The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) seeks a highly motivated and creative individual to join its team. SCCOG is a government agency serving a region of 280,000 residents and 22 cities, towns, and boroughs in southeastern Connecticut, a dynamic coastal region of New England. This is a full-time (35 hr.), in-person position based in Norwich, CT.

About the Position

The GIS/Technology Specialist will provide support for all SCCOG program areas as needed, and will provide guidance and support to SCCOG staff carrying out projects. Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

• Manage agency’s overall data architecture including software and user administration.

• Provide guidance to staff in developing project methodologies and assist as needed. • Develop static maps and interactive map/data dashboards as needed.

• Conduct analysis of geographic information.

• Work with state and local partners, including technology firms, to improve the quality of local parcel/CAMA data.

• Maintain SCCOG’s online viewers (regional parcel viewer, transportation project database, and other online databases to be developed), including the collection and management of data.

• Develop geographic data and maps for member municipalities as needed.

• Act as primary liaison to SCCOG’s external IT support consultant, and provide a limited amount of in-house IT support to fellow staff as needed.

Desired Skills/Qualities

• High-level proficiency with designing and carrying out projects utilizing ArcGIS PRO and ArcGIS Online.

• Enthusiasm for adoption of new technologies.

• Willingness and ability to self-learn systems and train staff on the use of new technologies and databases, such as crash data and transit service analysis tools.

• Collaborative attitude. • Attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare technical written reports and tailor deliverables to an intended audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in GIS, Urban Planning, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 2+ years’ experience working with GIS in a planning or environmental science context. • Experience with project management, including the procurement and supervision of consultants.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 environment, including Excel.

• Proficiency in using and writing code in Python and other languages used in GIS.

• Experience in a range of other software used in preparing maps such as QGIS, plugins and add-ons for ArcGIS and QGIS, and graphics programs.

All SCCOG employees are expected to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in support of an inclusive and respectful environment. AICP certification is desirable. Applicants must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.