GIS Specialist

Maintains and analyzes complex geographic data. Provides GIS database editing, geocoding, geoprocessing, data conversion, workflow management, spatial analysis, and quality control processes in desktop and web-based environments. Publishes GIS data, maps, analysis, reports, charts, and graphs in the form of static and online content. Researches, creates, and produces spatial layers, analysis, maps, regulatory map reports, charts, and cartographic displays. Manages user access and security roles to ensure employees have appropriate access, limited to areas required to perform their assigned duties.

Trains, troubleshoots and provides user support for city applications. Updates user access rights for data and/or applications. Supports and maintains software integration between city applications. Provides timely response to user requests for assistance. Works to identify user needs and assists with implementations required for city applications systems. Coordinates and acts as a lead for multiple concurrent GIS and other IT Services projects and/or programs as assigned.

Documents activities and resource demands; researches, analyzes and makes recommendation regarding website design, upgrades and/or security. Researches, retrieves, updates and analyzes complex information and data. Formulates related reports, including current analysis, recommendations, conclusions and possible ramifications. Communicates research findings and proposes solutions as needed. 

Completes required documents to procure contract services. Researches, identifies, prepares, submits, facilitates and utilizes grants in meeting program objectives. Monitors and ensures compliance with grant and contract requirements. Works effectively with vendors regarding website development, security and other matters.

Works efficiently, professionally and cooperatively with internal and/or external customers, including but not limited to, finance, legal, human resources and community relations personnel regarding GIS services such as grant compliance, website financial transactions, internal control issues, records retention and other legal requirements. Initiates, develops and maintains positive long-term working relationships with grantors, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, co-workers and other members of the public.

Works to facilitate consumer understanding of municipal processes, and may discuss GIS functionality with community users. Provides training and assistance to internal and external users to ease accessibility and utilization of GIS applications. 

May participate in the selection of staff and interns; provide initial orientation and training; review and direct work; and, provide input on performance evaluations as needed.

May provide input for the development of annual budget needs for assigned areas of responsibility.

Creates updates and communicates policies, tasks, workflows and systems as assigned.

May perform duties of assigned staff or provide back-up for and assist other IT Services personnel.

Provides direct field support by traveling to other City facilities and off-site locations to meet with departments, support field operations, provide assistance, and address GIS-related needs.

Acts safely and responsibly when driving and/or operating vehicles and other motorized equipment to perform required duties. Legally adheres to all traffic laws and regulations.

Contributes to the effective administration of City government by fostering and mentoring an attitude among staff that encourages cooperation and coordination of efforts, productive time management, and efficient use of resources. Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Requires regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.