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The Planning & GIS Specialist, under moderate supervision, performs complex work with limited decision-making discretion creating, conducting, and revising planning studies that include land-use growth trends, development impact studies, and regional land-use growth scenarios. The Planning & GIS Specialist ensures district databases contain accurate information related to GIS analysis, data security, and data integrity. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Capital Development and Real Estate Officer.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Salary NC 17/Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Capital Development and Real Estate Officer
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Lead administration of historic and current GIS data and applications including the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise
- Participate in a variety of planning-related projects and activities including engaging with intergovernmental processes and generating maps
- Collaborate to develop plans in several areas with a specific focus on understanding land-use changes and capital project planning
- Provide technical support for short-term space planning and programming of academic and non-academic facilities
- Provide data analytics for and participate in the development of the Capital Needs Assessment and Capital Improvement Plan
- Assist in space planning & programming activities to ensure accurate district and facility-level real estate information
- Perform independent planning studies, including but not limited to market analysis, demographic studies, and site analysis
- Coordinate facility planning meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Assess immediate, intermediate, and long-term facility impacts and ensure consistent, quality internal datasets
- Serve as the primary representative for Joint Use Task Force, CRTPO, and other land-use planning activities as well as a liaison to the city, towns, and Mecklenburg County governments
- Provide impact memos of proposed zoning changes and rezoning petitions to City of Charlotte Planning Department, and other municipal planning departments
- Respond to data requests from The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and executive leadership
- Support continuous improvement efforts
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school systems
- Thorough knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards regarding school systems
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to planning, demographic analysis (using GIS and other strategic organization planning), and the dynamics of community participation planning
- Skilled in ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS, and other advanced database/spreadsheet/statistics/tools for reporting and data/map requests
- Ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, demographic, spatial, and statistical analyses
- Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or related field required
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in public planning utilizing GIS/mapping software required
- GIS or planning certifications preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
of Jobs 1.00
Salary: From 69600.00
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information
General Definition of Work
The Planning & GIS Specialist, under moderate supervision, performs complex work with limited decision-making discretion creating, conducting, and revising planning studies that include land-use growth trends, development impact studies, and regional land-use growth scenarios. The Planning & GIS Specialist ensures district databases contain accurate information related to GIS analysis, data security, and data integrity. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Capital Development and Real Estate Officer.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Salary NC 17/Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Capital Development and Real Estate Officer
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Lead administration of historic and current GIS data and applications including the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise
- Participate in a variety of planning-related projects and activities including engaging with intergovernmental processes and generating maps
- Collaborate to develop plans in several areas with a specific focus on understanding land-use changes and capital project planning
- Provide technical support for short-term space planning and programming of academic and non-academic facilities
- Provide data analytics for and participate in the development of the Capital Needs Assessment and Capital Improvement Plan
- Assist in space planning & programming activities to ensure accurate district and facility-level real estate information
- Perform independent planning studies, including but not limited to market analysis, demographic studies, and site analysis
- Coordinate facility planning meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Assess immediate, intermediate, and long-term facility impacts and ensure consistent, quality internal datasets
- Serve as the primary representative for Joint Use Task Force, CRTPO, and other land-use planning activities as well as a liaison to the city, towns, and Mecklenburg County governments
- Provide impact memos of proposed zoning changes and rezoning petitions to City of Charlotte Planning Department, and other municipal planning departments
- Respond to data requests from The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and executive leadership
- Support continuous improvement efforts
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school systems
- Thorough knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards regarding school systems
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to planning, demographic analysis (using GIS and other strategic organization planning), and the dynamics of community participation planning
- Skilled in ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS, and other advanced database/spreadsheet/statistics/tools for reporting and data/map requests
- Ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, demographic, spatial, and statistical analyses
- Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or related field required
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in public planning utilizing GIS/mapping software required
- GIS or planning certifications preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
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Salary: From 69600.00
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors
Term 12 Month
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Gis Specialist
Document your GIS credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like GISP, and project portfolios before employer conversations begin. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the job's stated minimum requirements, so gaps discovered late can delay or derail the labor certification filing.
Target employers with federal contract pipelines
Federal contractors and agencies regularly sponsor GIS specialists because geospatial roles are embedded in long-term infrastructure and defense projects. These employers expect multi-year retention timelines, which aligns naturally with the PERM-to-green-card sponsorship window of two to four years.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter GIS specialist openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with PERM filing requirements, so you avoid spending time on employers who decline mid-process.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up your target metro area and SOC code on the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer's PERM application must certify the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage level, so knowing this floor protects you from offers that won't survive the certification stage.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer may file under EB-3. If the position requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's in geography, remote sensing, or a related field, ask your employer to assess EB-2 eligibility during PERM drafting, not after I-140 submission.
File I-485 concurrently if your priority date is current
Once your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS and your country's priority date is current in the Visa Bulletin, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This step, often missed by first-time applicants, lets you begin building permanent residency status without waiting years between stages.
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Find Gis Specialist JobsGis Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a GIS specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on the specific job requirements. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you hold a master's or higher and your employer structures the position accordingly. Your employer's PERM attorney determines the category during labor certification drafting.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a GIS specialist?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with an expiration date. There is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, unlike the H-1B cap. The timeline is longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to I-485 approval for most countries, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
How can I find GIS specialist jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for GIS specialist openings from employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many employers list GIS roles without clarifying their willingness to sponsor PERM, so filtering by confirmed sponsorship history saves significant time and avoids late-stage surprises after offer acceptance.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a GIS specialist position?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with the DOL, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role at the offered wage. Before filing, the employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings and advertising. The DOL reviews the application and, if approved, the employer proceeds to file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Will my GIS experience abroad count toward PERM eligibility?
Yes, foreign work experience counts toward the minimum requirements stated in your PERM job description, but only if the job description explicitly includes that experience as a qualifying credential. Your employer's labor certification attorney drafts these requirements carefully. If your foreign experience is substantial, ask whether it supports an EB-2 filing rather than defaulting to EB-3.
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