"GIS Analyst"

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Posting Number: RTF00191PO25

USC Market Title: Statistical and Research Analyst

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156422

Business Title (Internal Title): GIS Analyst

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Georgetown

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences

Advertised Salary Range: $54,165 - $70,000

Location of Vacancy: Georgetown, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Other

About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement: At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement: Yes

State Insurance Programs: Yes

Annual Leave: Yes

Sick Leave: Yes

Advertised Job Summary: GIS Analyst will identify, process, and manage diverse geospatial data to support a variety of environmental assessment and coastal habitat mapping efforts.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 1) Masters degree in geography, geoscience, or closely related field. 2) Knowledge of coastal habitats and habitat mapping of the Southeastern US

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro and the application of spatial analytical methods. Demonstrated experience in remote sensing cartography, image analysis techniques, use of multispectral and LiDAR data (collected from satellite, aerial and/or UAS platforms), and geospatial project coordination.

Job Duty: Identify, process, and manage project GIS database and associated metadata - Essential Function: Yes - Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty: Work with project supervisor and other project team members to refine project approach, necessary data inputs, and scope of final mapping deliverables for proposed project outcomes - Essential Function: Yes - Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty: Create, edit, and transform geospatial data from a variety of sources and sensors - Essential Function: Yes - Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty: Develop, document, and implement GIS workflows and spatial analyses necessary to generate mapping products and tools associated with specific project deliverables - Essential Function: Yes - Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty: Generate required 6-month progress reports to funding agency - Essential Function: Yes - Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty: Produce final project narrative report and participate in the dissemination of project results to end-users and the broader scientific community - Essential Function: Yes - Percentage of Time: 15

Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/16/2025

Position End Date: 09/15/2026

Job Open Date: 08/29/2025

Job Close Date: 10/13/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 13,2025.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194061

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.