GIS Manager

• This position has both technical and managerial responsibilities. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of GIS maps, applications, and spatial analysis tools.
• Provide effective strategic planning of GIS future to align the technology with the business need.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to promote GIS awareness and enhance user proficiency.
• Develop and implement GIS strategies, policies, and procedures to meet the department’s goals and objectives.
• Manage and supervise the GIS teams, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with other city departments and external agencies to integrate GIS data and systems for improved data sharing and decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality control of GIS data, including street networks, traffic patterns, transportation infrastructure, and other related datasets.
• Provide technical expertise and support to department staff and external users on GIS software, applications, and data analysis techniques.
• Stay informed about emerging GIS technologies, trends, and best practices, and evaluate their potential applications for the department.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to present GIS technology to a large audience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to translate complex GIS concepts into understandable terms.
• Strong knowledge of GIS principles, methodologies, and best practices, including spatial analysis, data modeling, and cartographic design.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TSQL is desirable.
• Familiarity with transportation planning and engineering concepts, including street networks, traffic operations, and transportation infrastructure.
• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, ESRI, or similar tools, and knowledge of SQL Server or similar database management systems.
• Great leadership skills, managing large technical team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve GIS-related issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations., * Two years of experience as an Information Technology Systems Specialist involving database management andon-line telecommunications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, or a related field
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department., * The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
• Experience with GIS project management.
• Experience with supervisory and managerial responsibilities.
• Experience in managing GIS projects and teams, with excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• At least five years of experience in GIS data management, analysis, and application development, preferably in a municipal or transportation-related environment.
• Master’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

SAM, LLC

• Phoenix, AZ Who We Are: Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professio…, Job Description: Who We Are Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices a…