Geospatial Coordinator at State of South Carolina – Columbia, South Carolina

The Geospatial Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination, management, and integration of geospatial data, applications, and mapping services in support of the agency’s mission. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and security of spatial information while maintaining compliance with agency standards, state and federal requirements, and data governance practices.

Under limited supervision, the Geospatial Coordinator performs advanced-level geospatial services and may supervise geospatial staff. This position serves as a technical lead, supports strategic planning, and facilitates collaboration across bureaus, divisions, and external partners.

What you will do!

Data Management & Compliance

• Manage, maintain, and coordinate agency geospatial data, applications, and mapping services.

• Ensure compliance with SCDES standards, state and federal requirements, and data governance policies.

Technical Support & Training

• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to agency staff on GIS tools and spatial data usage.

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to geospatial systems.

Collaboration & Integration

• Facilitate collaboration across internal teams and external partners to integrate geospatial resources.

• Improve data accessibility and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Oversight

• May supervise geospatial staff and serve as backup to the Geospatial Manager.

• Organize, assign, and review projects completed by team members.

• Define project needs, requirements, and specifications involving spatial data or technology.

Strategic Planning & Innovation

• Support geospatial strategic planning efforts.

• Advise on the design, development, and implementation of new systems and applications.

• Create, adopt, and modify geospatial standards and procedures.

Outreach & Communication

• Conduct outreach to internal and external users of spatial data and technology.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on spatial technology matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or
• Associate degree with relevant work experience, or
• An approved acceptable equivalent.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
GISP Certification(Geographic Information Systems Professional)
Experience with server hosting for GIS Enterprise Platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise)
Background in Emergency Management & Response, including GIS support during incidents
3–5 years of GIS experience in Environmental Services or related fields
Proficiency with AutoCAD and integration with GIS platforms
Experience with remote sensing technologies, including drone data collection and analysis
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)
• Remote Work: The option of partially remote work up to 2 days per week after 1 year of employment with the agency, based on job functions and responsiblities.

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.