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GIS Coordinator

City of Sun Prairie

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Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 07/14/2014
Deadline to Apply: 07/31/2014
Payrate: $50,000-$57,000

 

Essential Job Functions:
  • Organizes, directs, and participates in the development, maintenance, and utilization of the City’s GIS.  Analyzes the feasibility of application requests; creates and integrates new data sources; ensures ongoing and appropriate development of base maps and associated layers; designs, documents, implements, and tests the GIS end user applications; and assists other staff in utilizing GIS through training and development of interfaces.
  • Coordinates data gathering and production of all maps and related geographical data for all city departments.   Acts as project manager and consults with department directors regarding GIS needs and requirements.
  • Protects the integrity of the GIS data and applications.  Develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains internal technical standards for GIS resources; assures that data quality standards are consistently enforced; and participates in the development and testing of an appropriate disaster recovery plan.
  • Assists in guiding City policy in relation to GIS matters.  Develops long and short-range goals; develops and implements policies and procedures relating to GIS system maintenance, operations, and services; and assists in defining and providing GIS information.
  • Works with other agencies to acquire and implement GIS data and applications.
  • Develops and maintains a web mapping system for use by City staff, other governmental agencies and utilities and the general public.
  • Recruits, hires and supervises interns working on City GIS.
Requirements of Work:

  • Ability to interact with end-users of varying skill levels and to provide appropriate training and assistance.
  • Ability to provide direction/instruction both verbally and in written form.  Experience documenting systems configurations, processes and procedures.
  • Understanding of cartographic principles, data management, metadata, digital map production, and quality assurance/quality control measures.  Normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field.
  • At least three years professional experience using GIS (ESRI software strongly preferred) to assess geographic and demographic factors, preferably with a local agency or public interest organization.
  • Experience with open source GIS and mapping applications desired.
  • Proficient in data conversion and mapping projections.  Specific GIS application experience in parcel/centerline mapping and data migration from CAD sources is desired.
  • Experience in problem determination and analysis.  Experience in analyzing and recommending hardware.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

 

  Complete city application online at: www.cityofsunprairie.com