GIS Application Developer (10852)

Craven County Government - New Bern, NC

Full-time

New Bern, NC

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The GIS Application Developer position at Craven County Government involves leveraging advanced technical skills to plan, develop, and implement robust GIS applications. The role is crucial for the collection and maintenance of GIS databases and the utilization of various GIS software tools. The developer will collaborate with county departments and external stakeholders, exercising independent judgment to provide GIS services and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conversion of legacy GIS databases and software tools to current GIS geodatabases and software tools.
• Determine county departmental needs and design, develop, code, implement, collect, and process GIS databases to meet user needs.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand spatial patterns and provide actionable recommendations.
• Perform spatial analysis using GIS tools to derive meaningful insights from geospatial data.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in geography, planning, engineering, or a related field; or an associate degree in drafting, engineering, or related field with specialized mapping courses and at least one year of related GIS mapping experience; or four years of professional GIS experience required.
• Experience with ESRI products, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and strong SQL skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in entering data is critical.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Familiarity with formal software development processes.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development methodologies.