GIS Database Administrator

City of Lubbock•Metropolitan Planning Organization, TX

17h

About The Position

The GIS Database Administrator provides Geographic Information System (GIS) support, including planned and emergency maintenance of GIS databases and implementation of new products and procedures. The role analyzes emerging technology and recommends improvements to network and system services and capabilities, while also supporting other software and systems that use GIS technology. This position maintains enterprise GIS databases and installs and maintains GIS software, including operating systems, databases, servers, and applications. It supports multiple networks and client/server applications, designs end-user solutions for justified automation needs using client-server best practices, and coordinates with Information Technology personnel on the use and maintenance of GIS systems, software, and data. The position has close contact with or control of critical infrastructure components. It is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. Candidates must meet the stated conviction restrictions. The role may require emergency response at non-standard hours and in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, MIS, or a related field, plus three years of GIS-related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Advanced knowledge of GIS software, relational databases, and mapping and cartographic principles.
Working knowledge of Oracle, SQL, ESRI ArcGIS, Python, Arcade, FME, and Microsoft Office, including Access, particularly for integrations with other systems.
Knowledge of data conversion and migration concepts and procedures.
Ability to analyze complex technical data and deliver solutions within deadlines.
Ability to plan, design, implement, configure, administer, operate, and maintain a GIS for municipal government utilities.
Ability to develop and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures and import and export GIS data.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
No Class B Misdemeanor convictions within the last 10 years.
No Class A Misdemeanor, felony, or family violence convictions.
Able to continuously lift and carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Able to occasionally report at non-standard hours and in extreme weather conditions for emergency response.
Able to frequently stand and walk during the shift; occasionally climb stairs or other inclined surfaces, bend and kneel, flex the upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees, push and pull objects, and rotate the upper trunk while sitting or standing; and place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Esri Versioned Workflows, ArcGIS Online, Esri Web Developer, ArcFM, and other GIS-related programming languages.
Experience with municipal government and/or governmental utility systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain GIS enterprise databases.
Install and maintain GIS software, including operating systems, databases, servers, and applications.
Support multiple networks and client/server applications and software packages.
Design optimal end-user solutions for justified automation requirements using client-server best practices.
Coordinate with Information Technology personnel, including End User Support, Systems, and Applications Programming, in the use and maintenance of GIS systems, software, and data.
Perform related work as assigned.
Plan, design, implement, configure, administer, operate, and maintain a municipal-government GIS, including water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities.
Analyze complex technical data and deliver solutions within given deadlines.
Provide technical leadership in developing and maintaining electric utility GIS data models, data standards, and systems integration.
Develop, implement, and enforce QA/QC procedures.
Import and export data to and from a GIS.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.