GIS Administrator
Location:
Springville, UT
Description:
Department: Public Works Position Reports to: City Engineer Pay Grade: 20 Employment Type: Full-time Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt Description: Under the supervision of the City Engineer, is responsible for design, development, deployment, maintenance, and integration of the enterprise geographic information system and related technologies. Duties: Designs enterprise systems and databases that support the collection and dissemination of relevant geospatial information. Responsible for the centralized spatial and relational databases including system design, analysis, and maintenance. Manages the continual update of GIS databases including conducting quality control and quality assurance. Directs the work of and instructs technicians performing various GIS and mapping work. Responsible for overall technical management of enterprise GIS to include various work elements involving management of GIS data assets, developing and maintaining application interfaces, integrating complementary enterprise systems. Works with staff and consultants to develop a high quality, broad spectrum GIS to support city operations and goals. Develops desktop and web based applications to expose GIS and related databases to end users in support of their job functions. Tracks the usage of these applications and maximize their effectiveness. Provides training and technical support for GIS and associated applications to end-users. Fulfills requests for data, standard and custom map products, reports, technical consultations, and services to staff, consultants, various local agencies, and the public. Prepares a variety of technical reports, correspondence, manuals, procedures and other written materials. Conducts a variety of spatial analytical studies concerning the geography of City infrastructure, Municipal Code and City services. Provides project management services for technology implementations within the city including technical expertise, project analysis, and progress reporting. Researches and implements technology throughout the city with the intent of maximizing operational efficiencies and supporting informed decisions. Makes purchase recommendations and provides technical consultation to assess users needs. Installs and troubleshoots problems with GIS and associated systems including installing software, installing upgrades, and assisting users with software problems. Monitors developments in the field of GIS and determines their potential effect upon City systems; recommends procedural and equipment changes to ensure systems remain current and operational. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains current knowledge of the GIS industry by attending training and participating in the GIS user community. May operate land surveying equipment to acquire geospatial data. May drive a personal or City vehicle to attend meetings. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a technical or scientific field such as engineering, geography, planning or related field from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years paid experience in GIS with experience in developing GIS applications. Experience working on the development and design of an enterprise GIS preferred. Experience with municipal engineering, public works, planning, and other municipal duties is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to manage complex technical projects with many details. Work under pressure to meet deadlines and provide data, maps and reports on short notice. Collaborate with various departments and staff members on complex projects. Ability to communicate complicated subjects to non-technical staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Thorough knowledge of ESRI GIS software including desktop products, server products, and web-based services. Experience with Python, JavaScript, XML, and HTML to create custom applications and user interfaces exposing GIS databases and services. Ability to integrate GIS applications and data with an AutoCAD Windows Operating Systems. Must be familiar with Microsoft SQL Server and all associated design and maintenance operations. Must be able to relate IT design principles to enterprise GIS systems. Must apply professional cartographic design principles to data, maps, reports and presentations. Must have knowledge of the principles of digital mapping including applicable systems design, applications development and documentation, principles of mapping, coordinate systems, projections and scale; principles and practices of database design and management; record keep principles; and basic surveying principles. Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally. Must have a thorough knowledge of data collection and management techniques. Ability to apply effective quality control and quality assurance procedures to GIS data. Thorough knowledge of GIS data types, aerial photography, LiDAR and CAD data types. Physical Demands: Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the phone. Specified position may require working in various terrain and using survey equipment. Must be able to lift 30lbs. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who may require and request such accommodation. Drug screen and background checks performed
Company:
Springville City
Posted:
April 16 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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