GIS Specialist Supervisor

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hired a GIS Specialist Supervisor to lead a technical team protecting the state's environmental resources. Key responsibilities include supervising programmers, cartographers, data managers, and analysts; collaborating with engineers and scientists on project requirements; maintaining GIS data integrity; evaluating system functionality; and staying current with emerging GIS technologies. The role requires managing Enterprise GIS Server infrastructure, overseeing database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL), handling Python and PowerShell scripting, administering web servers (IIS, Apache), managing software licenses, and troubleshooting system issues. Additional duties include training staff, recommending equipment upgrades, and ensuring timely project delivery across environmental monitoring programs. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 5-7 years GIS experience; 2 years supervisory experience; excellent project management and communication skills. Full-time state government position. Salary range: $72,357.49-$112,236.33 annually. Based in Hinds County (Jackson area), MS.