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Job Detail

Organization: Mecklenburg County
Title: Sr GIS Analyst
Location: Charlotte, NC

Posted: 2026-01-06
Application Deadline: 2026-02-05

Position Description:

Salary Range: $73,300 - $109,000
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Position Summary
Perform advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) work in capturing, maintaining, and analyzing
geospatial data including project management and programming. Research, recommend, demonstrate,
and develop GIS/IT System integration tools to better streamline department technology needs. Develop
software applications with "SOAP and rest" services from scratch to support departmental automation
needs. Consult with customers regarding automation issues and maintain effective customer
relationships. Provide GIS/IT project planning and technical leadership to other GIS application
developers. This is a lead position, with a high level of knowledge, and the incumbent is responsible for
database administration, needs assessment and business process analysis.

Essential Functions
Provide administration of enterprise GIS databases and/or GIS projects; prepare and implement
plans, designs and schedules; coordinate resources and tasks to ensure objectives and timelines
are met
Perform research and analysis of geospatial database/environment in support of project initiatives
and asset management; prepare and maintain documentation of business processes and system
requirements
Create, update and maintain applications, scripts, geospatial data, database schema and/or other
system components; support the enhancement and integration of applications, business
processes and systems
Perform advanced troubleshooting of GIS and system technology issues; research processes and
practices determining best solutions; implement and maintain technology solutions
Respond to requests from internal and external customers; provide consultation and subject
matter expertise in support of projects and solutions; research and develop mapping products and
reports
Assist in the evaluation, selection and implementation of software solutions; perform workflow
analysis and define business requirements; research, implement and test solutions
Produce digital data for County personnel, contractors, private entities, and the public utilizing a
variety of formats
Perform quality control for GIS, including converting files, analyzing data, and reviewing
processes
Develop, implement, and modify GIS software applications
Provide digital support for software datasets and essential base mapping data in everyday and
emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of four years of experience in geospatial technologies, geography, Information Technology,
land records, land development, planning, cartography, engineering, surveying or related field.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Planning or related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications
Strong GIS/IT System Integration and programming skills
Master's degree in related field.
GISP & PMP Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Applicable computer hardware, operating systems, and software
Map layouts, templates, cartographic elements, mobile GIS/GPS, and metadata
Geographic Information Systems
Applicable programming languages
Systems analysis principles
Geography principles
Relational database concepts
Cartography principles

Skills
Operating computers and related software applications
Interpreting maps
Writing computer programs
Conducting research
Performing statistical and quantitative spatial analysis
Transferring information from plans to digital formats for mapping
Creating maps

Abilities
Achieves Goals: Works tenaciously to overcome obstacles and to meet or exceed goals; derives
satisfaction from achieving “stretch” goals
Continuous Improvement: Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes;
identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas and implementing solutions
Engagement Readiness: Demonstrating a willingness to commit to one’s work and to invest one’s
time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed
to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work
is completed efficiently
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical
and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current
developments and trends in areas of expertise

Computer Skills
Advanced in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise