Admin - GIS Administrator - Orangeburg, United States - Department of Public Utilities/City of Orangeburg

Description

• Creates, maintains, and updates GIS database.
• Provides short, middle and long-range planning.
• Manages GIS servers and software.
• Creates and designs custom GIS applications.
• Provides technical support for custom applications and packaged software products.
• Organizes geospatial data.
• Evaluates performance and effectiveness of current GIS services and systems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.
• Operates a personal computer and other electronic devices.
• Communicates with DPU Division Directors, supervisor, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, laborers, the public, and other individuals as needed.
• May be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, holidays, Standby Duty or be called out as needed 24 hours/day 7 days/week.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Information Engineering, cartography, planning, engineering or a related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in administering, creating and maintaining GIS databases, servers and applications; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must reside within a radius of Orangeburg, SC that allows for a 30-minute maximum response.
• Must possess valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Geographic Information Systems Professional Certification (GISP) or equivalent experience.

• Must have GIS training with strong knowledge of SQL databases.
• Must have considerable experience with ESRI software and a fundamental understanding of object-oriented programming.