GIS COORDINATOR

Stpetersmo; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri LAGERS pension plan

457 deferred compensation plan

Roth retirement savings option

Employer-paid health coverage

Job summary

The City of St. Peters, MO, seeks an experienced GIS professional to coordinate development, implementation, and operation of the City’s GIS, providing leadership and staff training while establishing standards and workflows for data management.

This role supports city operations and decision-making through accurate geographic information, overseeing data quality, system maintenance, and integration with databases, while ensuring confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, or related field and four years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the development, implementation, and daily operation of the City's GIS.
• Supervise staff, including training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and hiring/termination input.
• Develop standards, workflows, and procedures for GIS data used citywide.
• Provide GIS technical support, training, and assistance to City staff.
• Respond to user requests and implement GIS-related solutions.
• Maintain data quality and integrity of GIS databases.
• Coordinate city-wide GIS plans and strategies.
• Maintain GIS data resources via Internet and Intranet platforms.
• Assist with budget, policies, schedules, and operational GIS needs.
• Work with spatial databases and manage geographic information.
• Handle confidential information and follow safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS design

GIS management

Training staff

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ESRI GIS software

Client/server software

Oracle/SQL Server databases

Data modeling

Web maintenance

GIS data import/export

Job description

Job Summary

The City of St. Peters is seeking an experienced GIS professional to coordinate the development, implementation, and operation of the City's Geographic Information System. This position provides technical leadership for citywide GIS operations, supports staff through training and technical assistance, establishes standards and workflows for GIS data, and helps ensure accurate and reliable geographic information is available to support effective City operations and decision-making.

Normal Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the development, implementation, and daily operation of the City's GIS.
• Supervise staff, including training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and participation in hiring and termination recommendations.
• Develop standards, workflows, and processing procedures for GIS data used throughout the City.
• Provide GIS technical support, training, and assistance to City staff.
• Respond to user requests and help identify and implement effective solutions to GIS-related challenges.
• Research and implement quality control procedures to maintain the accuracy and integrity of GIS data.
• Coordinate the development of city and countywide GIS plans and implementation strategies.
• Maintain systems and web resources used to provide geographic data through Internet and Intranet platforms.
• Assist with budget development, administrative policies, schedules, plans, and operational strategies related to GIS and computer network needs.
• Work with spatial databases and support the effective management and use of geographic information.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Follow established City safety standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, or a related field and four (4) years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) years of practical experience in GIS design, implementation, and management.
• Experience with ESRI software.
• Knowledge of workstations, scanners, and plotters.
• Experience maintaining software in a client/server environment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Oracle or SQL Server databases in support of spatial data.
• Experience with data modeling.
• Experience maintaining websites.
• Experience importing and exporting GIS data.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license valid in the State of Missouri.

Why Join Us

The City of St. Peters is committed to providing exceptional services to our residents while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the technology and information systems that support City operations, while leading GIS initiatives that help departments make informed decisions and deliver effective services to the community. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth and advancement, and the satisfaction of contributing to the success of a growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Market-based pay structure with step placement determined by qualifications and experience
• Retirement & Financial security: Missouri LAGERS L-6 defined benefit pension plan (with Rule of 80), 457 deferred compensation plan, Roth retirement savings option, and retiree health coverage
• Leave & Holiday benefits: Vacation (up to 6 weeks), sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 1 personal day
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage options; City-paid Life and AD&D insurance ($50,000); long-term disability; voluntary supplemental insurance options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Preventative Care Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Medical and dependent care options
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement (up to 6-8 classes per year)

All candidates for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these checks. The City is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free work environment and requires all employees to adhere to these standards.