Senior GIS Specialist - Enterprise GIS Leader

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

Job summary

Manatee County Government in Bradenton, Florida seeks an IT Senior Specialist for GIS to manage the County's GIS environment, including Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. You will provide advanced technical support, administer databases, and collaborate with IT teams on upgrades and integrations.

The role requires strong Python, SQL, GIS scripting, and Esri APIs, plus mentoring of staff and participation in project governance. Reports to a senior manager.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in two or more IT fields with emphasis on Microsoft platform administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server, PowerShell, Azure, Office 365, SharePoint, Power BI.
• Knowledge of GIS concepts and systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced GIS technical support and administration of the County's GIS environment (Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online).
• Manage GIS services, databases, user/group permissions, data connectivity, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement system upgrades and integrations.
• Develop automation and integration scripts using Python and SQL to improve efficiency.
• Mentor GIS staff and contribute to project plans and governance processes.
• Deliver presentations and provide training related to GIS tools and workflows.
• Maintain documentation, service level commitments, and customer satisfaction.

Job description

Manatee County Government in Bradenton, Florida seeks an IT Senior Specialist for GIS to manage the County's GIS environment, including Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. You will provide advanced technical support, administer databases, and collaborate with IT teams on upgrades and integrations.

The role requires strong Python, SQL, GIS scripting, and Esri APIs, plus mentoring of staff and participation in project governance. Reports to a senior manager.