Geospatial Analyst

This position designs and maintains web GIS applications, manages authoritative spatial datasets, supports ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online workflows, and develops Python-based automation to improve data quality, system efficiency, and decision-making across campus., Job Duty

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain web GIS applications and services using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, and related tools.
• Support the university’s ArcGIS Enterprise environment, including Portal content organization, user and group management, hosted feature layers, map and feature services, sharing settings, publishing workflows, and service documentation.
• Coordinate with university IT and system administrators on ArcGIS Enterprise operations, including system configuration, upgrades, authentication, security, performance, backups, and integration with other enterprise systems.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design user-centered GIS solutions, and deliver web maps, dashboards, mobile applications, and data services that support campus operations, planning, emergency management, facilities, and research

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

• Develop, maintain, and document Python scripts and automated workflows using ArcPy, the ArcGIS API for Python, SQL, and related tools to support geospatial data processing, quality control, reporting, publishing, and system maintenance.
• Automate recurring GIS tasks, including data updates, geoprocessing workflows, attribute validation, service publishing, metadata checks, data exports, map production, and scheduled reporting.
• Create repeatable data pipelines that integrate GIS data with university systems, databases, spreadsheets, APIs, CAD/BIM sources, and other operational datasets.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing scripts and workflows to increase reliability, reduce manual processing, improve data quality, and support enterprise GIS operations.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

• Maintain, update, and improve authoritative spatial datasets in the university’s enterprise geodatabase and hosted GIS environments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, metadata documentation, and compliance with university data governance standards.
• Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, geocoding, proximity analysis, network analysis, and spatial modeling to support campus planning, infrastructure management, public safety, sustainability, accessibility, and operational decision-making.
• Develop high-quality maps, reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and analytical products for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Establish and follow data standards for schema design, naming conventions, editing workflows, QA/QC, metadata, version control, and lifecycle management of GIS datasets.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

• Develop, deploy, train, and support mobile GIS applications and field data collection workflows using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, QuickCapture, GPS/GNSS tools, and related technologies.
• Train and support university staff, students, and field crews in mobile GIS workflows, data collection procedures, data accuracy standards, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate field data collection projects for facilities, infrastructure, emergency response, campus operations, and asset management.
• Review, validate, clean, document, and integrate field-collected data into authoritative GIS datasets and enterprise GIS services in accordance with university data governance, metadata, and quality assurance standards.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

• Provide GIS technical support, consultation, and training to university departments, faculty, staff, and students using GIS applications, data, and enterprise geospatial tools.
• Engage with operational and academic stakeholders to identify opportunities for GIS-driven improvements, automation, spatial analysis, and data integration.
• Develop and maintain documentation for GIS applications, data standards, Python scripts, enterprise workflows, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical users and support adoption of university GIS tools and best practices.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering, configuring, or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, hosted feature layers, web services, users, groups, sharing settings, and publishing workflows.
• Experience developing Python scripts for GIS automation using ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, pandas, GeoPandas, SQL, REST APIs, or related libraries and tools.
• Experience developing and supporting web GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, and related Esri tools.
• Experience managing enterprise geospatial data, including geodatabases, hosted feature layers, metadata, schema design, data validation, QA/QC, and data governance standards.
• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems, databases, APIs, CAD, BIM, asset management systems, or facilities management systems.
• Experience supporting mobile GIS data collection workflows, GPS/GNSS data collection, and field-to-office data integration.
• Experience creating maps, dashboards, reports, and spatial analysis products for operational decision-making.
• CAD experience, especially with facilities, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or campus mapping data.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of geospatial concepts, spatial data management, cartography, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and web GIS application design.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, enterprise geodatabases, hosted feature layers, web maps, feature services, dashboards, and mobile GIS applications.
• Ability to develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and document Python scripts for GIS automation, data processing, QA/QC, reporting, and workflow improvement.
• Knowledge of GIS data governance practices, including metadata, schema standards, authoritative data management, data validation, version control, and documentation.
• Ability to work with relational databases, SQL, APIs, spreadsheets, CAD data, and other data sources commonly used in facilities, planning, public safety, and campus operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate business needs into geospatial workflows, applications, maps, and data products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, provide training and support, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, document work clearly, and coordinate with IT, operational departments, academic users, and external partners.
• Full-time with potential for hybrid work. Occasional travel across campus for project support and collaboration. Occasional travel for conferences and training., Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

4.24.2 out of 5 stars Richland, SC Hybrid work $52,526 - $78,789 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Veterans’ Preference Statement The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding., Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 12, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities