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# Geographic Information System Specialist II

- **Company:** University of Missouri
- **Location:** Columbia, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), ArcGIS Servers, ArcSDE, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Software Application Programming, Data Management
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17672471?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17672471%2FGeographic-Information-System-Specialist-Ii-Missouri-Columbia

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications

Two years documented experience with Geographical Information Systems.

Working knowledge and experience using ESRI ArcGIS Software.

Professional certification from ESRI ArcGIS.

Experience deploying, maintaining, and administering ArcGIS Enterprise (including ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcSDE)

Familiarity with symbols and terminology used in civil, architectural, or electronic engineering.

Experience accessing field sites to utilize GPS technologies to perform field data collection.
Anticipated Hiring Range

## Description

At MU Energy Management, we power the future! We are responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering vital utility services across the University of Missouri facilities including hospitals and clinics, a research reactor, research facilities, laboratories, academic buildings, residential halls, dining facilities, recreational and athletic facilities, computing centers and administrative buildings. Our advanced district energy system, centered around the state-of-the-art Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize over 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare buildings.

Beyond powering the campus, we also install and manage cutting-edge building automation systems that optimize energy consumption across the university. Our mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and resilient utility services that empower the University to excel in its academic and research goals.

If you're passionate about energy, innovation, and sustainability, this is your chance to be part of a team that keeps Mizzou running and thriving!

Nature of Work:

Provides coordination of a Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) and related automated systems. May develop and manage related projects and/or present and publish information about the projects.

Performs Geographical Information System mapping, applications programming, data management, surveying, and buried utility locates for all utilities, roads, parking, sidewalks, structures and landscaping located on the MU Campus and adjoining farms.

Key Responsibilities:

Updating existing Geographic Information System (GIS) data with changes being made to campus facilities, utilities or grounds.

Provide specialty maps, analysis, information and reports using GIS as a tool.

Obtain needed data through Global Positioning System (GPS) and surveying equipment.

Assist department personnel in the monitoring, reporting and utilization of department data metrics.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Must possess a valid driver's license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Supervision Received:

Administrative and functional supervision is received from designated supervisor. Receives oral and written instructions daily on work to be performed, occasionally supplemented by diagrams and/or blueprints.
Shift

7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday


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