Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager
Role details
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Tech stack
Job description
Analyze project needs and participate in meetings with Department management to fully understand the technical challenges, and opportunities for enhancement.
Ensure the stability and availability of GIS resources by working closely with vendors and County IT staff who manage enterprise GIS resources, servers, and network.
Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate GIS with enterprise systems and emerging technologies.
Coordinate GIS-related projects from concept to completion, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Analyze Assessor's Office needs to understand licensing and application needs.
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of spatial and attribute data through regular audits and updates.
Lead, mentor, and evaluate GIS analysts, technicians, and support staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Recruit, hire, and provide performance reviews and disciplinary action for GIS staff.
Research and recommend new GIS tools, software, and methodologies to improve efficiency and capabilities.
Develop and deliver GIS training programs for staff and end-users.
Marginal Function Examples
Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Research?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning or related area and ten years of related experience.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance, The typical starting salary range will be $81,848 - $98,217 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits., The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.