GIS Coordinator

Job Description

We have a position for a GIS Coordinator with one of our clients in Lincoln, NE for an initial contract duration of 1 year 2 months. US citizens and all those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

• This position will be responsible for facilitating the analysis, design and support of the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Public Health branch of the Client.
• Responsibilities in performing that function include establishing common goals, program objectives, project priorities, operational policies, technical policies and strategic plans for GIS in collaboration with other entities within the Client government entities.
• Will serve as a liaison between the business end users and application developers.
• The individual will need to have strong coordination and organizational skills and the ability to foster collaboration and advocate for GIS advancement with decision makers. Will serve as the functional lead for the Public Health GIS team to coordinate projects, provide technical instruction/assistance, investigate system malfunctions, and monitor work progress.
• Other duties include preparing ad hoc reports and presentations, establishing, implementing and reviewing procedures and standards, preparing correspondence, as well as technical and management reports for the unit and departmental programs and leaders.
• Experience coordinating the development of web-based GIS applications, datasets, and maps, and performing tasks such as geocoding addresses within various databases is required. Public Health experience preferred.