Geographic Information System Specialist- Jefferson County (Environmental Services

Position: Geographic Information System Specialist- Jefferson County (Environmental Services)
## Geographic Information System Specialist
- Jefferson County (Environmental Services)
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Jefferson County time type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0015689
** TARGET CLOSE DATE:
** 08/21/2026
** PAY GRADE:
** Grade 25
** TYPE:
** Full time
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist. This role analyzes and monitors system applications, programs, and/or databases. Specialists create test data and evaluate test results to determine system/application performance and identify potential errors. Specialists design, develop, and modify system applications, programs, and/or databases. GIS Specialists analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in various settings (e.g., infrastructure, planning, data analysis, asset management) using ArcGIS applications, maps, graphs, and/or tabular data in order to identify spatial relationships.

Specialists design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases using multiuser relational database management systems (e.g., AcrGIS, Oracle, Microsoft SQL, Cityworks, Onbase) in order to develop and map thematic layers of GIS data (e.g., land use, drainage areas, site addresses, ownership, Orthophotos, etc.). GIS Specialists create and modify system documentation and user guides.

Specialists train others in order to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. They provide assistance to engineers, wastewater treatment operators, sewer line maintenance personnel, or other as needed. GIS Specialists serve as on-site administrators for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems.

GIS Specialist do not have any supervisory responsibilities.
** COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
** Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits  packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan  (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this  job is presented below:
$63,980 - $99,236
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

** The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:
* Work experience as a GIS Tech II in the Merit System Option B:
* Work experience maintaining a GIS database to include spatial analysis (e.g., modeling problems geographically), data extraction (e.g., creating scripts to efficiently isolate data), map creation (e.g., web services, creating layers).
* Work experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, annexations, land surveys, etc.).
* Work experience creating GIS relational databases (e.g., ArcGIS, Map Info, Map Oracle, Access, SQL, etc.).
* Work experience with database reporting software (e.g. Crystal Reports, Arc GIS data reporting, etc.).Option C:
* Work experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, annexations, land surveys, etc.).
* At least an Associate’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems or related IT field.

Option D:
* Work experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, annexations, land surveys, etc.).
* Geographic Information Systems Certificate or Certification from an accredited organization (e.g., Alabama Certified Mapper Designation, US Armed Forces, GISCI, GISP, etc.).
** TARGETED

QUALIFICATIONS:

** The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geospatial Mapping, Information Systems, or related field.
* Experience with Cityworks as an administrator (e.g., updating user profiles, setting map visibility, creating/editing templates, dashboard creation).
* Experience managing utility assets (e.g., sewer, gas, water)
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