GIS Division Manager

City of Broken Arrow•Broken Arrow, OK

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, oversees GIS activities among all City Departments and coordinates efforts between the City and other organizations. Manages and directs GIS database and application development, maintenance, and implementation. Responsible for planning, budgeting, and all financial matters related to GIS activities. Oversees a team of GIS professionals, including technicians, specialists, and analysts, while managing the technical and business aspects of GIS for the City of Broken Arrow.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor (related field) and 5 years previous relevant work experience.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma.
Extensive knowledge of GIS management and leadership.
Experience in budget planning and financial management.
Strong leadership skills for managing a GIS team.
Ability to coordinate GIS projects across departments.
Knowledge of GIS database design and implementation.
Skill in developing and maintaining GIS applications.
Strong communication skills for collaborating with external organizations.
Ability to analyze and manage GIS-related business needs.
Capacity to ensure compliance with data governance standards.

Nice To Haves

GISP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Holds regular one-on-one and team meetings, completes performance reviews, provides feedback, conducts performance discussions, and assists in goal setting for employees.
Manages employee time, handles budget-related tasks, oversees vendors and vendor contracts, manages requisitions, and ensures continuous software coverage.
Oversees project priorities, guides project scope, identifies necessary stakeholders, makes strategic decisions for future needs, and ensures successful project outcomes and deliverables.
Uses GIS expertise to create maps, applications, and other GIS solutions, maintaining up-to-date skills and supporting team members with their tasks.
Advises city departments on GIS capabilities, collaborates with stakeholders, and ensures the integration of GIS data in city projects.
Develops and implements policies to guide GIS operations, ensures consistency across projects, and establishes best practices for GIS data use.
Performs other related duties as assigned.