Find GIS JobsGIS and Technology Coordinator
Alamance County Government
- Location
- Health & Human Services, NC
- Salary
- $49k to $49k
- Job type
- Full-time
- Employer type
- Government
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Apply by
- Nov 6, 2026
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About the job
To promote and protect public health and the environment through education, surveillance, inspection, consultation, and enforcement of local and state laws, rules, and regulations in accordance with proper policies and procedures. This position performs complex professional, analytical, and technical work in the implementation, development, maintenance, enhancement and presentation of spatial geographic data, as related to the function of the Geographic Information Systems and other technologies in our department. - Develop, manage, and maintain the Environmental Health GIS program, ensuring accurate spatial data to support inspections, surveillance, planning, and public health decision-making; - Oversee creation, updating, and quality control of GIS datasets related to wells, septic systems, food establishments, complaints, environmental hazards, and other regulatory program areas; - Serve as the technical lead for GIS software, tools, database management, and application configuration to provide troubleshooting and user support; - Evaluate and recommend new GIS technologies, software upgrades, data sources, and analytical methods to improve program capabilities to supervisor; - Supervise staff in the technical aspects of this program Technology Program Coordinator - Develop, implement, and manage the agency’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology programs, ensuring alignment with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements; - Maintain compliance with FAA regulations, state laws, and internal policies related to UAS; - Train staff in safe and effective use of UAS and GPR equipment; - Manage equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, calibration, repairs, and lifecycle planning for UAS, sensors, batteries, and GPR systems; - Evaluate new technologies, software, and tools to provide recommendations for upgrades, procurement, or program expansion to supervisor; - Acts as a consultant to other environmental health specialists, to contractors, and engineers both within and outside of the health department, and state agencies; - Evaluate land to determine suitability for installation of on-site ground absorption wastewater systems - Evaluate installations of on-site ground absorption wastewater systems - Evaluate sites for location of wells and collect water samples for analysis. Graduation from a four-year college or university with 30 semester hours of course work in the physical or biological sciences and two years of experience in environmental health; or a four-year or Master Degree in Environmental Health from a program which is accredited by the National Environmental Health Association and one year of experience in environmental health. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: Registered as a Sanitarian by the NC State Board of Sanitarian Examiners. Must be authorized in Onsite Wastewater in the State of North Carolina. Valid driver's license with driving record evaluation suitable for driving county owned vehicles. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Fluent in Spanish and English languages in both oral and written form - Ability to communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel; exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures. - Considerable knowledge of environmental laws, rules, and procedures, as well as an understanding of the concepts of public health law. - Knowledge in microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, epidemiology, and other physical and earth sciences. - General knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies relating to environmental health and community resources. - Considerable knowledge of communicable diseases, vector control, solid waste management, and protection of water supplies. - Working under the Onsite Wastewater supervisor, this position coordinates the Onsite Well Water and Quality Assurance programs and as such requires extensive knowledge in area of specialty. - Ability to analyze and comprehend a wide variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports. - Ability to motivate and educate business and property owners and the consuming public in matters related to protecting and promoting public health. - Must be able to periodically lift heavy objects, walk over rough terrain, and maneuver in close surroundings. - Must be proficient in both written and oral communications. - Ability to independently plan and schedule work activities and perform assignments. - Ability to coordinate work in a specialized program. - Ability to plan and implement education programs. - Ability to work with others in solving the more complex environmental problems. - Knowledge and ability to use personal computer in a Windows and Web Based Environment and experience with Geographic Information Systems and related software. - Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. - Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. - Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. - Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. - Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace. - Integrity – Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge - Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures - Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; - Teamwork – Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal
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