Development GIS Specialist (Open Until Filled)

County of Roanoke Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Roanoke Virginia seeks a data support professional for the Department of Development Services to manage Cityworks and GIS systems. This role supports the Stormwater Management Division and MS4 permitting processes, coordinating with IT and other staff to resolve technical issues.

The position requires GIS/lab skills, one year of related experience, and a strong ability to read site plans and create data visualization tools for staff, regulators, and citizens. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Requires: 1+ year of experience using ArcGIS Suite and SQL or equivalent training/education.
• Preferred: Cityworks experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GIS data management and MS4-related requirements.
• Ability to read site plans and as-built drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage, update, and troubleshoot Cityworks to improve Stormwater inspector efficiency.
• Maintain and update Department GIS systems to provide current information.
• Manage GIS data for the MS4 permit to meet DEQ requirements.
• Research and add/correct GIS data for the countywide pipe ownership project.
• Create maps and data visualizations for staff, regulatory agencies, and citizens.
• Archive third-party inspection reports and mail notices to responsible parties.
• Compile data from Cityworks and GIS for the MS4 Annual Report.
• Serve as liaison with IT’s GIS division and provide staff training.

Skills

ArcGIS

SQL

Microsoft Office

Cityworks

Workflow diagrams

Reading site plans

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, IT, civil engineering, geography, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Suite

Cityworks Suite

SQL

Job description

Provides data support for the Department of Development Services. Manages the Cityworks software and GIS systems, primarily for the Stormwater Management Division, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the MS4 permitting compliance process. Interacts with the County’s Information Technology Division of the CommIT Department to resolve technical issues and obtain Enterprise Level assistance, when needed. Interacts with other staff members in the Department of Development Services to coordinate project and program issues. Primarily performs routine work independently. Performs related duties as required.

• Manages, updates, and troubleshoots Cityworks in order to increase the efficiency of the Stormwater inspectors and provides technical support to Cityworks users.
• Manages and updates Department’s GIS systems in order to provide the most recent information to the employees and citizens.
• Manages GIS data for the MS4 permit in order to meet DEQ requirements.
• Researches and adds/corrects GIS data in order to complete the pipe ownership project, a long term County-wide mapping project of the Stormwater drainage system and related easements.
• Uses Department’s GIS to develop maps, information tables, and other documents in order to provide data visualization tools to staff, regulatory agencies, and citizens.
• Saves third-party inspection reports to the storage drive.
• Mails thirty-party failed BMP inspection reports and notice of inspection letters to the property’s responsible party.
• Compiles data from Cityworks and GIS needed for the MS4 Annual Report.
• Serves as the Department’s liaison with IT’s GIS division
• Provides training to other employees, as appropriate

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in GIS, information technology, civil engineering, geography, or related field.

Experience

• Required: At least one year related experience and/or training using ArcGIS Suite of Software Products and SQL or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Experience with Cityworks

Certifications/ Licenses

• Valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience using ArcGIS suite
• Knowledge of and experience using SQL
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of and experience using Cityworks Suite
• Knowledge of and experience with workflow diagrams
• Knowledge of and experience in reading site plans and as-built construction drawings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and staff
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and accomplish assigned activities with limited oversight
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Some knowledge of stormwater management principles
• Ability to manage and analyze data and develop GIS reports and processes

Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None