GIS Administrator

Job Summary

The Department of Public Utilities/City of Orangeburg seeks a skilled GIS Administrator to administer Geographic Information System (GIS) and related databases. This role is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating GIS databases, providing short, middle, and long-range planning, managing GIS servers and software, and creating custom GIS applications.

Key Responsibilities

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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.

Requirements

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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.

Working Conditions

This role may require working after normal business hours, weekends, holidays, Standby Duty, or being called out as needed 24 hours/day 7 days/week.

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