Job description

JOB
As Central Ohio’s regional council, MORPC is an association of cities, villages, townships, counties and regional organizations and serves rural, suburban, and urban areas. We take pride in bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to collaborate on best practices and plan for the future of our growing region. We do this through a variety of programs, services, projects and initiatives – all with the goal of improving the lives of our residents and making Central Ohio stand out on the world stage.One of Central Ohio’s greatest strengths is the diversity of our communities, and to best serve our region, MORPC assertively values diversity and inclusion and strives to reflect those values in our team, our work, and our positive impact for the region. Our work progresses when our team can draw on a wide range of personal experiences and backgrounds, and when each member is open to learning from the experiences of others, both internally and externally. As an equal opportunity employer, we fully support all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and do not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical conditions, age, disability or other handicap, genetic information, marital/familial status, veteran status, military status, or income or status with regard to public assistance in any aspects of our personnel policies, working conditions, or hiring and recruitment. To create and nourish a workforce as diverse as the Central Ohio region, MORPC encourages members of groups traditionally underrepresented in local government and professional positions to apply for our open career opportunities. MORPC recognizes the value of a healthy work/life balance for our team members and as such, we provide a variety of benefits to promote that balance. Eligible employees receive a free system-wide transit pass and discounted access to other alternative transportation modes to provide options for commuting to work. MORPC encourages opportunities for career advancement through generous tuition and professional development incentives, leadership programs, and participation in local and national organizations. For eligible permanent positions, MORPC also offers flexible schedules and remote work options as well as paid time off and holidays. MORPC employees may also be eligible for excellent health, vision and dental insurance, employee assistance programs, employer paid short-term & long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance in the amount of $50,000 coverage, participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, plus two Deferred Compensation Plans that employees can opt into for additional retirement funding. More info can be found in the benefits link within the online posting.The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified GIS Specialist to join our Geospatial Analysis team within the Planning Department. A strong candidate will possess the right combination of technical expertise, creativity, a collaborative spirit, and self-motivation; and will have a passion for using spatial data to understand and address community needs, with a particular focus on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. GIS skills, acquired through a combination of formal education, training, and work experience are a must, as spatial data collection, creation, analysis, and map preparation fall within the normal responsibilities for this position. Increasingly, our mapping work is becoming more digital with a focus on webmap creation and the publication of spatial data through MORPC’s open data portal, so working with and managing online mapping resources is also a key role for the GIS Specialist. While this is a junior-level GIS position, the ability to independently manage a diverse workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines is important to success.The Geospatial and Data teams manage MORPC’s internal data resources and provide data collection, analysis, and visualization support to the agency’s other departments in areas ranging from Planning to Programming & Transportation, to Residential Services, to Communication & Engagement. Externally, we work directly with local governments, community partners, and residents to meet their data and mapping needs. The team is also responsible for furthering MORPC’s Regional Data Agenda, which outlines our role as a regional leader in data and digital infrastructure.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The GIS Specialist works under direct supervision of the Principal GIS Specialist and responsibilities include: Prepare maps used in planning studies, policy analyses, and other agency projectsConduct data analyses using ESRI softwareCollaborate in updating and expanding agency spatial data sets, including collection and integration of data into the agency’s system, and performing quality assuranceServe as Data & Mapping lead on projects managed by other MORPC departments and eventually manage projects led by Data and Mapping departmentMaintain web maps and open data resources, and coordinate provision/acquisition of online map servicesAssist in the implementation of project plans including schedules, resources, tasks, and work assignments for GIS projects with supervisor and senior staff oversightRespond to GIS related requests from MORPC members and publicAssist with quarterly Central Ohio GIS User group agendaCreate support documentation outlining update or analysis proceduresConduct effective customer service and reporting proceduresActively supports MORPC’s Affirmative Action Plan, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Code of Ethics, and other MORPC policiesParticipates in professional associations, conferences, and other professional development opportunities to maintain technical and subject matter expertise

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems, computer science, geography, planning, or a related field or two years of direct, GIS-related experience. A Master's Degree or other advanced degree is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Excellent benefit package. MORPC is an EOE/AAP employer. Please apply online or you may mail a resume to MORPC, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215 ATTN: PL-8-22. Due to the high number of expected applicants, we cannot accept phone call inquiries.www.morpc.org

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