GIS Coordinator

• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Contract
• Job #12256

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a GIS Coordinator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Indianapolis, IN.
 
*This position is mostly remote, with the occasional requirement to travel to local and national conferences.

Job Description:
The GIS Coordinator conducts planning and surveillance activities related to the measurement and visualization of communicable diseases, health conditions, health resources/accessibility, and public health preparedness activities.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly engage with stakeholders and partners at the GIO, other agencies, state/local health departments, the private sector, etc.
• Manage GIS team project work deliverables and deadlines through the use of project management skills (communication, organization, metric tracking, etc.)
• Serve as team leader/point of contact for the Public Health Geographics team under the Data Products program in the Office of Data & Analytics
• Utilize data governance best practices, especially those related to GIS products
• Familiarity with how to utilize GeoAI (or ability to learn the skill)
• Provide geostatistical analysis, measurements, or reports related to communicable disease surveillance, outbreaks, disasters and public health preparedness activities.
• Create and maintain visualizations of data and statistical results.
• Creates and maintains accurate geospatial datasets.
• Develop and maintain workflows that integrate datasets and automate analytical methods.
• Develop web-based applications utilizing both configurable services and customized development.
• Utilizes appropriate geographic information system software and other statistical packages.
• Provides recommendations to supervisors and developers regarding data workflow methodology.
• Assists the client when activated with logistical support.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 2 Years - Knowledge of geospatial concepts
• 2 Years - Knowledge of appropriate cartographic designs and solutions
• 2 Years - Work in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software
• 2 Years - Work in ESRI ArcGIS Software as a Service platform and configurable applications
• 2 Years - Work with Python, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcPy, and other data science packages, including web automation and scraping capabilities
• 2 Years - Work with JavaScript and ArcGIS JavaScript API
• 2 Years - Knowledge of SQL within Oracle and SQL Server platforms
• 4 Years - Managerial/supervisory experience within a health-related field, data/technology-related field, or in another comparable field
• 2 Years - Ability to engage with stakeholders and partners at the GIO, other agencies, state/local health departments, private sector, etc.
• 2 Years - Project management skills (communication, organization, metric tracking)
• 2 Years - Experience with data governance best practices (GIS-specific data governance)

Desired Skills:

• 1 Year - Experience with GeoAI

This position is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff 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.