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It is required to submit a résumé and cover letter with your online application. Please be sure to attach the required materials to the application prior to submitting.

Bachelor's degree in geography, cartography, planning, engineering or a related field; three years of increasingly responsible experience in the use and operation of geographical information systems; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, concepts and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); of GIS applications, programming languages and development tools. Advanced skill in utilizing computer aided drafting and mapping tools and programs including AutoCAD software and ESRI-based GIS software and its applications; in utilizing a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment. Ability to collect, interpret, and integrate relevant data from multiple sources; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; to provide technical guidance to staff on GIS applications. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

PLEASE NOTE: Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment. 

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in complex professional duties in supporting the development and administration of Geographical Information Systems (GIS); performs related work as required. Assists in training and providing technical guidance to lower-level GIS staff and/or users of GIS. Plans, organizes and carries out difficult GIS projects and initiatives. Utilizes GIS and other software tools to create, maintain and update map layers in the GIS database and develop a variety of customized and special maps, shape files, graphics, tables, reports and other products.  Performs complex spatial analysis and database queries, developing and maintaining data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases. Develops and implements queries, scripts and instructions of considerable difficulty. Compiles and integrates data from a variety of sources and converts non-GIS data formats into usable GIS data. Extracts and organizes data and performs quality control operations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all data. Perform other work as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Position is open until filled (first review to begin May 25, 2026).

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion