Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator)
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansDescription
Coordinate the planning, development, maintenance, and use of organizational GIS data, systems, and services. Manage GIS projects, standards, and workflows; perform spatial analysis and cartography; support and train users; and liaise with stakeholders and vendors to deliver reliable geospatial products.
- • Plan, prioritize, and coordinate GIS projects, requests, and timelines.
- • Produce data layers, maps, tables, and reports using GIS and spatial analysis.
- • Oversee maintenance, versioning, and quality control of enterprise GIS databases.
- • Establish and enforce GIS data standards, naming conventions, and workflows.
- • Design and prepare cartographic products with effective symbology and layouts.
- • Provide technical guidance and support to users on GIS tools, data, and processes.
- • Coordinate collection, compilation, and integration of GIS data from internal and external sources.
- • Review incoming and existing datasets for accuracy, currency, and completeness.
- • Perform advanced geospatial analysis, modeling, and data manipulation to support decisions.
- • Design, document, and test GIS models, scripts, and automated workflows.
- • Coordinate development and deployment of web maps, map services, and dashboards.
- • Manage user access, roles, and permissions for GIS platforms and applications.
- • Confer with stakeholders to define requirements and propose GIS solutions.
- • Prepare training materials and deliver training or presentations to GIS users.
- • Troubleshoot and resolve GIS application, data, or performance issues.
- • Coordinate upgrades and maintenance for GIS software, servers, and equipment.
- • Evaluate and recommend GIS software, datasets, procedures, or equipment improvements.
- • Assist users in formulating GIS requirements and understanding solution trade-offs.
- • Integrate GPS, survey, remote sensing, or photogrammetric data into GIS.
- • Create, convert, and transfer data using specialized GIS and data management tools.
- • Maintain metadata, change logs, and project documentation for GIS assets.
- • Monitor and report on availability and performance of GIS services and applications.
- • Ensure data backup, security, and compliance with governance and privacy policies.
- • Coordinate cross-departmental GIS initiatives, committees, and vendor relationships.
- • Apply 3D or 4D technologies to geospatial data for analysis and visualization.
- • Stay current with GIS trends through continuing education and professional engagement.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
