Manager, GeoData, Cartographic and GIS Library

East View Cartographic seeks an experienced GIS librarian to lead and manage its GIS, cartographic, and GeoData collection, cataloging, indexing.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all personnel, activities and functions related to the input, cataloging, indexing, and storage of GIS and cartographic products and data.
• Responsible for the management, processes, workflow, and access to the global GIS and cartographic library
• Assess global GIS and cartographic library as a highly effective, reliable, and accurate source for customer products, resource for authoritative information, and model of map library efficiency. Create plans for improvement and lead plans to completion as determined to be necessary
• International travel where necessary for conferences and customer visits where necessary or advantageous.
• Map library Management
  • Maintain the physical inventory control of the map collection as well as the journal collection;
  • Maintain the physical order of the collection: Paper Collection, CD Collection as well as digital data on the network;
  • Describe the physical filing system and make it accessible to the other staff;
  • Catalog and create GIS index files and generate PDF files for the map collection
• Library/product Database Management and Maintenance
  • Adding data to the ArcSDE product database: creating new data from source material as well as transforming and migrating data in other formats, such as MapInfo tab files
  • Adding data to the ArcSDE product database: creating new data from source material as well as transforming and migrating data in other formats, such as MapInfo tab files
  • Troubleshoot / resolve data and GIS-related database conflicts and issues
  • Oversee and manage to resolution of deeper technical database problems
• Website Development and Support
  • Collaborate with peers on proper integration, customization, and content projection of GIS data on EVC Store
  • Collaborate with peers and outside experts where necessary on the development of ArcIMS
• Personnel:
  • Manage and lead growing team of GIS geodata specialists and interns
  • Provide day-to-day management of all Ops personnel as necessary
  • Evaluate GIS geodata team organizational structure; make staffing and organizational recommendations as necessary

Requirements:

• ALA Accredited MLIS or related degree, or Masters in Geography
• In-depth knowledge of GIS and mapping/geospatial industry is required
• In-depth knowledge and use of GIS software/tools is required:
  • Minimum 3 years’ professional experience with ArcGIS
  • Good understanding of cartographic materials
  • Good understanding of Relational Database design and management
  • Some understanding of website development
• Technical knowledge of satellite imagery
• Staff supervisory or management experience
• Fluency in at least one foreign language (speaking, reading and writing)
• Highly organized and skilled in time management
• Independent initiative
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communications skills

PLUSES:

• Strong knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcIMS
• SQL experience
• International business experience
• Previous international travel outside of North America is advantageous; Previous international residency outside of North America is a big plus!

Comments/Special Considerations:
Compensation includes a competitive base salary along with benefits. Position reports to the Director of Operations of East View Cartographic. For more information on our organization see our website at Interested candidates should submit their letters of application and three references to this address.