GIS Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department, Engineering Division

The City of Concord is seeking a full-time GIS Coordinator. The City offers a very competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Annual Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Retirement, Optional 457 Plans and Wellness Program.

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Essential Job Functions:

Provides overall direction of the city's GIS, including goals, milestones, and vision.

Implements City of Concord GIS Master Plan; makes adjustments according to changes of staff time, funding availability, and technology trends.

Assists in the development of the annual operating and capital improvements budgets.

Coordinates city-wide implementation of GIS data use to various departments; provides recommendations to Planning, Engineering, Assessing, Police, Fire, General Services, and Code Enforcement departments/divisions concerning the application of GIS uses and needs.

Supervises appropriate GIS staff in the daily operations of the section; participates in determining employee assignments, setting time schedules, conducting employee performance evaluations, and guiding employees in the completion of work.

Performs spatial queries and analysis in GIS to produce custom reports and maps for city management.

Performs data backups, synchronization, and disaster recovery operations. Plans and implements database permissions and security measures.

Works closely with and provides technical support to staff and other departments to ensure that the city-wide GIS system is meeting the needs of the community.

Provides daily management of city's enterprise geographic information system servers, Web servers, and related workstations.

Maintains and updates GIS databases, including database design, uploading and downloading files, defining and maintaining feature attributes, and the like.

Makes modifications to existing applications based on user needs and specifications.

Designs, develops, and writes user applications for Web-based and mobile GIS software.

Prepares user documentation for all custom software applications.

Coordinates all city staff training as it pertains to use of the GIS.

Serves as chair of the GIS Committee, which meets as needed.

Manages contracts with vendors providing GIS services.

Serves as liaison to various cities, towns, and organizations to answer inquiries and provide information as it relates to GIS.

Attends meetings with consultants and other professionals on issues concerning GIS implementation and data sharing.

Keeps abreast of constant changes in related field through ongoing continuing education opportunities and seminars.

Creates, manages, implements, and documents all Data Assurance/Data Quality (QA/QC) programs.

Uses various GIS-specific software for updating city features, maintaining spatial databases, and developing custom applications.

Idenifies and develops potential sources of supplies, materials, equipment, and services that are capable of providing appropriate quality at appropriate cost; maintains material cost estimates and expenditures records.

Installs all GIS-related software, hardware, and peripherals.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school with a focus on GIS technology and management principles, and

Three to five years of progressively responsible related experience, which includes experience managing and developing GIS projects and applications.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

GISP preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices related to computer programming, including SQL programming.

Principles and practices related to computer programming for GIS and spatial databases.

Principles and practices related to GIS management, process, and industry standards.

Computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices as they relate to GIS.

Various software application programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.

Permitting Software, such as Tyler Technologies Enterprise Permitting & Licensing Software.

Reporting tools, such as Crystal Reports, SSRS, and Microsoft Power BI.

Principles and practices related to Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) techniques and uses.

Record keeping, report generation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

Municipal budgetary procedures.

Applicable state, federal, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.

Skill in:

Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Operating computer equipment and peripheral devices.

Intermediate fluency in Python and ArcGIS Arcade scripting languages, familiar with Visual Basic or C# programming in Visual Studio.

Proficiency in installation, configuration, tuning, and administration of ArcGIS Enterprise components, particularly hosted on Microsoft IIS and Microsoft SQL Server.

Thorough understanding of database design principles. Proficiency in constructing multiple-table, nesting SQL queries. Basic understanding of database views and stored procedures.

Skills to build extensible ArcGIS Online apps with ArcPy, Arcade, and custom widgets.

Configuring Permitting Software, such as Tyler Technologies Enterprise Permitting & Licensing Software, preferred.

Report writing and converting reports between Crystal Reports, SSRS, and Microsoft Power BI, preferred.

Reading, understanding, and interpreting technical information regarding computer operations.

Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

Reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and various regulations and standards.

Mental and Physical Abilities to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, system users, and others.

Ability to accomplish highly skilled tasks under pressure.

Occasionally lift light or heavy objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is typically performed in an office.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.