GIS Analyst, Public Safety

Information

• Pay Range (Grade): Salary $63,357 - $114,026 (C12)
• Other Compensation Offered: Hybrid Telework Arrangements
• Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Organization: Public Safety - Emergency Communications
• Location: County Office Building, New Windsor Office Complex
• Classification: Exempt (40608)

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.  

What You Will Do

As a GIS Analyst in the Department of Public Safety, you will correlate data and mapping to real world situations. Working independently, you will collect or receive data from sources and manage that data for analysis and decision making. The Director will rely on you to effectively communicate and coordinate with other technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Duties

• Maintain accurate critical basic GIS feature classes for County GIS users. Perform GIS maintenance for dispatch maps.
• Maintain Next Generation 911 data that is accurate and up to date and ensure that schema complies with NENA Standards.
• Support other Public Safety systems such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Emergency Management applications.
• Act as the Addressing Coordinator for the County. Responsible for assigning addresses as well as handling all addressing issues and correction efforts. Coordinates source data between county agencies and related sources.
• Act as the lead GIS Analyst in the Emergency Operation Center during activations at various activation levels.
• Provide GIS training for users in Public Safety.
• Participate in local and regional GIS collaboration organizations and groups.
• Create, coordinate, and maintain mapping projects. Follow and implement database design and mapping standards.
• Prepare and maintain databases, maps, reports, statistical information, and tables. Develop scripts for analysis and data manipulation.
• Use GIS software to produce and display geographic information. Develop and design digital mapping applications and tools.
• Maintain current knowledge of software methods, trends, and techniques.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will Succeed

Your Skills

• ESRI Products (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)

Your Strengths

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Data Literacy
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in geography, Computer Science, Public Safety Administration, or a related field
• Three or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Additional Information

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must be able to provide own transportation as needed for local travel.

Why You Will Love Working Here

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours. 

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.