Geospatial Analyst II
State of South CarolinaJob Responsibilities
Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation
Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!
Science | Service | Sustainability
Under limited supervision, the GIS manager will perform the independent analysis, design, implementation, modification and upgrade of agency applications for geographic information systems and spatial data for the agency. Emphasis will be placed on SCDES GIS Infrastructure maintenance, security updates, and software updates.
Job Duties:- Implement, maintain and provide technical support for geographic information applications as assigned. Support and streamline spatial data procedures through model builder, ArcServer, and ArcGIS Portal. Adheres to Information Technology application development standards.
- Design, implement and/or modify web, mobile and client/server-based GIS applications for program areas. Provide technical backup to other modules as assigned. Adheres to Information Technology application development standards and security requirements.
- Act as technical consultant to customers and work with other technology staff to ensure applications adhere to Information Technology application development standards. Assist with problem resolution.
- Prepare and maintain system documentation for applications supported. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in geography or a related field and work experience in the development and maintenance of geographic information systems; or an associate degree in geography or a related field and expert-level work experience in the development and maintenance of geographic information systems.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in utilizing ESRI’s ArcGIS Maps SDK.
- Proficient in scripting and development languages (Python, HTML, CSS, JQuery and Bootstrap, C#).
- Knowledge of SQL Database, ArcGIS Server Administration for ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Advanced editing techniques.
- Knowledge of GIS software standards and capabilities, database design and spatial statistics.
- Ability to establish working relationships with management, committee / work team members and customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- P107 Drone Pilots License GIS Professional Certification
Additional Comments
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
- Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions