GIS Program Manager
About The Position
The GIS Program Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for the County's GIS program. The role develops and maintains the County's spatial database and applications and helps departments manage data to better serve the public. The position supervises a GIS Technician and works with consultants, County departments, and local, state, and federal agencies. The position manages the County's spatial database in Microsoft SQL Server, administers County 911 Addressing, and oversees GIS servers, website pages, data quality, imagery projects, and GIS applications. It also represents County GIS in public forums, coordinates regional planning and standards, trains users, documents systems, evaluates technology, and responds to citizen inquiries. This is an office-based position involving extended computer work, minimal lifting under 35 pounds, and occasional travel between County facilities for user support and training. The listed annual salary is $86,150–$94,231 starting January 1, with additional salary growth through regular classification increases up to $126,550 and COLA. The position is open until filled.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Cartography, or a related field, preferably with a geospatial emphasis, or equivalent industry experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience deploying GIS in a local government environment or equivalent industry.
- Supervisory experience and demonstrated management and leadership skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Esri ArcGIS products.
- Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server database administration and working knowledge of RDBMS concepts, networking, and internet technology.
- Experience developing and implementing GIS software in a networked environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
- General knowledge of engineering and surveying principles and ability to read engineering drawings and plats.
- Photogrammetry and aerial imagery interpretation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems independently, and train others on GIS tools.
- Understanding of data sharing between County departments, local government, and legacy and third-party databases.
Responsibilities
- Manage and administer the County's GIS spatial database in Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring data availability and accuracy.
- Direct, supervise, and review the work of the GIS Technician.
- Administer and maintain County 911 Addressing.
- Lead GIS consultants in designing, developing, and testing specialized applications; set project priorities and review results.
- Consult with County departments and agency leaders to identify GIS needs and develop solutions.
- Administer the County's internal and external GIS web servers and website pages.
- Represent County GIS in public forums and coordinate with city, state, and federal agencies on regional planning and standards.
- Serve as GIS liaison to agencies including the US Census Bureau, FEMA, NDDOT, and NDDES.
- Train users on GIS tools and procedures, and write system documentation and manuals.
- Manage aerial imagery projects with vendors from design through final delivery.
- Review data quality and oversee data entry, analysis, and map and report production.
- Evaluate new technology and recommend improvements.
- Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries.
- Provide user support and training at County facilities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
