GIS COORDINATOR

Description Cary is seeking an experienced GIS Coordinator to join our innovative Utilities Engineering team. At Cary, we don't just manage GIS data and projects—we craft extraordinary outcomes for our community while aligning with Cary's overarching goals and vision. The GIS Coordinator’s primary purpose is to plan, design, manage, and maintain utility geospatial information to support activities such as utility system operations and maintenance, plan review, asset management, modeling, and master planning. Work is performed under the supervision of the Utility Engineering Supervisor and will lead the GIS Team while orchestrating complex GIS endeavors that drive tangible impact. In this role, you will serve as a trusted GIS leader and subject matter expert, partnering with utility professionals across Cary to ensure accurate, accessible, and innovative geospatial information supports critical decision-making. We're seeking a dependable individual who thrives with minimal direction, taking ownership of tasks and delivering exceptional results. Effective communication is paramount conveying information to diverse stakeholders, including staff, citizens, design professionals, contractors, and elected officials. As a GIS Coordinator, you'll possess the remarkable ability to deconstruct massive projects into manageable components, ensuring the realization of our primary objectives. In Cary, caring for our community and upholding its values isn't just a duty—it's a way of life. Your leadership within this role, coupled with sound judgment, will be pivotal to our shared success. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, seize this opportunity to join our amazing team and help shape Cary's future! The anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,059.20 - $95,700.80. Applicants who possess relevant certifications and experience may be eligible for higher starting pay. Typical Tasks Provides GIS leadership for the planning, design, management, improvement, and maintenance of Cary’s utility GIS systems and data. Coordinates and monitors daily tasks and activities of the two Utility GIS Specialists and provides technical training and guidance. Serves as the utility GIS program liaison, technical support contact, and subject matter expert, both within the Utilities Department as well as Cary-wide. Manages periodic GIS improvement projects and GIS data acquisition surveys. Creates and maintains utility GIS standards, procedures, and best practices for data collection, integration, editing, management, and archiving. Trains and educates staff regarding the use of GIS and assists with GIS analysis and problem resolution. Coordinates communication and data interaction between utility GIS and other Cary data sources such as Salesforce, ESO fire software, SAS, and Naviline. Performs other job-related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Thorough knowledge of civil engineering practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and other related software and equipment; thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and equipment as applied to related storm water and utility projects; thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design of infrastructure projects; thorough knowledge of civil engineering terms and techniques, design and drawing procedures and techniques; ability to perform difficult engineering computations on engineering problems; ability to use analytical skills to diagnose and identify solutions that will resolve complex technical problems; ability to research and keep and maintain accurate records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to communicate complex technical information effectively with engineers and other professional staff members; and effectively, orally and in writing; skill in the use of related civil engineering instruments and equipment; ability to use programming languages (Python, Arcade, VBScript, Jscript, etc.) to write scripts for workflow automation; ability to read and interpret surveys, records, deeds, construction, and plat drawings; ability to create customized reports using GIS; ability to model spatial data including network modeling and/or complex spatial analysis; ability to exercise good judgment, decision making, and creativity; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to readily grasp complex architectural environments; ability to work from general direction in the development of detailed solutions; ability to effectively communicate complex technical information verbally and in writing in simplified form for staff who may not be familiar with information and processes; ability to identify business processes that can benefit from efficiencies provided by GIS; ability to manage projects. Minimum And Preferred Qualifications Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or related field and considerable GIS experience related to engineering, utilities and project management. Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification strongly preferred. 5+ years of experience working with ESRI software preferred. Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check , education verification and credit history review) prior to employment. Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Regular Full-Time Employees Learn More About Our Benefits. Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits. All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or a related field? Yes No 02 If you answered "YES" to possessing a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or a related field, please indicate the area of study for degree. If "NO" then type N/A in the box. 03 Do you have GIS experience related to engineering, utilities and project management? If yes, this experience must be included in the work experience section of your application. Yes No 04 Please describe your GIS experience 05 How many years of experience do you have working with GIS, GIS software, database software and/or other related software? No experience Less than 1 year 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 or more years 06 Do you have 5 or more years working with ESRI software? Yes No 07 Do you currently possess a Geographic Information System Professional certification (GISP)? If yes, it must be listed in the certifications/licenses section of this application. Yes No 08 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? Yes No 09 What interests you about this position? Required Question