Gis specialist Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst who will be responsible for activities associated with the department's GIS databases, applications, and tools. The GIS Analyst is involved in creating, maintaining, and supporting GIS data and related products, including maps of campus, documentation, and geospatial web applications. The GIS Analyst is responsible for planning, managing, and leading GIS projects, with the guidance of the Johns Hopkins Public Safety IT Manager, and by communicating with stakeholders to understand and define the project requirements. The GIS Analyst presents and instructs department and public users of GIS products, systems, and services, on their proper usage, functionality, and interpretation. Presentations and communications should be expected in large, medium, and small meetings, both with department staff and the wider University community, and individual troubleshooting scenarios.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface with other University-wide data interest groups to promote awareness of data resources, products and services among staff and University offices through outreach and embedded activities.
• Develop and lead instructional sessions for Johns Hopkins Public Safety staff about the use of various GIS data resources and tools, and best practices for data access, collection, management, and preservation with a targeted focus on utility and construction planning data.
• Publicly present, explain, and demo departmental GIS or data topics and products in person and / or virtually at small, medium, and large events.
• Manage, edit, deliver, and support GIS, SDE, and SQL databases and related datasets, feature classes, and layers. Ensure records are updated and accurate.
• Prepare written documentation of GIS systems, such as Standard Operating Procedures, and participate in cross-training / knowledge sharing with colleagues and end users.
• Produce detailed maps on request by extracting and manipulating data from GIS databases.
• Produce detailed maps for Security risk assessments and security upgrade projects.
• Maintain and update information for security related endpoints within GIS databases and enterprise building maps.
• Design and create geodatabases, develop content and provide training.
• Develop processes, document workflows, and identify and define repetitive tasks that are candidates for automation or delegation.
• Coordinate with project managers and IT colleagues.
• Work with other Johns Hopkins GIS staff on GIS tasks in coordination with the JHPS IT Manager.
• Edit and maintain cartographic representations in GIS products.
• Provide support for JHPS real-time mapping applications.
• Perform quality control checks of spatial data, web maps, and geo-based applications.
• Participate in geo-data repository data evaluations, metadata creation / updates, data loading, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct GIS field work using GPS and mobile-mapping devices to support updating, editing, and improving Facilities' GIS.
• Support operations and software installations / maintenance.
• Maintain floor plan conversion process.
• Act as data publisher for Facilities' mapping portal.
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities and tasks with varying deadlines and priorities.
• Work independently on a range of GIS tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Monitor the landscape of GIS data management plans and design support services to respond to these requirements.
• Develop and maintain awareness of data-centered strategies and technologies across Ivy-plus universities and attend relevant conferences and workshops for continuing professional development.
• Conduct informal and formal service- and resource- needs' assessments of assigned departments in an interactive, ongoing fashion, and communicate these needs via committees and various channels.
• Develop program for curriculum-based instructions sessions about GIS information resources and topics for assigned users or departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

The responsibilities listed above are typical examples of the work performed by this position. Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility.

Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title : Geographic Info. Systems (GIS) Analyst

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Role / Level / Range : ATP / 04 / PD

Starting Salary Range : $62,900 - $110,100 Annually Commensurate with experience)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : M-F 8 am - 4 pm

Exempt Status : Exempt

Location : Hybrid / Eastern High Campus

Department name : VP for Public Safety Office of

Personnel area : University Administration

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https : / / www.hopkinsmedicine.org / coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit https : / / covidinfo.jhu.edu / health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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