GIS Analyst

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement– York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement– York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

 
 
Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We are hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt GIS Analyst in the GIS Division of the Information Technology Department.  The purpose of this position is to create and maintain IT products for the GIS workgroup and the clients/departments it supports. This position assist IT staff when developing and managing databases related to spatial data; and directly uses GIS technology and supports its use by others.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 117: $27.33 - $32.79 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:  

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assists database administrator for spatial data, ensures quality control protocols are followed for data maintenance and data flow process documentation is maintained (including metadata). 
• Establishes audit procedures to ensure that the accuracy of the data is being evaluated at every step.
• Manages highly complex GIS projects to update systems, improves efficiency or implements new software or methodology.  
• Delivers customer service and technical support to citizens and county departments with information requests related to GIS projects, mapping websites, dashboards and other technologies.
• Coordinates with Public Safety Communications, Emergency Management, Assessor’s Office, Planning, Engineering, and other departments to ensure data and information products are meeting their needs.
• Monitors workflows and data needs so recommendations can be made to increase efficiency and accurate decisions can be made when setting priorities.  
• Provides decision making support by performing advance analysis of spatial data using GIS technology to answer questions asked by staff or the public.  Uses spatial and quantitative methods such as pattern recognition and descriptive statistics.
• Creates and manages online tools using spatial data
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning Engineering or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of GIS technology, data management, cartography or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:  

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands:  Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.  

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:   May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $27 - $41