GIS Administrator

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas is seeking a qualified GIS Manager to oversee the operation and applications of GIS hardware and software. Under direction, you will coordinate system development, manage data and ensure security and standards.

Responsibilities include leading GIS projects, training end users, evaluating hardware and software, and collaborating with city departments to maintain continuity of services and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/Geography or related field plus 3 years of GIS development experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS Server programming or Flex viewer programming is required.
• CJIS background check is mandatory within first six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computerized GIS mapping systems; oversee hardware/software integration and security procedures.
• Instruct and provide technical support to system end users; coordinate projects and schedules.
• Analyze information processing needs and recommend upgrades to hardware/software; prepare cost estimates and bid specs.
• Participate in planning committees and liaise with city departments sharing GIS resources; ensure continuity of services.
• Work with GIS teams to create, maintain, and produce digitized map products.

Skills

GIS development

ArcGIS Server programming

Flex viewer programming

SDE

Database applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GIS software

Job description

MOS Codes: None

Requirements

Training and Experience: A Bachelor's degree, or higher, in management information systems, computer science, geography or related field, and three (3) years experience in developing & maintaining computer-generated geographic information systems (GIS) for various assigned database applications, including SDE, ArcGIS server programming or Flex viewer programming.

Licenses and Certificates: A Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by time of appointment.

Special Requirements: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) finger-print based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and termination from employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

General Purpose

Under direction, manage and coordinate the operation and applications of geographic information systems (GIS) hardware and applicable software.

Typical Duties

• Develop and implement computerized mapping system. Involves: direct design stages of initial system development; oversee the distribution, interfacing and interaction of hardware and software components; establish and enforce procedures and standards for system operation; develop standard data formats and data entry procedures; prepare security and auditing procedures for accessing system programs in cooperation with network administrator.
• Instruct and provide technical and operational support to system end users. Involves: meet with users and information services staff to define and implement appropriate applications; coordinate project and work schedules in accordance with project requirements and priorities; provide guidance to users by arranging for or engaging in training programs; troubleshooting system processes to resolve malfunctions.
• Analyze information processing needs and recommend acquisition or upgrade of system hardware and software. Involves: maintain inventory of system computers and components; evaluate hardware, software, and current operating practices and procedures and recommending improvements as necessary; prepare cost estimates, bid specifications and evaluate vendor responses.
• Perform related professional duties as required. Involves: participate in planning committees; serve as liaison to City departments, public agencies and other organizations which share system resources; substitute for supervisor during absences if delegated to maintain continuity of services and operations and similarly substituting for subordinates.
• Work with the GIS teams to create, maintain and produce digitized map products. Involves: scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work; conducting employee training and development; enforcing personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe work practices.

General Information

To view complete job specification, click here. Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.