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City of East Point, GA

GIS Coordinator

East Point, GA · On-site

$74K - $115K/yr

Develop GIS data to create information products, generate ad-hoc maps and reports to meet specific business needs of the City or its contractors; * Maintain key datasets including addresses, parcels ...

City of East Point

GIS Coordinator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$74K - $115K/yr

Major Duties Develop GIS data to create information products, generate ad-hoc maps and reports to meet specific business needs of the City or its contractors; Maintain key datasets including ...

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A GIS Contractor is a geographic information systems (GIS) professional who works on a contract basis to provide mapping, spatial analysis, and data management services. They may support industries such as environmental consulting, urban planning, utilities, and transportation. Their responsibilities often include collecting and analyzing spatial data, creating digital maps, and developing GIS applications. Because they work on a contractual basis, they may handle multiple projects for different clients. GIS Contractors typically need proficiency in GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS, as well as skills in database management and programming.

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GIS Coordinator

City of East Point, GA

East Point, GA • On-site

$74K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Salary: $74,500.33 - $115,475.52 Annually
Location : East Point, GA, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 0000
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
The purpose of this position is to coordinate, develop and maintain GIS data and applications to ensure data availability and data quality for consumption across multiple departments. GIS Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining GIS basemap information and ArcGIS online maps, producing complex GIS products and analysis, customizing data for integration with other systems, managing GIS related projects, and supporting City staff who use GIS applications.
Please note: Failure to fully complete both the Work Experience and Education sections may result in your application being denied. To be considered for employment, all required sections must be completed in full. Please do not enter "See Resume" in place of providing the requested information.
***Application Instructions:
To help ensure timely processing of applications, please do not upload color documents or photographs with your application. Color documents may interfere with the application batching and printing process, which can delay the review of all applications in the batch.
If additional documentation is needed, you will be asked to provide it during the interview process.
Major Duties
  • Develop GIS data to create information products, generate ad-hoc maps and reports to meet specific business needs of the City or its contractors;
  • Maintain key datasets including addresses, parcels, roads and City assets as well as all other existing and future datasets;
  • GIS data conversion/geoprocessing;
  • Prepare project plans, directing vendors (consultants) and internal project teams to accomplish plan tasks in order to meet user requirements;
  • Develop, maintain and update databases;
  • Identify, analyze and solve system problems;
  • Maintain, develop, implement, and improve GIS standards, policies and procedures;
  • Provide GIS training to City staff as necessary;
  • Coordinate with and transfer data to and from necessary external entities;
  • Develop new applications and train others in the use of these applications;
  • Manage, or assist in the management of the City's GIS software licenses;
  • Coordinate, or assist in the acquisition of new spatial data and supervise the integration of these data into the City's GIS;
  • Establish, document and manage quality control procedures;
  • Design develop, test document and certify applications, programs and system functionality; Asset Management Systems Integration;
  • Applications development and implementation;
  • Design and implement training plans;
  • Capture GIS data in different formats using GPS, smartphones, tablets, etc.;
  • Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data;
  • Catalog and inventory GIS data, including metadata creation; and
  • Provide support services for City-provided GIS software and systems.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation for a 4-year college or university with a degree in geography, surveying, computer science, urban planning or related; GISP or other related industry certifications preferred; 2-5 years experience with asset management systems such as Cityworks/Freeance Mobile, iWorQ, SunGard or other systems; and diagnosing and troubleshooting GIS and related software problems.
Knowledge Required by the Position
GIS technical and cartographic skills required;
Strong writing and oral communication skills;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, City officials and the general public; and
Ability to create and implement new and innovation ideas to help build a "smart" city.
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