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GIS COORDINATOR - March 1, 2024


The Rockingham Planning Commission in Exeter, NH has an immediate opening for a well-qualified and motivated GIS Coordinator. This full-time position provides the opportunity to grow and shape the GIS services for 27 communities in southeast New Hampshire. We are seeking a passionate and experienced GIS Coordinator to grow our geospatial technology and deliver exceptional solutions to our member communities and partners. The GIS Coordinator will be responsible for GIS project management and community engagement.

Apply your vision to bring data and mapping to life for a vibrant and dynamic Seacoast region. This is your chance to bring the RPC to the forefront of geospatial technology, where innovation meets impact. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of geospatial technology while working alongside talented professionals in a stimulating work environment.

With projects ranging from transportation systems planning and land use analyses, to climate resilience and sea level rise, you will be responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing system data for planning projects. You will also support data collection responsibilities including transportation system inventories, traffic volumes, land use and land cover data sets and others. This position will also assist in the maintenance and utilization of the region’s travel demand model for projecting future traffic conditions and to support air quality analyses.

The successful candidate will be well organized, detail-oriented and have familiarity and interest in a variety of planning topics and meet these additional qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in GIS project management or related roles.
  • Develop and implement GIS strategies to meet project requirements.
  • Develop innovative solutions using GIS technologies.
  • Stay current with GIS technology and industry best practices.
  • Have a keen sense of mapping design, composition, and aesthetics.
  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products ArcgGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop including ArcGIS Online, and other ESRI applications. .

Be proficient in data management and organization.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Be effective in analyzing and communicating spatial information.

Experience with Python, R, or Arcade is desirable.

Starting salary for this position will be between $70,000 and $85,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, email a succinct cover letter telling us why you are the right candidate for this job. Include a resume listing relevant experience. The letter and resume should be sent to Annette Pettengill, Business Manager, at apettengill@therpc.org The position will remain open until filled. The Rockingham Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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