Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lead (Administrator)

Kansas Turnpike Authority; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Turnpike Authority is seeking a GIS Engineer to administer ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, oversee enterprise GIS projects, and drive data governance and quality across the organization. You will configure apps, dashboards, and field workflows, translating business needs into GIS solutions for infrastructure and operations.

You will coordinate data collection, support staff, and engage with consultants and partners, while staying current on Esri technologies and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Administer and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments, including configuration and licensing.
• Oversee enterprise GIS projects, programs, and data integrations with IT and business systems.
• Manage GIS data development, governance, quality control, and lifecycle processes.
• Configure GIS applications, web maps, dashboards, and field data collection workflows.
• Translate business needs into GIS workflows and solutions for infrastructure and operations.
• Develop GIS scope and coordinate data collection efforts with staff, consultants and vendors.
• Provide training and support to staff on GIS tools, data collection and best practices.
• Coordinate with partners on shared data, standards, services, and specialized solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders across the organization and align GIS initiatives with priorities.
• Evaluate GIS technologies, licensing needs, workflow improvements, and budgets.
• Stay current on Esri technologies and industry best practices; report on GIS program items.

Job description

• Department: Engineering
• Location: Wichita Headquarters or Topeka Headquarters

Definition and Examples of Work

• Administer and maintain KTA's ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments, including configuration, upgrades, performance, user access, roles, permissions, and licensing.
• Oversee enterprise GIS projects, programs, application development, data collection, and related integrations with IT and business systems.
• Manage GIS data development, maintenance, standards, governance, lifecycle processes, and quality control for asset, operational, right-of-way, parcel, and other enterprise datasets.
• Configure and support GIS applications, web maps, dashboards, field data collection workflows, and GIS-enabled solutions for operational users and leadership.
• Translate business needs into GIS workflows, tools, and solutions that support infrastructure, asset management, engineering, maintenance, facilities, and operational activities.
• Develop GIS scope and deliverable requirements; coordinate data collection efforts; review deliverables from staff, consultants, vendors, and external partners.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to internal staff on GIS tools, data collection, updates, and best practices.
• Serve as KTA's GIS subject matter expert and coordinate with KDOT, consultants, vendors, and other partners on shared data, standards, services, and specialized solutions.
• Engage stakeholders across the organization, organize GIS Steering Committee meetings as needed, and align GIS initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Evaluate and recommend GIS technologies, software tools, licensing needs, workflow improvements, program priorities, and annual budget recommendations.
• Stay current on Esri technologies and industry best practices; monitor and report on GIS program and budget items.

Latitude and Impact of Position

This position works independently and as part of a team, including providing input and problem solving with others to complete tasks. Decision making is typically done independently in regard to decisions affecting the individual/department work tasks, with occasional decisions requiring supervisor approval. Makes purchase decisions within budgetary limitations and makes decisions related to monetary transactions, write-offs, waiver of charges, and contractual commitments. Participates in short and long-term planning. Uses negotiation, persuasion and diplomacy with internal customers and external stakeholders and vendors. Successful completion of job tasks impacts operating costs, internal system, customer satisfaction, external company image and liability.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of the general work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential functions.

• Primarily works in a general office environment using computers, electronic devices, phones, and related office equipment.
• Occasional field work with exposure to outdoor environments.
• Personal protective equipment required occasionally.

The Kansas Turnpike Authority is an equal and affirmative action employer. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, military status, any covered veteran status, disability status, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities or any other basis prohibited by law.*

You may also be subject to the following pre-employm nt requirements:

• credit check
• background check
• educational validation
• physical
• drug and nicotine testing
• driver's license check.*