Planning Systems Developer

Sugar Hill is seeking a Planning Systems Developer to manage and expand the city’s geographic information system and help implement its development-permitting platform. The employee will maintain GIS databases and web maps, perform spatial analysis, improve permitting workflows, connect parcel and zoning data, and support planning, transportation, utilities, public safety and economic-development projects. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science, information science or a related field, although a strong professional portfolio may substitute. Three years of professional GIS experience and proficiency in SQL, Arcade and Python are required. Experience with permitting systems, REST APIs or additional development tools is preferred. The position is primarily office-based and may include some evening or weekend meetings.