GIS Analyst II POS

Join Cumberland County’s Innovation & Technology Services team and help shape the future of how technology supports our community. The GIS Analyst II plays a key role in leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide innovative solutions, meaningful data analysis, and technical support to County departments. This position performs advanced GIS analysis and application support, with a special focus on enhancing services for public safety agencies including 9-1-1 Dispatch, Fire Services, Sheriff’s Office, and Animal Services.

If you are passionate about using technology and data to solve problems, improve operations, and make a positive impact, this is an opportunity to be part of a team driving innovation across Cumberland County.

• Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of enterprise geodatabases, spatial datasets, attribute rules, topologies, and data relationships in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Create, edit, validate, and deploy authoritative geospatial layers (e.g., street centerlines, address points, emergency service zones, and infrastructure assets) across enterprise systems.
• Coordinate and maintain synchronization of 9-1-1 addressing data with ALI, MSAG, ESN, and related public safety systems.
• Integrate GPS and field-collected data, manage versioning workflows, and perform rigorous quality control to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis and produce high-quality maps, dashboards, and geospatial visualizations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain geoprocessing models, automation scripts, and tools using Python, Arc Py, Model Builder, and related technologies to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging GIS technologies and industry best practices; lead pilot projects and recommend system enhancements.
• Provide high-level GIS technical support and consultation, troubleshoot complex issues, and communicate resolutions to internal stakeholders.
• Lead small- to mid-size GIS projects, mentor junior GIS staff, and serve as a subject-matter expert for geospatial technologies and workflows.
• Develop and maintain GIS documentation, standards, and training materials; deliver user training and promote consistent, compliant GIS practices across the organization.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Geography, GIS, Planning, or related field and two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position to include being familiar with multi-versioned geodatabases and the suite of ArcGIS server and desktop products; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used to create, edit, maintain, and analyze GIS data.
• Knowledge of GIS toolsets, file formats, map projections, and digital compilation techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and technologies related to base mapping, cadastral mapping, and geographic information systems.
• Knowledge of effective collaboration and communication practices used to exchange information and respond to inquiries from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to assist with the configuration, implementation, and support of GIS-centric systems, including damage assessment, disaster recovery, and emergency dispatch–related applications.
• Ability to independently organize, analyze, interpret, and resolve GIS-related issues.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, manuals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and prepare clear reports, technical summaries, memoranda, and procedural documentation.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, maintain effective working relationships across departments, and compile and present statistical data in a clear, organized format for the intended audience.

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