GIS Division Manager

One Wagoner County; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Broken Arrow seeks a Senior GIS Manager to oversee GIS activities across city departments, lead a team of GIS professionals, and guide the technical and business aspects of the program.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience, with a preference for GISP certification. Exempt, full-time position with responsibilities across budgeting, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant work experience.
• GISP certification preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GIS division administration, including budgeting and vendor management.
• Coordinate GIS projects across city departments and external partners.
• Guide project scope and ensure successful outcomes and deliverables.
• Develop and implement GIS policies and best practices.

Skills

GIS leadership

Budget planning

Cross-department coordination

GIS application development

GIS data governance

Team management

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

GISP certification preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Description

Location: 1205 Information Technology-GIS

Pay Grade: A20

FLSA Status: Exempt

Under limited supervision, oversees GIS activities among all City Departments and coordinates efforts between the City and other organizations. Manages and directs GIS database and application development, maintenance, and implementation. Responsible for planning, budgeting, and all financial matters related to GIS activities. Oversees a team of GIS professionals, including technicians, specialists, and analysts, while managing the technical and business aspects of GIS for the City of Broken Arrow.

Essential Job Functions

• Holds regular one-on-one and team meetings, completes performance reviews, provides feedback, conducts performance discussions, and assists in goal setting for employees.
• GIS Division Administration: Manages employee time, handles budget-related tasks, oversees vendors and vendor contracts, manages requisitions, and ensures continuous software coverage.
• Oversees project priorities, guides project scope, identifies necessary stakeholders, makes strategic decisions for future needs, and ensures successful project outcomes and deliverables.
• Uses GIS expertise to create maps, applications, and other GIS solutions, maintaining up-to-date skills and supporting team members with their tasks.
• Advises city departments on GIS capabilities, collaborates with stakeholders, and ensures the integration of GIS data in city projects.
• Develops and implements policies to guide GIS operations, ensures consistency across projects, and establishes best practices for GIS data use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes.

Key Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of GIS management and leadership.
• Experience in budget planning and financial management.
• Strong leadership skills for managing a GIS team.
• Ability to coordinate GIS projects across departments.
• Knowledge of GIS database design and implementation.
• Skill in developing and maintaining GIS applications.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with external organizations.
• Ability to analyze and manage GIS-related business needs.
• Capacity to ensure compliance with data governance standards.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a Bachelor (related field) and 5 years previous relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Certifications and Special Requirements: GISP Certification preferred.

Driver’s License Requirement: Valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma.

Physical Requirements

• Work environment varies depending on departmental needs, including office, field, or specialized settings.
• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.

City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.