Senior IT-GIS Specialist - Enterprise GIS & Leadership

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

Job summary

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters is seeking an IT Senior Specialist for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide advanced support and administration of the County's GIS environment, including Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. You will manage GIS services, databases, user access, and performance monitoring, while collaborating with senior staff to drive operational improvements.

The role requires strong Python and SQL skills, expertise with Esri APIs, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in two or more IT fields, including Microsoft platform administration (Active Directory, Windows Server, PowerShell, Azure, Office 365).
• One year of leadership experience.
• Valid Florida driver license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced GIS service and database administration for enterprise GIS environment.
• Assist in system maintenance, upgrades, and deployments; troubleshoot GIS apps, services, and integrations.
• Lead and mentor GIS staff; coordinate with IT teams to ensure security, reliability, and performance of GIS resources.

Skills

GIS Administration

Python

SQL

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in IT

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters is seeking an IT Senior Specialist for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide advanced support and administration of the County's GIS environment, including Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. You will manage GIS services, databases, user access, and performance monitoring, while collaborating with senior staff to drive operational improvements.

The role requires strong Python and SQL skills, expertise with Esri APIs, and the ability to