GIS Supervisor - G122 - Right of Way Maintenance

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the GIS section within the Administrative Division of Public Works. The role requires an understanding of various divisions' missions and how GIS can benefit them. The supervisor will act as a project leader, assigning tasks, managing subordinates, and overseeing departmental website and social media to engage the community. Training users, providing technical assistance, and designing/publishing GIS maps are key responsibilities. The role also involves analyzing GIS data for efficiency, staying updated on GIS technology through training and conferences, conducting property research, and assisting employees and the public with geographical information. Experience with progressive disciplinary actions is also required.

Requirements

Knowledge of management practices, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of GIS technology and its applications.
Skilled in the use of ArcGIS Pro, ESRI Enterprise Systems and Databases.
Skill in ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcGIS online training.
Skill in tools, equipment, and machines such as Collector App, Canon Plotter Printer and GPS Data Collector hardware.
Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
Skill in operating standard office equipment including work-related computer applications.
Skill in the supervision of personnel.
Skill in interpreting complex data.
Skill in Typing and data entry.
Skill in the analysis of GIS data and in the creation of GIS related reports.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to work seamlessly with subordinates, superiors, and outside GIS Departments in accomplishing all missions assigned to this section.
Ability to train employees on new features, processes, or the use of new applications that will benefit the overall skill set within this section.
Ability to learn new applications that require GIS involvement or assistance, and assist in guiding the division in the implementation of the new application.
Ability to assign work based on team or individual skill set, as well as provide training and seek training to improve the overall section's skill set as it pertains to GIS.
Ability to submit appropriate time/documents/records for subordinates, as well as have experience and knowledge in completing performance evaluations.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to perform essential job functions.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice To Haves

GISP Preferred.
ArcGIS Desktop Training certificates.

Responsibilities

Supervising and coordinating the activities of the GIS section.
Determining how GIS will benefit and what role GIS will play in completing assignments/missions.
Acting as supervisor or project leader.
Assigning office tasks and field data collecting tasks related to the mission.
Assigning projects to subordinates for completion.
Scheduling vacations and other work-related issues.
Overseeing the Department's website and social media sites, and producing marketing strategies to engage the Department of Public Works with the Columbus Community.
Training users and providing technical assistance to all GIS users within the department.
Performing supervisory, administrative, and data entry tasks.
Gathering information and preparing reports.
Entering and retrieving data.
Designing, editing, and publishing GIS map documents for employees or the public.
Analyzing, reviewing, and adjusting GIS to increase operating efficiency.
Reading manuals, tutorials, and other discipline-specific training tools to learn ways to better utilize GIS efficiently.
Attending vendor-sponsored training conferences and workshops to keep up with new GIS releases or updates.
Conducting property research, if needed for any given task.
Assisting other CCG employees and the public with information related to city maps, addresses, or other geographical data.
Performing progressive disciplinary actions and the process of taking disciplinary actions.
Performing other related duties as assigned.