The Coastal Geospatial Data Analyst position within BCM's Coastal Services Division is responsible for providing spatial data development, editing, and analysis of coastal datasets. The analyst will also provide geospatial support for Coastal Program initiatives, including regulatory web applications and the beachfront jurisdictional lines review. They will provide contract and project management. The incumbent will fulfill assigned duties under BCM's Emergency Operations Plans for Preparedness and Recovery. 
Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Coastal Geospatial Data Analyst within the Bureau of Coastal Management’s Coastal Services Division.
• Provide spatial data development, editing, and analysis of coastal datasets, including those associated with the development of the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program’s
  Beachfront Explorer tool and upcoming wetland enhancement strategy which involves updating the state’s oyster layer.
• Assist with QA/QC, organization, and management of coastal datasets.
• Provide contract management with third-party contractors including scoping, vendor selection, budgeting, milestone tracking, final deliverable review, and compliance reporting.
• Provide support for Coastal Program initiatives, including the enhancement of regulatory web applications and the beachfront jurisdictional lines review.
  Participate in BCM’s Emergency Operations Program, including assigned preparedness and recovery functions related to emergency events (e.g., tropical storms).

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field
• OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience
• OR a high school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of environmental health or related experience 

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the council for Higher Education Accreditation.
 
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
 
Additional Requirements:

• Proficient with Esri’s ArcGIS Pro software, including viewing, editing, and creating vector and raster datasets. 
• Experience with contract and/or project management. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel. 
• Ability to work effectively independently and with a team. Ability to communicate clearly in both an oral and written manner. 
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record to operate personal and state-owned vehicles.

• Master’s degree in a natural, physical, or related scientific field OR a bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field plus one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Experience with aerial imagery classification, particularly automated classification and/or machine learning tools within GIS platforms. 
• Experience with coastal South Carolina spatial data, including aerial imagery, land cover, hydrology, and LiDAR, and experience viewing and analyzing aerial imagery for coastal South Carolina. 
• Experience with Esri’s ArcGIS Online. 
• Experience with cloud-based collaborative platforms, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. 
• Knowledge of coastal management issues relevant to South Carolina’s Coastal Zone Management Program. 

SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 
  
 The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
 
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices * 
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.