with GIS data development, GIS software training and related activities.
- Researches, compiles, creates data and related mapping for access by County departments.
- Creates and implements interactive web maps and data collection tools for a variety of County departments.
- Develops custom GIS tools/scripts using SQL, Python, Survey123, Collector.
- Conducts and presents advanced GIS analyses of spatial data for users, as well as elected and appointed officials within County government.
- Coordinates internal team members and interns in the completion of spatial data development and collection projects.
- Obtains and manages grants, consultant contracts, and project / program budgets; and
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Planning or a closely related field with an emphasis on GIS;
- 3-5 years of GIS experience and knowledge in areas of work concentration.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS XX, ArcPro, ArcGIS online, Experience Builder, Survey 123, Portal and Model Builder);
- Experience with SQL, Python, JavaScript, HTML;
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to pass drug test and background check.
Join us as we leverage the power of GIS technology to drive impactful projects. Your expertise will play a crucial role in our mission to deliver innovative solutions through effective spatial analysis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,978.00 - $76,755.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- GIS: 3 years (Required)
- ESRI ArcGIS: 3 years (Required)
- SQL: 3 years (Required)
- Python: 3 years (Required)
- JavaScript: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,978 - $76,755