IT-GIS Senior Specialist

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government in Bradenton is seeking an IT Senior GIS Specialist to manage enterprise GIS services, including ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. You will design, automate, and optimize GIS systems, working with customers to define requirements and deliver value.

The role requires strong Python/SQL skills, leadership experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex GIS and IT problems while collaborating with senior staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced GIS knowledge for enterprise environments and data quality.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Proficiency in Python/SQL for automation and troubleshooting.
• Strong collaboration with customers to define requirements and solutions.
• Background in IT administration and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• GIS service and database administration, user/group management, roles/privileges, data connectivity, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting GIS apps/services.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and support system maintenance and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot major technical problems with urgency and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, executives, and customers as needed.
• Support employee development plans and evaluate performance; train colleagues as SME.
• Lead projects, develop business cases, and maintain service level commitments.

Skills

Python

SQL

GIS scripting

Esri APIs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years IT experience

Associate degree in IT / related field

Bachelor's degree in IT / related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

PowerBI

PowerApps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Active Directory

Windows Server

Azure

Office 365

Job description

Work Location

1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Work Hours

7:00am - 4:00pm, 1-hour lunch (negotiable within 8hr per day requirement)

Expected Starting Salary Range

$65,118.41 - $84,653.94

Professional and tactical information technology work that requires an incumbent to produce advanced analytical and technical work products. The incumbent identifies and resolves major work problems and projects of a nature that lower-level employees are unable to solve or overcome, including analysis, design, development, configuration, testing, training, documentation, and production support. Work requires creative and original thinking and is performed under the general direction of senior professionals with significant latitude for individual and team initiative, judgment, and discretion. The incumbent works with customers to determine hardware, software, and system functional requirements through business analysis, and facilitates strategic planning initiatives to achieve business value through partnership. The incumbent reports to a senior manager, or designee.

Working Conditions

Indoor office situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 75 lbs. with assistance. Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods such as callouts, maintenance windows, special assignments, emergencies, and disaster situations.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Area of Assignment – Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The IT Senior Specialist assigned to GIS provides advanced technical support and administration of the County's enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment, including Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, hosted GIS services, and shared enterprise geodatabases. Responsibilities include GIS service and database administration, user and group management, roles and privileges, data connectivity, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting of GIS applications, services, and related systems.

The position serves as a technical resource for GIS Systems Analysts, departmental GIS staff, and other IT professionals to ensure the availability, security, reliability, and performance of enterprise GIS resources. Requires strong proficiency in Python, SQL, GIS scripting, and Esri APIs to support troubleshooting, process automation, system integrations, and operational improvements. Works collaboratively with senior technical staff and other IT teams to support system maintenance, upgrades, infrastructure changes, and the continued development of the County's enterprise GIS environment.

The incumbent is an effective team player and provides technical leadership skills in a manner that fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, and mutual trust and respect; and manages the work of others.

The incumbent is self-motivated, promotes organizational change, and is committed to challenging the status quo; and is proficient in using business process disciplines in performing work assignments in an effective and efficient manner, while providing recommendations for continuous improvements.

Assesses resources and capabilities to influence and develop others to change or improve standards, policies, procedures, and work plans to enable high-performance.

Contributes to project plans, executes, and supports business strategies and solutions that meet critical success factors and desired outcomes, with appropriate key performance indicators for monitoring and controls.

The incumbent contributes to a shared vision with the ability to work with others to achieve that vision.

Leverages the PMO for planning, implementing, reporting and evaluating work; and supports the discipline of project management.

Creates business cases that justify cost in terms of business value and return on investment and maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship.

Provides for service level criteria and meets or exceeds service level commitments in pursuit of customer satisfaction.

Manages customer expectations through Business Relationship Management.

Stays on the cutting-edge of relevant technology by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Takes ownership for troubleshooting major technical, organizational, and controversial problems and projects, and provides corrective actions driven by a sense of urgency.

Occasionally prepares and delivers verbal and written presentations to peers, executives, and customers at various levels of the organization.

Supports and participates in employee developmental plans, and evaluates, counsels, and rates organizational and employee performance as required.

Trains and mentors' colleagues and lower-level employees as a subject matter expert.

Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.

Advanced proficiency in two or more of the following fields: Database Administration, Network Services, Desktop Services, Server Administration, Application Design, Application Development, Solution Life-Cycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Quality Assurance, Incident Problem Management, Change Management, Configuration Management, Security Management, Financial Management, Service Management, Customer Service Center, Production Application Services, Storage Area Network, Middleware Services, Project Portfolio Management, Document Management, Wireless Communications, Telecommunications, Radio, Audio Visual, Geographical Information Services, Internet Web Services, Business Intelligence, and Organizational Development.

Subject matter experience must be current with particular emphasis on Microsoft platform administration including the following. Active Directory, Windows Server, PowerShell, Azure, Azure AD, Office 365, Office 365 Planner, Office 365 Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance Center, Azure Active Directory B2B, SharePoint developer, SharePoint Administration, PowerBI, PowerApps, Power Automate.

High School Diploma or equivalent with (6) six years of relevant information technology experience; or (4) four years of relevant information technology experience and an associate degree in information technology, computer science, computer technology, or related field; or (2) two years of relevant information technology experience and a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, computer technology, or related field.

One (1) year of leadership experience.

The job drives a County Van to various County facilities. Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

Must be able to pass a background check (including fingerprinting) and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Level 4 Security Awareness Training before start date.

Must possess or be able to obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certifications IS-100.b and IS-700.a within six months from date of hire.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to the position such as ITIL, EPAS, SDLC, PMBOK, and other related certifications desired. Candidate to demonstrate competencies and possess certifications in one or more specific fields.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge in standard office practices, policies, procedures, personal computers, operating systems and related software applications.

Ability to multi-task, with proficiency in managing personal daily activities and major problems and projects for self and others that may cross section and organizational boundaries.

Proficiency in the use of reference materials to research and solve major problems Proficiency in the application of methods and theory in resolving major problems.

Proficiency in applying new technologies, soft skills and procedures to gain acceptance Ability to work with others to lead or mentor teams and facilitate groups to achieve success.

Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations at various levels.

Ability to use diplomacy in dealing with difficult customers and delivery of business services.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with peers and others in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to communicate with tact, patience and courtesy at all levels of the organization.

Ability to assist lower level personnel with training of new technologies, processes, and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships, both inside and outside of the work section.

Ability to self-develop relevant job-related skills for current and future roles.

Ability to understand, follow, and to provide specific instructions, priorities, policies and procedures.

Ability to identify and take ownership in resolving major problems and troubleshooting.

Knowledge and commitment to quality workmanship, dependability, and the principles of accountability, civility, and ethics.