Director, GIS

New York City, NY•Brooklyn, NY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. We are seeking a Director of GIS to lead our team of GIS analysts, shape our GIS strategy, and drive modernization and innovation. As part of the OTI Applications division, you'll oversee managers and GIS analysts working on mission-critical GIS systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cloud services. Your role includes mentoring staff, promoting innovation, optimizing GIS data and development workflows, and enhancing cost efficiency in product delivery and maintenance.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area, and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, or administrative duties in a voice and/or data telecommunications or closely related electronics planning, management, and/or service organization, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized capacity and 18 months must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity or in the supervision of staff performing work in the voice and/or data telecommunications field; or
An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent, scientific, technical, electronic or related area and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of the specialized experience as described in "1" above and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Minimum of five years of experience in GIS project management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically
Knowledge of GIS software and tools, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and Python
5+ years working as a GIS Analyst or engineer
Experience in GIS database design, development, and management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information to a wide range of audiences

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience using or working with GIS platforms such as ESRI, Carto, or GeoServer
Experience with ESRI GIS technology and desktop software (ArcGIS Desktop and ArcPro), ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online
Experience developing production-grade solutions
Experience with enterprise geodatabase management, design, and data modeling
Hands-on experience using at least one programming language such as Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, or C
A degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, City Planning, or a related field is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive GIS strategy that supports the agency's mission and business objectives
Lead a team of GIS professionals in the design, development, and maintenance of GIS databases, services, applications, and maps
Lead and mentor GIS analysts and data specialists to ensure high-quality delivery
Collaborate with architects and developers to design, maintain, and optimize GIS infrastructure
Define GIS product roadmaps, establish performance indicators, and ensure delivery throughout product lifecycles
Provide technical expertise and guidance to staff and management on GIS-related matters
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners to advance the agency's GIS initiatives
Work with GIS and Data Engineering teams across the city to build citywide GIS and 3D mapping solutions
Work with various City departments, utilities, universities, and private companies to visualize and analyze data critical to citywide spatial programs, including underground infrastructure
Help teams across the city to better utilize GIS technology in business applications
Provide leadership to the GIS unit, including staff development, retention, and recruiting
Manage special projects and initiatives.