Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

The GIS Support Specialist will provide essential mapping data development and curation support (data and map product development and administration) to advance UMD’s campus Enterprise GIS platform and services capabilities. The position will receive close supervision from the Enterprise GIS Manager while coordinating interdepartmental enterprise GIS projects, managing the campus’ geographic and facilities data for interactive map viewers and other data visualization applications; with a specific focus on interior space mapping for facilities management and public safety operations support.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Develop, document, and maintain core campus data and specialized geographic datasets and services for the support of FM and campus mapping and GIS applications, with a focus on interior space maps/viewers.
Research and develop “next generation” GIS solutions to enhance enterprise system development.
Provide operational support to Campus GIS data/service requesters.
Other duties as assigned.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS, Urban Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in Geography/GIS, Urban Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering or relevant field.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Indoors and/or experience developing interior space GIS products.
• Basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Revit data types.
• Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications for graphic design
• Experience in print map development, web map/app/dashboard creation, and graphic design.
• One year of project management experience is desired.

Required Application Materials:

• For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references.

Best Consideration Date:

•   11/26/2025

Posting Close Date:

• NA

 

Open Until Filled:

• Yes

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience working with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS product suite: ArcGIS Desktop/Pro data development and management; ArcGIS Server/Enterprise service design and management; Web GIS system (ArcGIS Portal/Online) and GIS database maintenance and administration.

Knowledge of cartographic design principles and experience creating presentation/publication-grade print maps.
Knowledge of FME ETL Tools, ArcGIS Desktop Model Builder, and Python for data management and workflow automation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Skill in analyzing and problem solving skills.

Skill in creative and resourceful thinking.
Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

VPA-FM-FBO-Information Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$70,000 - $75,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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