Geographic Information Systenm Coord

CITY OF WESTFIELD MA; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westfield, MA is seeking a GIS Coordinator to implement, maintain and expand the City’s Geographic Information System for the needs of city departments and constituents.

The role includes updating GIS data layers, supporting end users, coordinating with IT and vendors, and producing annual GIS reports. A related bachelor’s degree and GIS experience are preferred, with strong ESRI product knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience supporting GIS applications preferred.
• Proficiency with the ESRI GIS suite and data management."

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the city’s GIS data layers and databases.
• Provide end-user support and training for GIS applications.
• Coordinate with departments, IT staff and vendors to resolve GIS issues.
• Prepare annual GIS program report and document metadata.
• Assist interviewing, training and supervising GIS interns.

Skills

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Survey 123

SQL

Python

JavaScript

GPS data collection

Geospatial data management

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) COORDINATOR

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. Knowledge of SQL, Python, and JavaScript and experience with relation database management systems such as SQL Server or MySQL a plus. Ability to work cooperatively with general public and individuals of various backgrounds.