Manager - Geographic Information System (GIS) - Non-Civil Service

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

5d•$85,176 - $106,475

About The Position

The Manager-GIS manages, oversees, and supervises the citywide acquisition, creation, testing, and implementation of an efficient Geographic Information System (GIS) for use by all City departments. The role leads GIS development and delivery, including architecture, geodatabase administration, data quality and availability, enterprise platforms, vendor and consultant engagements, budgeting, policies, training, licensing, and network expansion. The manager coordinates GIS activities across City departments and supervises staff providing GIS, plat, legal notification, zoning mapping, and graphics services to City Council, City departments, and public sector clients. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, seven years of experience managing GIS operations and infrastructure projects or activities that included developing and implementing GIS architecture and governance standards, and three years in a technical role that included supervising or managing technical/GIS staff. A master's degree or higher in a specified field, plus six years of the required experience including three years of technical supervisory or management experience, meets the stated education and experience requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
Seven years of experience managing GIS operations and infrastructure projects or activities, including developing and implementing GIS architecture and governance standards.
Three years of experience in a technical role that included supervisory or management responsibility for technical/GIS staff.
Thorough knowledge of computer hardware and software, systems analysis techniques, data processing procedures, database administration, system design, and system implementation processes.
Thorough knowledge of GIS technologies, hardware, and software.
Thorough knowledge of City organizational structure as it relates to GIS use.
Knowledge of City procurement and budgeting procedures and policies.
Proficiency in MS Office; the posting lists Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, with the final item truncated as “T”.
Ability to estimate, justify, and budget GIS component project costs and funding requirements with reasonable accuracy.
Ability to effectively manage large, diverse, multifaceted GIS development activities for multi-departmental applications with major regional impacts and implications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lead a program in a virtual environment.
Ability to manage technical staff.
Ability to formulate, plan, supervise, and implement policies concerning GIS operation, training, and subordinate work.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
A master's degree or higher in a specified field plus six years of the required experience, including three years of technical supervisory or management experience, may meet the stated education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage the GIS development process to integrate necessary information into the system, serving in roles such as business analyst, developer, database administrator, and project manager.
Direct GIS system architecture strategy in conjunction with ITS and Enterprise GIS Architects, including infrastructure recommendations and system configuration.
Administer the enterprise GIS geodatabase and establish procedures, conventions, quality assurance, and documentation to ensure reliable and available GIS data and services.
Translate business and customer needs into sustainable geospatial technical solutions and maintain and share accurate, timely asset information across fixed and mobile GIS platforms.
Manage requirements definition, selection, acquisition, and contracting for GIS projects with vendors and consultants.
Prepare the annual budget for citywide GIS development and manage program activities within approved budget limits; adjust development plans to conform to final funding.
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for operating and maintaining the City's GIS.
Manage acquisition of equipment, software, and facilities, as well as course development and classroom instruction for GIS user training.
Plan and manage citywide expansion of the GIS client or server network, including hardware and software acquisition and installation.
Manage licenses and users and ensure operations meet ongoing enterprise needs.
Coordinate GIS activities with user departments to ensure their input and participation; document processes for sustainability, accuracy, and repeatability.
Manage staff providing GIS, plat, legal notification, zoning mapping, and graphics services to City Council, City departments, and public sector clients on request.
Oversee, monitor, plan, and collaborate with staff to provide technical and GIS solutions to City and departmental needs; provide quality assurance and performance feedback.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.