GIS PLANNER
About the role
Cary is looking for a passionate GIS professional to join the Planning and Community Development Department. We emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Maintains/manages and develops all planning related GIS maps, layers, and databases for internal and external use;
- Collects and manages data to create digital map products;
- Keeps Planning and Community Development staff up to date on the latest GIS tools and system upgrades that impact day-to-day operations;
- Collaborates with internal staff to coordinate enhancements to the GIS system and stay informed on organizational GIS use;
- Supports and updates solutions (dashboards, web maps, ArcGIS Pro maps, etc) based on user feedback and/or system upgrades;
- Analyzes geospatial, demographic, development, and real estate data sets to generate results for staff reports and special projects;
- Produces maps, data, and graphics for Council, board, and commission presentations;
- Utilizes technologies such as Salesforce, Box, Geocivix, and others to help integrate process changes, organize files, and assist with GIS integrations;
- Works with Development Services staff on analytics for development reporting;
- Provides GIS assistance to Planning and Community Development staff in setting up and updating AGOL or ArcGIS Pro projects, assists with external facing dashboards and open data;
- Works with addressing staff to Georeference plans, review addresses, and enter addressing data in the Master Address Repository in GIS and Naviline;
- Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and theory of GIS and relational databases;
- Thorough knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS platform and other applicable GIS software;
- Thorough knowledge of cartography principles;
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, ESRI Arcade;
- Knowledge of web development concepts and skills;
- Knowledge of other specialized software used in graphic presentations (Photoshop Illustrator);
- Knowledge of geoprocessing technology;
- Knowledge of database design;
- Knowledge of the basic principles of land use planning and development management;
- Knowledge of GIS hardware;
- Skill in the use of GIS products;
- Ability to develop effective graphic presentations;
- Ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions;
- Ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines;
- Ability to conduct research and solve problems;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Ability to work effectively with others;
- Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting land use planning, zoning, or community development operations;
- Experience with demographic, development, or real estate data analysis;
- Experience developing ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder applications, StoryMaps, or other ArcGIS Online solutions;
- Experience with Python, ArcPy, ModelBuilder, Arcade, SQL, or other GIS automation tools;
- Experience working with enterprise geodatabases and relational databases;
- Experience integrating GIS with business systems such as Salesforce or permitting/workflow management systems;
- GISP certification or other relevant GIS certifications.
Pay
A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employees’ whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.
Schedule
The work in this class is generally inside and sedentary. An employee must be able to talk, hear, and see. Visual acuity is necessary in order to read and write handwritten and typewritten materials, review and draw plans, and view a computer. Walking and driving may be required in order to observe work in progress.