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NOTICE: NWGRC seeking Community and Economic Development Representative, in the Planning and Economic Development Department (FILLED)

February 15, 2023

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission also seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Community and Economic Development Representative, in the Planning and Economic Development Department. To apply, please visit www.nwgrc.org to review Employment Opportunities and to download the employment application, found at the bottom of the main page. Please submit the completed application with resume and cover letter to acarden@nwgrc.org.  Applications will be received until a suitable applicant is found.

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NOTICE: NWGRC seeking Assistant Planning Director in the Planning and Economic Development Department (FILLED)

February 15, 2023

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (www.nwgrc.org)  seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Planning Director in the Planning and Economic Development Department. To apply, please visit www.nwgrc.org to review Employment Opportunities and to download the employment application, found at the bottom of the main page. Please submit the completed application with resume and cover letter to acarden@nwgrc.org.  Applications will be received until a suitable applicant is found.

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NOTICE: Historic Macon Foundation is seeking GIS intern

April 6, 2022

The Historic Macon Foundation (HMF) has a GIS intership opportunity.  The application deadline is April 22, 2022. For more information, click HERE.

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MGRC seeking GIS Analyst

July 20, 2021

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is seeking to fill the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst. The GIS Analyst position is responsible for meeting the daily information technology requirements of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC) and assisting member local governments and partner agencies with service requests of a technical nature.  To view the detailed job description, click HERE. Qualified applicants should, at a minimum, possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university as well as have previous experience in relevant information technology fields; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  This position requires advanced computer application skills. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission provides services to 11 counties and 20 cities in Middle Georgia through its office located in Macon, Georgia. Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to: Middle Georgia Regional Commission Attention: Jen Doran 175 Emery Highway, Suite C Macon, GA 31217 or by e-mail to jdoran@mg-rc.org. Applications will be accepted for this position until filled. Candidates for the position will be subject to a criminal background check, motor vehicle license verification, pre-employment drug screening and skills assessment. Middle Georgia Regional Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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UGA Public Service and Outreach (PSO) Seeks Grants Specialist

June 22, 2021

UGA Jobs Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/197431 UGA Jobs Posting Number – S06095P Brief Description The Grants Specialist position is created to assist 8 University of Georgia Public Service and Outreach (PSO) units with generating external funds to better serve the citizens of Georgia. This position is crucial given that PSO units generate 70 percent of their operating budgets through external funding sources. The incumbent will help to increase PSO’s ability to compete for larger and more long-term external funding from federal agencies, corporations, and foundations, provide assistance with complex proposal/application development and submission, and provide grant writing assistance as needed. The incumbent’s role will be to continually search and identify opportunities for funding and match opportunities with PSO work based on an understanding of PSO units’ mission. The Grants Specialist will be knowledgeable of the relevant policies of major federal and non-federal sponsors, handle complex proposal award tasks, and make independent decisions concerning non-narrative content and format of grant proposals. This position will work closely with the Office of the Vice President for PSO senior management team, PSO directors, Development, Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), and other administrative groups. For additional information and/or to apply, please use the UGA Jobs website listed above.

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MGRC seeking GIS Analyst

April 10, 2020

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is seeking to fill the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst. The GIS Analyst position is responsible for meeting the daily information technology requirements of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC) and assisting member local governments and partner agencies with service requests of a technical nature.  To view the detailed job description, click HERE. Qualified applicants should, at a minimum, possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university as well as have previous experience in relevant information technology fields; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  This position requires advanced computer application skills. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission provides services to 11 counties and 20 cities in Middle Georgia through its office located in Macon, Georgia. Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to:Middle Georgia Regional CommissionAttention: Jen Doran175 Emery Highway, Suite CMacon, GA 31217 or by e-mail to jdoran@mg-rc.org. Applications will be accepted for this position until filled.Candidates for the position will be subject to a criminal background check, motor vehicle license verification, pre-employment drug screening and skills assessment. Middle Georgia Regional Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Geospatial Information Office seeking Business Development Specialist

January 29, 2020

The Geospatial Information Office is seeking a Business Development Specialist. This position will assist in the Office’s program management, capacity building, and sustainability planning. The position will help identify needs and opportunities to support current Office business and expansion of operations. This position will also assist the Geospatial Information Officer (GIO) and other team members with creating and executing sustainability plans for the programs that support the State’s foundational GIS datasets. These efforts will initially focus on the creation of holistic programs to support development of address and road centerline data, along with various administrative boundary files for the Georgia Emergency Communication Authority (GECA), preparing Georgia to migrate to a Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) ecosystem. This position will specifically help ensure the sustainability of the programs established to build and maintain NG911 mission-critical geospatial data, including helping drive an assessment of migration-related data creation costs and best practices. In support of the NG911 system, the position will also help draft and manage sustainability plans for the Office’s Remote Sensing Data Programs (LiDAR and Aerial Photography). The Business Development Specialist will plan for future data acquisitions, manage stakeholder relations, and identify opportunities to improve programmatic cost effectiveness. In support of these efforts, the Business Development Specialist will coordinate stakeholders and leverage interagency synergies, while identifying and leveraging innovative funding sources and economies of scale.  Additionally, working with the GIO, the Business Development Specialist will help build the Office’s business capacity through grant writing and the establishment of the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council. For more information, click here.

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Geospatial Information Office seeking Geospatial Solution Engineer

January 29, 2020

The Geospatal Information Office is seeking a Solutions Engineer. This position will lead enterprise application (configurable, custom and COTS) and process development efforts in support of data management and geospatial analysis for the State. The Solutions Engineer will be a natural GIS evangelist who enjoys identifying and promoting GIS-based strategies to improve the way the State approaches its challenges. To further this goal, the Solutions Engineer will create the framework for a common operating data ecosystem that will enable holistic sharing and management of spatial data statewide, facilitating their use in analysis of government function and the best use of taxpayer dollars.  The position will help configure/architect, then lead the development and implementation of, various applications and processes necessary to support the aggregation and dissemination of disparate data sources into statewide datasets. When applicable, this will include near real-time upkeep of data. Efforts will initially focus on the creation of vital statewide spatial datasets to support the State’s migration to a next generation 9-1-1 (NG911) ecosystem. In partnership with the Geospatial Information Officer and other Office team members, the Solutions Engineer will aid in the development of these mission-critical data by leading design and management of the backend infrastructure (cloud/on-prem), an assessment of migration-related data creation costs, the development of business processes, and identification of best practices. To achieve these goals, the Solution Engineer will work closely with our extensive contractor community to apply their expertise locally and expand public-private partnerships by leveraging technology to best utilize limited state resources.  Mission critical NG911 GIS data will benefit numerous government functions at the local and State scale. The Solutions Engineer will develop situational awareness tools to analyze patterns and examine relationships regarding these government functions and the distribution of resources. The position will work closely with our team and partners to identify and leverage the geospatial tools necessary to satisfy multiple business objectives. Stated otherwise, the Solutions Engineer will facilitate data creation for NG911 while also identifying separate use-cases for these data in order to maximize taxpayer dollars. The Solutions Engineer will develop tools to share data appropriately, at scale, and with citizens when appropriate. In doing so, this position will help ensure maximum taxpayer value for a variety of established governmental functions, while simultaneously creating interfaces for all stakeholders, to ensure our citizens can easily navigate and find necessary information through the State’s GeoPortal. For more information, click here.

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Geospatial Information Office seeking Geospatial Data Program Manager

January 29, 2020

The Georgia Geospatial Informatoin Office is seeking a Geospatial Data Program Manager. This position will build programs in support of the development and ongoing maintenance of vital statewide spatial datasets that will support the State’s migration to a next generation 9-1-1 (NG911) ecosystem – this includes development of a comprehensive and fully maintained point based address dataset for every structure in Georgia, our States’ road centerlines with complete routable address ranges, and a collection of political and administrative boundaries. The Program Manager’s primary duty will be to develop and execute strategic plans for the programs around these mission-critical data including initial development, long-term maintenance, and support.  In this position, the Program Manager will work directly with the Geospatial Information Officer (GIO) to develop the programs that will facilitate the creation of data and processes which create value and build efficiencies for the State. Both technical and collaborative in nature, this role will require the Program Manager to foster relationships and effective communication with stakeholders in all levels of government. The creation and long-term sustainability of these data will require working collaboratively with the State’s 650+ local governments, 12 Regional Commissions, and a number of its state agencies.  While managing the Data Programs, this individual will work with other members of the Office to educate and train State stakeholders so they may become well-informed consumers of data. The Program Manager will also provide the assistance necessary to train stakeholders to improve the quality and precision of their geospatial data. This position will work closely with Office staff to develop publications, printed materials, and online materials that will enhance the accessibility of information and guidance for the geospatial community. For more informaiton, click here.

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Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Seeking Geographic Information Specialist

October 9, 2018

The Department of Community Affairs in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Geographic Information Specialist (advertised salary:  $32,970.99-$47,101.41). DCA is a state organization dedicated to help build strong vibrant communities.  DCA offers a fast paced, challenging and dynamic work environment that requires innovative thinking, pride in quality work, and the ability to work as versatile team player.  DCA gives its employees the opportunity to do more than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia’s families live more abundantly with a greater sense of achievement.  If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA team. Under general supervision, collects and interprets geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photos and satellite data. Analyzes, evaluates, measures and records geospatial data using geographic information systems software and related hardware and software specific to the area of assignment. Creates or maintains GIS databases and cartographic products. Performs geospatial analyses of moderate complexity and presents data in cartographic form. Operates and adjusts equipment and apparatus used to obtain geospatial data. Monitors adherence to policies and procedures. Locates and obtains existing geographic information databases. Develops, operates, and maintains geographical information computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, and video cameras. Qualifications for the Geographic Information Specialist include: Bachelor’s degree in geography, cartography, geology, forestry or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.  Preferred Qualifications – External:  Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more the following: – Master’s degree in geography, cartography, geology or closely related field – Experience working with ESRI software, ARCGIS & ARCGIS online & Google Earth – Experience working in community planning – Experience working with census data Additional information: https://ga.taleo.net/careersection/ga_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=APP008F&tz=GMT-04%3A00 Closing date:  10/23/2018  

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