GIS Manager

BASIC OBJECTIVE

Responsible for the performance management and direct supervision of database administration, relational database design, and implementation related to ArcGIS and enterprise databases. Orient employees in the operation of GIS hardware and software.

Plans, organizes, coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of the geographic information system (GIS); directs and participates in the long-term development and enhancement of GIS information technology to meet project mapping and end user service objectives; supervises and performs GIS modeling duties; provides expertise, support, assistance and guidance to GIS support staff and external contacts; and performs related duties as assigned.

Responsible for activities related to the administration of computerized data bases related to GIS solutions.  Projects long-range requirements for data base administration in conjunction with other IT managers and Business Unit needs. Designs, implements and maintains data bases and related support software.  Defines and approves methods to maintain data base integrity and security.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, measure and evaluate the efforts of staff analysts to provide for efficient management and operation.
• Works closely with end users to identify GIS requirements, technical issues and training needs; analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions; constructs information technology definitions based on identified needs of the organization.
• Performs complex GIS data maintenance, manipulation, analysis, extraction and generation assignments; performs data research, investigation and verification; creates and maintains files of digital pictures of streets and street problems for department use; codes and digitizes maps and geographical feature data into various layers; prepares projects and data for archival storage; performs record keeping and inventory; documents and files data sources and map files for future reference; responds to requests from the public for mapping data; responds to emergency mapping and information requests.
• Maintain the integrity of operational data bases.  Monitor performance and efficiency of operations.  Develop and implement steps to cure deficiencies and problems.
• Recommend specific data base technologies, including hardware, software, methods and controls.  Design and implement logical data base structures best suited to meet application requirements and the computer environment. Define, document, and insure compliance of procedures and standards related to this software.
• Direct efforts to evaluate, design, implement, and maintain technical GIS software used by systems planners, designers, and programmers on a corporate-wide basis. 
• Develop and meet schedules and budgets for projects and tasks.                       
• Participate in developing plans, strategies, budgets and manning requirements.  Investigate, evaluate, create and implement improved methods, procedures, software and equipment to enhance all his functional responsibilities.
• Provide positive motivational leadership to staff.  Develop staff technical and management skills.  Evaluate personnel performance. Interview and hire personnel required to fill approved staff openings.  Make recommendations for employment, promotion, transfers or disciplinary action. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

What you need to qualify:

• A minimum of a high school diploma is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of data base programming and related experience required.
• A minimum of 10 years of programming and systems experience required in order to acquire sufficient procedural background to perform duties and attain desired performance standards.
• Proven ability, from past work experience, to handle major systems projects in the aspects of design, control, implementation, and audit is required.  

How you can stand out:

• College degree preferred, including special courses and/or experience to provide understanding of systems, procedures, equipment, work measurement and work simplification.

Apply online at the link provided.