GIS Coordinator

• Research, document, promote, and enforce industry standards and specifications.
• Ensure compatibility and functionality of GIS systems with other County applications.
• Maintain security of GIS resources in accordance with County policies and procedures.
• Develop, installs, and maintain the GIS mapping and database systems.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot server and desktop software and hardware.
• Create standard or custom database queries and reports.
• Prioritize GIS workload to ensure the successful completion of projects and daily tasks.
• Proactively monitor and make recommendations for change in GIS resources regarding equipment, applications, techniques and procedures.
• Administer the GIS enterprise geodatabase and related end user applications and device.
• Oversee and coordinate the procurement and management of GIS resources.
• Assist in establishing GIS related policies and procedures.
• Efficiently maximize the utilization of GIS in County departments and business operations in internal and external settings to accomplish the County goals and objectives.
• Lead in the creation, preparation, and maintenance of geographic data and maps.
• Establish quality assurance and quality control procedures for GIS resources.
• Work closely with other governmental agencies in the coordination of joint ventures, cooperative efforts and the potential for resource sharing.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Engineering, Planning, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field required; five years of experience in enterprise GIS mapping and database software; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be a GISP (Certified Geographic Information System Professional) or be able to obtain the GISP Certification within one year of hire date.
• Obtain ITIL Foundation Certification within 1 Year of employment.
• Pass FBI criminal background fingerprint check and comply with CJIS standards.

• Extensive knowledge of geography, cartography and GIS concepts and principles.
• Extensive knowledge of GIS software products, spatial databases and relational database management systems (RDBMS).
• Considerable knowledge of industry standards and specifications.
• Considerable knowledge of appropriate rules, regulations and procedures governing GIS.
• Ability to establish and document policies, guidelines, technical information, recommendations and operating procedures.
• Ability to develop detailed project planning documentations.
• Ability to identify, analyze and correct system problems.
• Ability to understand technical manuals, reports and other correspondence.
• Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skills in troubleshooting software, hardware and other GIS related resources.
• Skills in understanding, working with and training non-technical GIS users.
• Knowledge of computer programming to include development environments such as Visual Basic, .NET, ArcObjects, XML, HTML5, and JavaScript.
• Skills in making effective formal presentations.
• Skills in clear and effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to make budget recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a cohesive team.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work generally performed in a climate controlled building with minimal exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The physical requirements of the job include the ability to sit, talk, kneel, bend at both the waist and knee, reach with the arms over the head, and hear, both on the telephone and in person, using regular conversational tones; vision requires the ability to focus and read printouts, computer, screens, and other written material. Duties may require lifting up to 35 pounds and have the use of hands and fingers to perform essential functions of the job, i.e., typing, data entry, using the calculator, and operating other office equipment. Working conditions involve occasional exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions when responding to emergencies, working at heights, and working in confined spaces.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements that may be performed. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $52,000 - $64,480