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# GIS MANAGER

- **Company:** State of Louisiana
- **Location:** Baton Rouge, LA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,998.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Digital Mapping, Spatial Databases, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us528833f554d22e6e812bee2efa473f38/eaa

## About the Role

Seven years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus six years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR
A bachelor's degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus five years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found

## Description

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as GIS Manager within the Planning & Research Division. The GIS Manager provides leadership and technical expertise in the management, integration, analysis, and application of geospatial data and enterprise GIS resources to support agency programs, projects, and decision-making in furtherance on CPRA's mission., * Directs and oversees GIS Section personnel and CPRA's enterprise GIS environment by establishing priorities, assigning work, managing workloads, and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, reliable, and high-quality geospatial products, services, applications, and analytical solutions.

 * Manages the CPRA Projects Geodatabase, ensuring accurate and reliable project data through quality control, standardized workflows, and coordination with agency staff to resolve data discrepancies.
 * Manages GIS activities and geospatial data supporting CPRA land rights, infrastructure, planning and project mapping, delivering timely maps and spatial analyses to support agency decisions and operations.
 * Reviews GIS deliverables for accuracy and compliance with CPRA standards and develops maps supporting the Annual Plan, agency leadership, public communications, and other initiatives.
 * Maintains and updates oyster lease data from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), identifying CPRA-acquired leases and ensuring accurate geospatial information to support land rights, project planning, and operational activities.
 * Provides GIS training, technical assistance, and mentoring to CPRA staff on GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro, spatial analysis, data management, and cartographic techniques while promoting standardized workflows, data quality, and GIS best practices across the agency.