GIS Specialist

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50633 - 80607

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Environmental Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Forest Service is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Data & Technology Branch Manager by managing GIS platforms ensuring data quality and performing spatial analysis. This role provides advanced technical support across the agency develops GIS applications and serves as the GIS and UAS technical lead for the branch.

Key responsibilities:
Administer maintain and optimize the ArcGIS Online (AGOL) environment including catalog management license distribution and user coordination.
Design and deploy Survey123 forms Field Maps web maps dashboards and Experience Builder apps.
Conduct spatial analysis data collection and validation; maintain file and enterprise geodatabases.
Develop custom GIS tools scripts and automation workflows.
Provide GIS training and technical assistance to agency staff.
Serve as the UAS Program Coordinator
Collaborate with NCFS leadership field units and external agencies to deliver solutions.
Liaise with state federal and interagency partners to align with regulatory standards and best practices.

Duty Station Location: 512 N Salisbury Street Raleigh NC 27604

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $50633 - $80607

Knowledge of GIS platforms and tools including ArcGIS Pro ArcMap and ArcGIS Online.
Ability to manage and analyze spatial data and develop mapping applications.
Familiarity with forestry environmental or agricultural principles and willingness for occasional field work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with staff and the public.
General understanding of UAS operations.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in one of the agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

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AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionNorth Carolina Forest ServiceJob Classification TitleEnvironmental Specialist II (NS)Position NumberGradeNC14About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and fo...