Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator

Barnesairport; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westfield is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator to implement, maintain, and expand the city's GIS to support city departments and constituents. The role involves database administration and coordinating with IT and vendors as needed.

Ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience with ESRI ArcGIS products, GPS data collection, and end-user support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting GIS applications preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the city's GIS; troubleshoot and expand GIS as needed.
• Manage GIS software including ArcGIS components and data layers.
• Support end users and provide training on GIS tools and data.

Skills

ESRI GIS proficiency

Geospatial data management

GPS data collection

Public interaction

Data organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geography, planning, computer science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Survey123

Job description

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Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator

CITY OF WESTFIELD

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) COORDINATOR

WPMEA

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, improving and expanding the city's Geographic Information System (GIS) to meet the current and future needs of city departments and constituents. Maintenance and administration of engineering department relational databases and software applications.

SUPERVISION:

Works under general supervision of the City Engineer and may receive direction from the deputy engineer within authority. City Engineer is the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Under general direction responsible for the maintenance and updating of the city's Geographic Information System.
• Implementing, managing, maintaining and expanding as needed GIS software including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS Survey 123
• Updates and edits GIS data layers as they relate to the City's GIS including, but not limited to, sanitary sewer, water, stormwater, conservation, parcels and related engineering relational databases.
• Provides support to GIS end users.
• Collect, compile, analyze and digitize geospatial and tabular data, working with geospatial tools and technologies to produce maps and related products.
• Convert hard-copy maps, plans, and records into digital ArcGIS datasets while maintaining data accuracy and integrity
• Maintain technical files and GIS metadata documentation.
• Must have the ability to understand user requests, interpret these requests and formulate responses that meet the users' needs.
• Provide end-user assistance with software requests, software configuration and projects, as needed. Coordinating with departments, IT staff, and vendors to solve problems.
• Periodically update GIS data through use of GPS data collection and conversion of GPS data into GIS format.
• Use of AutoCAD for viewing data and converting data into format compatible with GIS for the purpose of updating GIS.
• Assists as requested in the process to interview, hire, train and supervise GIS interns.
• Recommend software and hardware purchases for proper performance of GIS and engineering department systems.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Production of end-of-year written summary/ annual report on GIS program.
• Providing one-on-one and classroom style training to end-users on a regular basis.
• Update City of Westfield website as needed and maintain database of usernames and passwords for the same.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geography, planning, computer science or related field. Experience supporting GIS applications is preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated proficiency with the ESRI family of products, including: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS Survey 123. Experience with enterprise geodatabases (formerly ArcSDE)
• Knowledge of development, database, networking and internet technologies as they relate to GIS. Knowledge of GPS collection and conversion methods.
• Ability to work cooperatively with general public and individuals of various backgrounds combined with ability to work independently with little direction when task requires it.
• Ability to organize data into systems with an understandable, accessible format.
• Ability to work within a structured system yet prioritize task to assure maximum efficiencies.

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Physical Skills

Ability to travel throughout office and Municipal Building to access other offices. Ability to operate a motor vehicle to access project sites. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Motor Skills

The work requires motor skills for activities such as keyboarding, filing, moving objects and using a variety of office equipment and the ability to handle and manipulate small items.

Visual Skills

Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

The City of Westfield is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.