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
More Information:
City of Sun Prairie -GIS Coordinator posting
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