GIS Division Manager

City of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Broken Arrow is seeking a senior GIS leader to oversee city-wide GIS activities and coordinate with multiple departments. The role includes managing databases, developing applications, and guiding financial planning for GIS initiatives.

The ideal candidate will lead a GIS team, ensure project alignment with city goals, and uphold data governance standards while collaborating with external partners.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading a GIS team and managing budgets.
• Ability to coordinate GIS projects across departments.
• GISP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees GIS activities across City Departments and coordinates efforts between the City and other organizations.
• Manages GIS database, applications development, maintenance, and implementation.
• Planning, budgeting, and financial matters related to GIS activities.
• Oversees a team of GIS professionals and guides projects to successful outcomes.

Skills

GIS management

Budget planning

Leadership

Cross-department coordination

GIS applications

Communication

Data governance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ArcGIS

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.