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DRT Strategies, Inc.

GIS Application Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

The GIS Application Developer Senior works directly with public health GIS analysts, coordinators, epidemiologists, and other technologists to design, develop, deploy, and maintain IT solutions. The ...

DRT Strategies, Inc.

GIS Application Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

The GIS Application Developer Senior works directly with public health GIS analysts, coordinators, epidemiologists, and other technologists to design, develop, deploy, and maintain IT solutions. The ...

Apidel Technologies

GIS Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

The GIS Coordinator conducts planning and surveillance activities related to the measurement and visualization of communicable diseases, health conditions, health resources/accessibility, and public ...

HireITPeople

GIS Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

The GIS Coordinator conducts planning and surveillance activities related to the measurement and ... Serve as team leader/point of contact for the Public Health Geographics team under the Data ...

Lane County, OR

GIS Developer & Systems Analyst

OR · On-site

$39.87 - $51.94/hr

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This is an opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-scale GIS solutions that support critical county services-from public safety and transportation to land management, elections, and public health.

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for public health gis in the United States is $28.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Public Health GIS job involves using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data related to public health issues. Professionals in this field map disease outbreaks, identify environmental health risks, and assess healthcare accessibility. They work with public health agencies, government organizations, and research institutions to inform policy decisions and improve community health outcomes. Skills in GIS software, data analysis, and epidemiology are often required for this role.

What does a Public Health GIS do?

As a Public Health GIS professional, your daily tasks will typically involve collecting, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data to support public health initiatives such as disease surveillance, resource allocation, and health outcome tracking. You'll work closely with epidemiologists, healthcare providers, and policy makers to interpret patterns, create maps, and generate reports that inform public health strategies. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is common, and you may also be responsible for maintaining GIS databases and ensuring data accuracy. This dynamic work environment provides opportunities to make a tangible impact on public health outcomes through informed spatial analysis.

Is public health GIS still in demand?

Public health GIS specialists are in ongoing demand due to the increasing use of spatial data analysis in disease tracking, health resource allocation, and emergency response. Skills in GIS software like ArcGIS and knowledge of public health data are valuable in this field, which continues to grow with advancements in health informatics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Public Health GIS position?

To thrive as a Public Health GIS professional, you need a solid background in public health, spatial analysis, and GIS software, often supported by a degree in public health, geography, or a related field. Familiarity with technical tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and data visualization platforms, as well as relevant certifications like GIS Professional (GISP), is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are important soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial for accurately interpreting spatial data and conveying public health insights to inform decision-making and policy development.

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GIS Public Health Project Coordinator

DRT Strategies, Inc.

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Overview
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
Project Description:
DRT provides GIS solutions to address diverse, complex, and emerging problems within the public health domains of environmental health, infectious disease, chronic disease, and emergency preparedness/response. Our support includes the design, development, and enhancements of internal and external applications, websites, and database solutions with geospatial components. Our team develops innovative data capture and analysis techniques in the field to enhance emergency response efforts all around the world.
Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator works directly with public health scientists, web developers, UX/UI designers, and technologists. The Project Coordinator provides project management functions to public health, data, and geospatial technology projects such as full stack web application development.
Responsibilities:
  • Leads all project management domains over the entire lifecycle of, public health, geospatial technology projects from planning to close-out
  • Coordinates and tracks performance of cross-functional teams comprised of researchers, programmers, designers, testers, and communication specialists
  • Develops partner-specific project plans to develop or enhance interactive mapping websites, data visualizations, and widgets
  • Manages relationships within cross-functional project teams and external partners
  • Coordinates and oversees the definition of project scope and objectives based on user needs, capacity, and a thorough understanding of business need and industry requirements
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to define product requirements, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and execution strategy
  • Provides testing, debugging and resolution for application issues
  • Analyzes business and user needs, documents requirements, and translates them into proper system requirement specifications
  • Writes and maintain project documentation such as meeting notes, project charters, change requests, project enhancements, and clearance documents
  • Creates and maintains project schedule and progress reports
  • Leads weekly and bi-weekly project meetings and present project milestones to stakeholders
Required Experience:
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust with the US federal government
  • At least two (2) years of experience supporting public health projects
  • At least seven (7) years' leading IT development or analytical projects or with collaborating with technical teams
  • Knowledge of Agile processes, Azure DevOps, JIRA or other project management platforms commonly used in software development
  • Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Must be well-organized, proactive, and works well in a team-setting
  • Skilled in communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and collaborators
  • Skilled in translating public health information, data, and concepts to functional technical requirements
Preferred Experience:
  • Recent experience with CDC environment and standards: SDLC, technical architecture, release processes
  • Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps
Education & Training:
  • Bachelor's Degree in information technology, public health, GIS, or related field; Master's of Public Health preferred
Work Authorization, Clearance Requirement, & Additional Information:
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance. Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to be eligible.
  • No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
Salary Range:
  • $40/hour - $55/hour
  • Salary commensurate with experience.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) follows the guidelines outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to provide all employees and qualified applicants employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HR@drtstrategies.com, or by dialing 571-482-2517.
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