GIS Specialist II

The Missouri Spatial Data Information Service housed within the department of Geography in the College of Arts & Science

The Missouri Spatial Data Information Service supports the mission and employees of both the State of Missouri Office of Geospatial Information and the University of Missouri. The individual hired for this position will:

• Manage and maintain ESRI ArcGIS Image Server infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Oversee the ingestion, storage, and processing of large volumes of geospatial imagery, raster, and LiDAR datasets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to image processing, server performance, and data access.
• Monitor server performance and storage usage and proactively recommend improvements or upgrades.
• Perform GIS analysis, spatial modeling, and cartography in support of user and workgroup needs.
• Perform geocoding, georeferencing, spatial analysis, cartography, data editing, and related tasks.
• Interface with customers and system stakeholders to support cross-departmental workflows, resolution of data discrepancies, installation of software updates, and any other issue that may arise.
• Be responsible for management of GIS related data input and workflows ensuring that data layers are constantly updated and accurate for internal and public use.
• Research innovative implementations of GIS to solve department problems.

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am -4:30pm

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Experience with GIS image server management or a similar technical role.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ESRI ArcGIS Online, ESRI Experience Builder, and/or ESRI ArcGIS Image Server.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.71-30.90 per hour
Grade: GGS 009
University Title: Geographic Information System Specialist II
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Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This position is located on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Candidates must live in the state of Missouri or be willing to relocate prior to the hire date. Candidates must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.