Geographic Information System Specialist III
Baltimore County
Towson, Maryland
| Deadline | Jan 13, 2026 |
Pay Schedule XII, Grade 2M
A vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
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Leads development of geodatabase specifications, database dictionaries and technical procedures. Develops and performs quality assurance/quality control testing on geodatabases. Facilitates the development of agency requirements and designs for GIS applications. Manages the design, construction, testing and implementation of GIS models using model builder and python.
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Performs analysis on a broad variety of geodatabases. Identifies and provides recommendations on solutions for business process improvement opportunities involving geographic information systems. Coordinates geodatabase certifications according to GIS Service Level Agreements. Develops complex queries and scripts to perform analysis of geodatabases and related databases using structured query language (SQL). Coordinates, prepares and executes GIS application test plans. Prepares and delivers training on GIS applications. Creates Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata for geodatabase development and maintenance projects.
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Coordinates on-site technical assistance to supported departments and agencies. Provides access to GIS products and services available to internal and external customers. Interacts with contractors to ensure delivery of quality products and to solve production issues. Prepares requests for scope of work and vendor proposals. Leads the design, modeling and development of relational data models. Provides on-call support for County Emergency Operations Center. Provides support for GIS related websites. Manages issue logs and communication to Project Manager on project status. Leads team in performing duties associated with databases compilation and maintenance. Participates on the GIS Committee and chairs sub-committees. Manages GIS-related projects using project management standards and techniques. Provides quality customer service.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Geographic Information System Specialist III
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
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