Geographic Information Officer

Geographic Information Officer Salary $85,051.20 - $97,808.88 Annually Location Winston-Salem, NC Job Type Full Time Job Number 08859 Department MapForsyth Opening Date 05/04/2026 Closing Date 5/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions General Statement of Duties Forsyth County's MapForsyth Department is looking to fill a Geographic Information Officer position. This position manages a City/County Geographic Information Office by providing administrative oversight of department operations. The Geographic Information Officer participates in senior management discussions regarding strategic direction. Prepares and administers the department's annual budget and s upervises work methods and products of subordinate staff. T his position works with other department directors to identify new uses for GIS technology and to support enterprise needs for spatial data. The selected candidate must become a resident of Forsyth County no more than 180 days after the first day of employment as Geographic Information Officer. Distinguishing Features A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology and trends in geographic information systems, spatial data analysis and related technology. Skill in identifying opportunities for the department to provide services to other parts of the organization. Ability to properly supervise subordinate managers. Knowledge of strategic planning and the ability to draft and implement an effective strategic plan. Skill in developing and meeting project budgets. Ability to craft and implement a departmental budget. Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public. Ability to effectively communicate, including demonstrated ability to explain complex technical subject matter to a diverse set of stakeholders. Skill in using GIS programs, such as ESRI and ArcGIS, for geospatial data collection and analysis. Skill in utilizing enterprise GIS and databases, open data and other ways to manage datasets coming from different sources. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, geography, engineering, planning; at least four years of progressively responsible GIS experience, three of which are at the supervisory level are required. A Master's degree in business administration, public administration, geography, engineering or planning preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Driver's License is required. Prefer a GISP Certification and Graduation of the GIS Leadership Academy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manages the department budget and performs administrative duties. Assigns tasks to and supervises subordinate managers. Represents department in discussions with county and city management, elected officials, other senior managers, and community stakeholders. Drafts and manages data maintenance contracts with other departments. Communicates with internal and external data users. Maximizes GIS mapping technology by combining geographic data, software, and outputs via maps, dashboards and applications. Leads the development of high-quality GIS data, which includes both data acquisition and creation as well as aggregation from existing sources. Manages a geospatial data clearinghouse for public access to GIS information through the online repository. Oversees the addressing team which handles all of the addressing functions, including assigning and correcting addresses, as well as processing street naming and renaming requests. Manages projects, develops policies, coordinates services and planning. Develops, implements and coordinates all of the administrative and financial functions, operations and programs of the department. Provides staff support to the City-County GIS Steering Committee. Click to view Full Time with Benefits information. Click to view Part Time with Benefits information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree 02 Which best describes your highest level of education? Did Not Finish High School High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree 03 Do you have a Bachelors degree in business administration, public administration, geography, engineering or planning? Yes No 04 Do you have a Master's degree in business administration, public administration, geography, engineering or planning? Yes No 05 What best describes your years of progressively responsible GIS experience? No experience Less than 4 years 4 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more 06 How many years of supervisory experience do you have? No experience Less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 9 years 9 years or more 07 Do you have experience using GIS programs, such as ESRI and ArcGIS, for geospatial data collection and analysis? Yes No 08 Do you have a GISP Certification? Yes No 09 Did you graduate from the GIS Leadership Academy? Yes No 10 The GIO is a department manager. Department managers are required to be a resident of Forsyth County or become a resident by no more than 180 days after their hire date. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No 11 Do you have a valid driver's license or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment? Yes No Required Question Employer Forsyth County (NC) Address 201 N. Chestnut St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101 Phone 336-703-2400 Website http://www.forsyth.cc