GIS (Geographic Information System) Supervisor

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

A GIS (Geographic Information System) Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff that develop, create, and maintain the GIS databases, coverages, layers, and linkages to various databases. Duties may include: coordinating the development and implementation of GIS applications within a department or unit; selecting, training, and evaluating professional and technical personnel; assigning and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness; performing complex spatial analysis and high-level queries; documenting complex procedures; developing policies and procedures; assisting with the preparation and administration of a department/unit budget; testing new applications and programs; serving as a member or leader of intra- and inter-departmental application development teams; conducting mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of data; and creating maps using GIS software. This class performs related duties as required. This class is distinguished from the GIS Specialist class by the full supervisory responsibilities of professional and/or technical staff, extensive area knowledge, documentation of procedures and standards, and knowledge of system design. This class is supervised by an Assistant City Engineer, Deputy Engineer, Transportation Field Operations Superintendent, or Administrative Supervisor depending on assignment. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience working with GIS or a related field using Esri ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or related GIS mapping software.
Good (1 - 3 years) supervisory or lead experience.
Minimum of one year experience using AutoCAD, SharePoint, and/or Microsoft Office products.
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Responsibilities

Supervising staff that develop, create, and maintain the GIS databases, coverages, layers, and linkages to various databases.
Coordinating the development and implementation of GIS applications within a department or unit.
Selecting, training, and evaluating professional and technical personnel.
Assigning and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness.
Performing complex spatial analysis and high-level queries.
Documenting complex procedures.
Developing policies and procedures.
Assisting with the preparation and administration of a department/unit budget.
Testing new applications and programs.
Serving as a member or leader of intra- and inter-departmental application development teams.
Conducting mapping research in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of data.
Creating maps using GIS software.