Planning Positions Available

The Planning Department has the following openings:

Title: GIS Specialist/Analyst (Project Planner) #207  
Location: City-County Planning Board (Planning, Information and Graphic Services Team)
Work Schedule: Regular Work Hours
Salary: $46,045 DOQ   [New Salary]
Closing Date: Open until filled.  

General Description: This position is under direct supervision of the Principal Planner for Planning, Information and Graphic Services team, performs complex technical cartographic/mapping and data analysis tasks related to the GIS; leads planning projects using GIS; produces graphic and tabular products to support planning reports and public presentations; prepares long-range planning studies and assists in citizen participation efforts.

Responsibilities include: Leads department work program projects, or parts thereof, using GIS as tool in research or production; produces custom maps and other GIS products for planning, other departments, other municipalities, and public; assures quality control in data acquisition and update; assembles source material; digitizes map data; database data entry; creates and maintains GIS geodatabases; designs and prepares cartographic compositions and report products; presents results to staff, officials and public; creates custom programs/scripts to prepare map products and reports; maintains supplies and equipments; performs system backup; designs and develops statistical applications and reports as pertains to planning; serves as staff liaison to Census Bureau, other governmental agencies; assists staff with hardware/software problems; provides documentation for custom programs and current listings of data condition and availability; adapts other data types (remotely sensed data, maps, tabular and textual data) for integration into system. May supervise GIS technicians.

Requirements: MA/MS degree or equivalent in geography, mapping sciences or related degree preferred or BA/BS with 3-5 years technical mapping experience. Experience in planning preferred, GISP (Certified GIS Professional) and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification a plus.

Knowledge/Skills: Thorough knowledge of GIS; expertise in map composition, design and production; ability to analyze and systematically compile spatial data and determine appropriate graphic presentation. Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a strong sense of responsibility are a must. Ability to work independently, with minimal direction; ability to work on multiple projects at once; experience in database construction and maintenance; programming/scripting language experience for ESRI products (VB, Python), RDMS experience and  web authoring language a plus; statistical analysis of spatial data; knowledge of microcomputer hardware, operating system software and application software; knowledge of economic, demographic, and other public databases as well as alternative data sources for the extraction of natural data; knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.  Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.  

Exemption Status: This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.  

Discrimination Policy: The City of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, age, political affiliation, national origin, religion or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities. 

Obtain or fill out applications online at www.cityofws.org/oea or send resumé and completed application to:

Human Resources Department
City of Winston-Salem
P.O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, NC 27102