City of Bloomington Hiring for GIS Coordinator at Bloomington, IL Full Time

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator’s role is to coordinate, implement, and manage the organization’s strategies and initiatives for GIS software. This individual plans, coordinates, oversees, and participates in the development, implementation, integration, operation, and maintenance of the City’s geographic information system (GIS). The GIS Coordinator will also preserve the integrity and design of geographic information databases, as well as provide direction to City staff whose purpose is to support GIS functions.

This list may not include all tasks and/or knowledge that may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all specific duties which may be required. Other duties may be assigned.

Strategy & Planning

• Lead, coordinate, and manage all aspects of GIS implementations.
• Participate in design of new GIS analysis methodologies, applications, and strategies.
• Coordinate with IT Team members to establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure GIS security[MO1]
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of GIS operations.
• Establish service-level agreements with business units.

Acquisition & Deployment

• When necessary, coordinate and administer the acquisition of satellite imagery; conduct analysis of digital imagery.
• Conduct research on GIS-related hardware and software in support of procurement and system development efforts.
• Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for infrastructure projects and associated efforts.
• Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure infrastructure-specific products and services.
• Communicates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to identify and recommend products and services.
• Assists with planning and deployment of departmental decisions that have been reviewed and approved by the IT Management team.
• Integrate GIS with other computer applications; meet with users and review requests; develop and tailor applications to meet user needs; prepare documentation.
• Plan and develop City-wide user training for geographic information systems; develop policies and procedures for users and output requirements for GIS services.
• Coordinate the design and development of user-specific GIS databases; configure system operational functions; prepare reports as necessary.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships within IT, with other departments, and with other federal, state, and local agency partners to ensure effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate GIS activities with other staff, the public, and private agencies as needed.
• Represent City GIS interests to various governmental and professional geographic information systems-related agencies and to the community as needed.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings, seminars, and training to stay current with new trends and innovations in the field of geographic information systems technology.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public, and perform related duties as assigned.

Operational Management

• Design sophisticated raster- and vector-based GIS analysis and classifications.
• Maintain and augment remote sensing and relational databases.
• Coordinate and conduct GIS training sessions for GIS staff and end users with client-facing application needs.
• Provide GIS guidance and support to the enterprise; act as a single point of contact for GIS-related issues.
• Lead transitions of GIS applications to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems.
• Oversee the development of the organization’s demographic database; collaborate with database administrators to achieve this end.
• Coordinate with the Enterprise Systems division to ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of GIS applications to meet business demands.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Perform data audits and quality control measures.
• Recommend and execute modifications to GIS software in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain GIS manuals and systems documentation.
• Provide guidance to IT team members and City staff on GIS use.
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent GIS activities.
• Performs pertinent system and security audits.
• Creates required reports in response to business needs.
• Participates in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.
• Share responsibility with others and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or with major coursework in information sciences, geography, geographic information systems, engineering, or a related field.

• Four years of increasingly responsible geographic information systems experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Preferred Certificate or Licenses: GISP Certification or the ability to obtain certification within nine months after the date of hire, COBIT 5 Foundation, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and includes frequent interaction with City staff.

The essential functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office or virtual setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; the dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components; occasional inspection of cables in floors and ceilings; lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals; and to hear and verbally communicate to exchange information. Includes on-call availability as needed, nights and weekends on occasion. May also be required to operate a City vehicle, on occasion and travel for work as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,100.00 – $94,660.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bloomington, IL 61701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• ArcGIS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location