GIS Coordination Support Specialist
DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a GIS Coordination Support Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC
*This position is hybrid; 1 day per week will be in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Assist GIS Coordination Program Manager in implementation of Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC) initiatives, including administrative support for 6 subcommittees and technical support for working groups.
- Works closely with the GIS Coordination Program Manager to assist in planning, developing, and evaluating Council policies, strategies, and initiatives.
- Must possess excellent written communication skills in order to write charters, technical reports, updates, minutes, framework dataset schemas, and website designs.
- Research technical solutions, create and update geospatial datasets, and create online content including applications and websites.
- Compiles data from multiple sources, automates data edits using scripting or automation tools, and quality checks data for publication.
- Must have a strong understanding of ArcGIS Pro as well as ArcGIS Online tools including Experience Builder, StoryMaps, Survey123, and other applications to create online content needed by working groups and committees.
- Be able to communicate with working group members to document application or website needs, research solutions to implementation, and report options to the working group.
Required Skills:
- 3 Years - Experience using Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop suite of applications, including, but not limited to ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.
- 3 Years - Strong understanding of how to edit and maintain GIS data in the Esri ArcGIS suite of products.
- 3 Years - Expertise in data visualization and cartography to help explain patterns and issues and producing static GIS maps for effective communication
- 3 Years - Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and experience in applying geospatial workflows and solutions, data management and analysis.
Desired Skills:
- 3 Years - Exposure to and understanding of the fundamentals of online mapping tools and knowledge of NC OneMap
- 3 Months - Experience in an SDE versioned multi-user environment is preferred.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.