GIS / APPLICATION MANAGER

Statement of Duties

The GIS / Application Administrator is a key technical resource and support for the department. This position is responsible for maintaining GIS and related data and developing web mapping applications for various town departments and the public. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Essential Functions

• Provides overall management and technical assistance to users of GIS.
• Maintains and expands all resources including data software and hardware so that users can conduct their GIS-based applications efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborates in the management of other Town databases connected to GIS.
• Develops and enforces digital data standards and practices that will promote a GIS resource that can be confidently incorporated into other Town-wide applications.
• Documents and distributes information about GIS data resources to departmental and public users.
• Develops and deploys web maps and applications for town departments and the public.
• Administers and manages ArcGIS Online, including user management, permissions, content lifecycle, dashboards, web maps/apps, and mobile workflows.

Qualifications

• Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a four year college with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography or similar field and/or GIS certificate. At least three to five (3-5) years related work experience. Master’s degree in Geography or GISP certification preferred.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of GIS concepts and analytical techniques, GIS software tools and applications, relational databases, SQL Server database queries and management, scripting or programming experience with Python, cartography, web-based and mobile-deployment GIS solution development, and proficiency in geospatial analysis techniques.
• Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose software and hardware operational problems, communicate effectively orally and in writing, conduct independent research, collaborate with internal customers, provide GIS-related training as needed, and maintain technical support.
• Skill: Proficient data processing, hardware and software operating skills, and proficient oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.