Geographic Information System Specialist III

Facilities and Business Operations:

The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

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The Opportunity:

The Utilities & Engineering Services Department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist III. This role is responsible for leading and advancing the university’s utility mapping and GIS capabilities.

The GIS Specialist III oversees the Utility Locate team and manages all aspects of GIS application development, data integrity, and system integration across FBO. This position plays a critical role in administering ESRI ArcGIS systems; developing GIS data collection tools, web mapping applications, feature layers, and python-based automations; and integrating GIS data with other software platforms and business processes.

Working in close collaboration with interdisciplinary FBO managers and external partners, this role supports utility management by collecting and analyzing data, developing visualizations, reporting findings, and ensuring accurate and accessible geospatial information across campus. This is a highly impactful opportunity for a GIS professional who is passionate about technical innovation, problem‑solving, and supporting operational excellence in a complex campus environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support administration of ESRI ArcGIS systems, including data versioning, system design, geodatabase maintenance, and user management. 

• Monitor and maintain GIS data quality, system performance, and geospatial workflows. 

• Oversee the Utility Locate team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all locate requests. 

• Coordinate with Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) and other departments requiring utility locates. 

• Manage the Sunshine 811 contract, communications, service requests, and resolution of related issues. 

• Review building and construction plans to ensure proper integration with UCF’s existing utility systems. 

• Maintain construction documents and ensure they are readily accessible for reference. 

• Serve as UCF’s primary liaison for utility location activities across all construction projects. 

• Provide technical support and training to system users, and develop solutions to improve GIS workflows. 

• Prepare business and technical writing for proposals, presentations, white papers, policies, procedures, and departmental communications. 

• Collect, maintain, and manage GIS datasets for departmental initiatives, including system integrations, data collection tools, web maps, and user documentation. 

• Develop GIS applications to support operations and decision making, including related training, process, and procedure materials. 

• Engage with local and national professional organizations to stay current with industry trends and represent the university’s progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). 

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience working with ESRI ArcGIS systems, geodatabases, and GIS application development. 

• Demonstrated experience managing or leading Utility Locate teams, utility coordination programs, or similar field to GIS workflows. 

• Advanced proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and related geospatial tools. 

• Experience developing GIS data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123) and building web mapping applications or dashboards. 

• Knowledge of underground utility systems, construction processes, and interpretation of engineered site plans and utility drawings. 

• Familiarity with Sunshine 811 regulations, procedures, and best practices for utility locates.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $48,722 to $70,646. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. 

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities - Utilities and Energy Services

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

02-12-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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