Salary : $69,139.20 - $107,161.60 Annually
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 27-02694
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description
Behind every great community decision is someone who really understands the map!

Not every GIS job asks you to think big... This one does. Cary is searching for a GIS Specialist who can navigate polygons, points, and lines as comfortably as they navigate competing priorities and curious stakeholders. In this role you'll maintain and analyze geospatial data that supports real infrastructure decisions, collaborate across departments, and bring order to complexity. We're a team that values curiosity, adaptability, and people who take pride in work that genuinely serves others

The Transportation GIS Specialist's primary purpose is to maintain geospatial information in order to enhance Cary's GIS system. The GIS Specialist is responsible for the creation, maintenance, analysis, and visualization of transportation geospatial data which supports activities such as street improvements, traffic calming, greenway and sidewalk planning, and asset management or the overall transportation network. The Transportation GIS Specialist performs responsible and professional GIS, graphic arts, and AutoCAD support for Cary's Transportation Department as well as other Town departments, as needed.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Special Projects.

Typical Tasks

• Responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining transportation assets within the Town-wide GIS system, covering phases from approved site plans to as-built record drawings and field reviews;
• Creates and maintains Transportation data in cartographic maps, graphics, presentations, and webpages;
• Develops, supports, and maintains multi-departmental GIS data and data management workflows;
• Fulfills internal and external information requests, including but not limited to as-builts, plat research, and GIS data exports;
• Updates, plots, and integrates GIS and AutoCAD graphics related to maps and visuals.
• Recommends and participates in GIS process improvements;
• Ensures quality control of all GIS data for internal and external viewing;
• Creates and maintains documentation of procedures utilized to complete projects;
• Provides general GIS customer service, both internally and externally;
• Researches industry trends, solutions, and best practices;
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online.
• Knowledge of Survey 123, Collector, and other ESRI apps.
• Knowledge and experience with transportation infrastructure, including roadway and street networks, sidewalks, greenways and multimodal transportation systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and ability to apply them.
• Proven research skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret construction, record, and plat drawings.
• Ability to operate modern office technology.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and coordinate deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to provide consultation and serve as a program liaison and subject matter expert.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or a related field.

Requires some experience working with GIS/CAD, including working with GIS software, database software, or other related software.

Experience in the creation of graphics with output to various forms, including digital, web, paper, and offset printing products is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Work in this class is generally inside and sedentary. An employee must have such visual acuity as to be able to read and write handwritten and typewritten material. Work requires looking at a computer screen and maps for long periods of time. An employee in this class must be able to talk and hear to respond to the public and other employees. Fingering skills are necessary to use a computer keyboard and mouse.

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering Technology, Geography/Geospatial (GIS), Computer Science, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

04

Please provide a brief description of your above relevant experience working with GIS software. Include any experience you have with managing multiple geospatial datasets (Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, etc.). If you do not have this experience, type N/A
05

How many years of experience do you have working with Civil design software?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

06

Please provide a brief overview of your relevant experience working with Civil 3D and transportation design projects. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
07

Do you have experience in the creation of graphics with output to various forms including digital, web, and paper?Note: This experience MUST be included in the 'Work History' section of your application.

• Yes
• No

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