GIS Manager

Job Description

Performs professional managerial, supervisory, and highly technical work in connection with the overall management, maintenance, use and development of the town's geographic information system; all other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred in computer science, geography, cartography planning, engineering or related field
• More than seven years of experience in GIS project management or related roles
• Minimum of three years of experience in computer applications related to GIS activities, including personnel supervision experience and considerable hands-on GIS experience
• Proficiency in data management and organization
• Requires extensive experience with ESRIs full ArcGIS platform
• Experience and familiarity with asset collection utilizing devices such as a handheld GPS or unmanned aerial system (drone)

Additional Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ESRIs ArcGIS platform including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise / Server / Portal, and ArcGIS Online
• Thorough knowledge of the Geocortex Essentials (now VertiGIS Studio) platform including custom workflow development
• Thorough knowledge of multi-user, enterprise GeoDatabases and Microsoft SQL Server
• Thorough knowledge of GIS theory and practice including cartography, coordinate systems, spatial database design, and spatial analysis
• Working knowledge of computer programming & scripting languages such as SQL and python
• Knowledge of field data collection best practices utilizing high accuracy RTK GNSS GPS receivers
• General knowledge of GPS software associated with the collection of asset information
• Familiarity with land parcel data and editing to the MA State Level 3 standards
• Stay current with new trends and innovation in the field of GIS technology and stay up to date with industry best practices

Skills

• Able to perform accurate and detailed work
• Able to design and implement complex computer applications and integrate with existing systems
• Able to evaluate new software, hardware, and data needs, and to develop plans for the long-term success of GIS
• Able to work effectively with management of town and outside agencies in assessing problems and in establishing priorities
• Able to learn and adapt to new technologies/systems/architectures
• Able to understand municipal business flow and understand the needs of various departments and users
• Be effective in analyzing and communicating spatial information
• Proficient in interpersonal communication and presentation as well as problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to effectively supervise subordinates

Benefits

• Yes

Pay

• $3,922.73 bi-weekly

Schedule

• N/A