Stormwater GIS Specialist

Salary: $22.45 - $26.94 Hourly
Location : Beaufort
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Infrastructure
Department: Stormwater Administration
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

The Stormwater GIS Specialist supports stormwater operations and regulatory compliance by managing geospatial data and GIS assets. The role develops and maintains maps, integrates field data, and produces analyses to support planning, maintenance, inspections, and permit reporting in collaboration with operations, engineering, and regulatory staff.

Examples of Duties
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Develop, maintain, and update MS4 GIS data, including storm drains, pipes, manholes, inlets, outfalls, BMPs, and related stormwater assets.
• Support MS4 permit compliance by producing required GIS maps, datasets, exhibits, and documentation for permit applications, annual reports, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Integrate, review, and manage GPS and mobile GIS data collected from field crews, inspections, and contractors into the enterprise GIS system.
• Produce accurate maps, dashboards, and visual products to support stormwater operations, planning, public outreach, and regulatory submittals.
• Manage stormwater asset attribute data and perform quality control, validation, and assurance to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Perform spatial analyses, including watershed delineation, catchment analysis, and spatial queries, to support engineering and program decision-making.
• Support Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) activities by mapping drainage areas, outfalls, inspection results, and investigation findings.
• Provide GIS support for asset management and maintenance planning, including inspection prioritization, cleaning schedules, and lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with stormwater, public works, engineering, and regulatory staff to translate operational and compliance needs into effective GIS solutions.
• Develop and maintain GIS metadata, standards, and documentation to ensure data usability, consistency, and long-term sustainability.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.