GIS Specialist

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GIS Specialist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

14661

Department

Engineering Department

Opening Date

03/10/2025

Closing Date

5/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description


Position Overview:

Produces maps, analyses, applications and programs to support users of GIS.


Job Duties:

  • Create and update GIS data within the Enterprise Geodatabase, ArcGIS Online, and GIS Portal.
  • Support GIS database management, including data design, multi-user version editing workflows, metadata maintenance, and QA/QC.
  • Perform spatial analysis and geoprocessing tasks to support various projects.
  • Develop maps, exhibits, reports, dashboards, applications to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with teams to provide GIS support across multiple business areas, including infrastructure asset management, permitting, planning, transportation, construction, building operations, and disaster recovery.
  • Conduct research and gather data from external agencies to enhance GIS datasets.
  • Provide technical support and training to staff on GIS tools and applications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field.


Experience:

  • 2 years of experience in GIS-related work.
  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) is required.
  • Understanding of cartographic principles and geospatial data management.
  • Proficient in Geodatabase design, domain, subtype, versioning editing workflow.
  • Familiarity with spatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases, raster data) and coordinate systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.



NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:  Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field.


Experience:

  • Experience with scripting and automation (Model Builder, Python, Arcade, SQL) for GIS workflows.
  • Knowledge of remote sensing, Aerial imagery, Lidar, GIS field data collection, and web GIS applications.
  • Familiarity with database management (SQL Server, TSQL).

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.


Salary:

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.


Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).


This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunity.

Flexible spending account.

457 deferred compensation plans.

Retirement pension (TCDRS).

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).

Disability and life insurance.

Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).




Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
 
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance 
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
    • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
  • Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedule (varies by department)
  • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
 
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

01
What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please select from below. (Copy of official certificate, diploma and/or transcript must be attached to the application)
  • High School Diploma (US)
  • Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED)
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • None of the above
02
In what field did you secure your degree?
  • Geography
  • GIS
  • Environmental Science
  • Computer Science
  • Related field
  • None of the above
03
How many years of GIS related work experience do you have?
  • less than 1 year of experience
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 2+ years of experience
  • None of the above
04
Do you have experience with the ESRI ArcGIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
Harris County
Address
1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone
713-274-5445