GIS Coordinator

Are you a GIS professional with a passion for land conservation, outdoor recreation, and improving the quality of life for present and future generations?

Come join our team at Great Parks!

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative GIS Coordinator to assist the organization in advancing capital projects, natural resource data collection, map making, database management, and geospatial education. Housed within the Planning and Design Division, you'll work alongside park planners, landscape architects, construction managers, and civil engineers to ensure our GIS database is accurate and up to date. You’ll act as a liaison between other departments, like collaborating with Marketing on mapping and wayfinding projects or assisting our Conservation and Parks division with in-the-field analysis.

Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends.

The successful candidate will:

Manage, administer and maintain ESRI Enterprise and SQL databases, including data, roles and privileges.

Create GIS solutions for park district staff in various departments to assist with their collecting and managing of data.

Manage online and portal GIS sites. Develop and publish web maps for use in field applications.

Develop, interpret and maintain GIS and global positioning system (GPS) data.

Gather and verify field data for utilization in mapping applications.

Create digital and paper maps using park district data, as well as other public and private organizations’ data, for internal, external, and public consumption.

Prepare base maps for use by other departments in preparing and updating park maps and signage.

Review and prepare GIS layers and datasets for use by other staff or other organizations requesting assistance. Verify legal descriptions of deeds, easements and plots.

Perform special studies and analyses through GIS and GPS applications.

Perform a variety of administrative functions in support of division activities, including licensure and upgrades related to GIS software.

Manage data pertaining to property records, leases and easements.

Analyze property for potential acquisition and development including participating in field work during GPS data collection and integrating GPS data with GIS.

Review and update data available through Cincinnati Area GIS (CAGIS) and provides updates to CAGIS.

Train and instruct others in the use of GIS applications and basic GIS, GPS and related technology.

Conduct research into technical capabilities and trends and makes recommendations for new technologies to improve efficiency and provide competitive advantage in services.

Assist Director of Planning with recommendations for future software needs.

Manage implementation of new modules in databases including training, testing and data migration.

Troubleshoot and resolve all technical problems for GIS software and hardware. This can include immediate issues on an on-call basis during off-duty hours.

Perform job duties in accordance with Great Parks of Hamilton County’s policies, procedures, and performance expectations.

Maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, GIS, cartography, geography, computer science or related field is required.
• Three to five years professional experience with ESRI GIS applications and related database management systems required.
• Experience with web map development, Web security Vector and Raster Analysis.
• Understanding of ecological principles, ecosystem processes, and the procedures, techniques and methods utilized in vegetation mapping and wildlife habitat modeling.
• Knowledge of remote sensing and satellite imagery interpretation and analysis applicable to a broad, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive ecosystem management.
• Land use practices, surveying, planning, land acquisition, cartographic and engineering principles; project planning and implementation.
• Application of job-related software including ESRI ArcMap, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite; editing and working with shapefiles, geodatabases, structured query language, SDE Enterprise, and ArcOnline Portal; field apps such as Collector, Survey 123, Field maps and ArcPro.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Licenses or Certification Requirements

GISP Certification or the ability to acquire within first 12 months of employment. Drone pilot certification or the ability to acquire within first 12 months of employment. State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and driving record that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance; paid vacation, 11 holidays and sick time; enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.