GIS Tech Analyst

Working Title GIS Tech Analyst Competency Level Journey Home Department Facilities - 35200 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Office of Facilities provides the complement of services necessary to maintain the facilities and systems of the university. We are charged to maintain the aesthetically pleasing Georgian appearance of the core campus and manage the support of all university property through our departments of Architecture and Construction Services, Project Management, Utilities and Engineering, Facilities Administration and the Physical Plant.

Utilities & Engineering assists in the development of solutions for projects and data necessities. It develops and maintains facility geo-databases, servers, web applications, maps, space management plans and facilities archive materials. It designs and implements facility construction, renovation and improvement projects having a value of $500,000 or less. It provides a supportive role to the entire campus as is needed. College Facilities - 352 College College/School Information University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking., This position is responsible for maintaining, updating and expanding the University’s Geographic Information System (GIS) in order to support campus planning, utilities, facilities management and safety., * Maintain and administer the University’s existing GIS databases and applications.

• Collect, validate, and integrate spatial and asset data from multiple sources such as CAD drawings, field data, and enterprise systems.
• Populate and update campus features such as buildings, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS, GNSS, and GIS tools such as Trimble handheld devices, drones, and survey equipment.
• Operate and maintain an unmanned aerial vehicle fleet (UAVs, drones) and the associated data collected through their deployment.
• Assist other Facilities departments and outside entities with data collection and storage for construction, utility mapping, and asset evaluation and documentation.
• Ensure accurate and updated data and imagery.
• Support integration between GIS and other enterprise systems such as asset management and construction project files.
• Ensure compliance with university data governance policies and applicable regulations.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris, as required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40082

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Graduation from a two year technical college with a major in an Information Technology field and one year in the information technology field related to the position’s role; or graduation from a four year college or university and one year experience in the information technology field related to the position’s role; or graduation from a four year college or university with a major in an Information Technology area. Related information technology experience may be substituted year for year for the required education. Preferred education, professional skills and experience Competency in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Map/ArcGIS/ArcGIS Server/ ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS Viewer for Flex/Adobe Contribute. Required Certifications or licensure

• Valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one in two weeks of starting employment.
• FAA and NC Commercial Drone Pilot License., This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations., 1. * Do you currently hold an FAA and NC Commercial Drone Pilot License?
• Yes, I currently hold the license(s).
• No, I do not currently hold the license(s).
• In progress, license(s) will be held before the job start date.

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge. Recruitment Range $63,866 - $70,962 Recruitment Range Details

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.