GIS Analyst – Department of Public Safety

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center St, Westminster, MD 21157
Westminster, Maryland 21158

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/

Job Description

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

Please visit our website at https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov to apply.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

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.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Bachelor’s Degree

Wages per hour: $63,357 – $114,026 per year
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
• 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

Days of Work:
MONDAY Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.  TUESDAY Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.  WEDNESDAY Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.  THURSDAY Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.  FRIDAY Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 07/31/2025