Jr GIS Coordinator

Summary: The Jr GIS Coordinator is responsible for planning and surveillance activities related to communicable diseases and public health preparedness. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, managing GIS project deliverables, and utilizing data governance best practices. The coordinator will also conduct geostatistical analysis and create visualizations of data. Additionally, the position requires the development of web-based applications and support during public health emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly engage with stakeholders and partners at the GIO, other agencies, state/local health departments, private sector, etc.
• Manage GIS team project work deliverables and deadlines through the use of project management skills (communication, organization, metric tracking, etc.)
• Serve as team leader/point of contact for the Public Health Geographics team under the Data Products program in the Office of Data & Analytics
• Utilize data governance best practices, especially those related to GIS products
• Familiarity with how to utilize GeoAI (or ability to learn the skill)Provide geostatistical analysis, measurements or reports related to communicable disease surveillance, outbreaks, disasters and public health preparedness activities.
• Create and maintain visualizations of data and statistical results.
• Creates and maintain accurate geospatial datasets.
• Develop and maintain workflows that integrate datasets and automate analytical methods.
• Develop web-based applications utilizing both configurable services and customized development.
• Utilizes appropriate geographic information system software and other statistical packages.
• Provides recommendations to supervisors and developers regarding data workflow methodology.
• Assists the IDOH DOC when activated with logistical support.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Skills:

• Project management skills (communication, organization, metric tracking)
• Experience with GIS software and geospatial datasets
• Ability to conduct geostatistical analysis
• Familiarity with GeoAI or willingness to learn
• Experience in developing web-based applications
• Knowledge of data governance best practices
• Strong analytical and visualization skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and partners
• Logistical support experience in public health contexts

Salary (Rate): £26.50 hourly

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Working Arrangements: remote

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