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Geographic Information Systems Manager

Data ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDallas, TX, USA$85.2k - $106.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required; a master's degree or higher in a specified field plus six years of required experience, including three years of technical supervisory or management experience, also satisfies the education and experience requirements.
Seven years of experience managing GIS operations and infrastructure projects or activities, including developing and implementing GIS architecture and governance standards.
Three years of experience in a technical role that included supervision or management of technical or GIS staff.
Thorough knowledge of computer hardware and software, systems analysis techniques, data processing procedures, database administration, system design, and system implementation processes.
Thorough knowledge of GIS technologies, hardware, and software.
Thorough knowledge of City organizational structure as it relates to GIS use.
Knowledge of the City's procurement and budgeting procedures and policies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Ability to estimate, justify, and budget GIS component project costs and funding requirements accurately.
Ability to manage large, diverse, multifaceted GIS development activities for multi-departmental applications with major regional impacts.
Ability to lead a program in a virtual environment.
Ability to manage technical staff.
Ability to formulate, plan, supervise, and implement policies concerning GIS operations, training, and subordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage the GIS development process to integrate necessary information into the system, serving as business analyst, developer, database administrator, project manager, and other related roles to ensure effective service delivery.
Direct GIS system architecture design strategy with ITS and Enterprise GIS Architects, including infrastructure recommendations and system configuration.
Administer the enterprise GIS geodatabase by establishing procedures, conventions, quality assurance, and documentation to ensure reliable and available GIS data and services.
Translate business and customer needs into sustainable geospatial technical solutions; maintain and share accurate, timely asset information across fixed and mobile GIS platforms.
Manage requirements definition, selection, acquisition, and contracting for GIS projects with vendors and consultants.
Prepare the annual budget for citywide GIS development and manage program activities within approved budget limitations; adjust development plans to conform to final funding.
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for operation and maintenance of the City's GIS.
Manage acquisition of equipment, software, facilities, course development, and classroom instruction for GIS user training.
Plan and manage citywide expansion of the GIS client or server network, including acquisition and installation of hardware and software.
Manage licenses and users and ensure operations meet ongoing enterprise needs.
Coordinate GIS activities with user departments to ensure input and participation in GIS development and implementation; document processes for sustainability, accuracy, and repeatability.
Manage staff providing GIS, plat, legal notification, zoning mapping, and graphics services to City Council, City departments, and public sector clients.
Oversee, manage, monitor, plan, and collaborate with staff to provide technical and GIS solutions to City and department problems and needs; provide quality assurance and performance feedback.
Perform other assigned work as needed.

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Job Summary

Manages the citywide acquisition, creation, testing, and implementation of an efficient Geographical Information System (GIS) for reference by all City departments.

Job Description

Overview

The Manager-GIS manages, oversees, and supervises the citywide acquisition, creation, testing, and implementation of an efficient Geographical Information System (GIS) for reference by all City departments.

Essential Functions

Plans, coordinates, and manages the implementation of the GIS development process in order to integrate all necessary information into the system; serves as a business analyst, developer, database administrator, project manager, and other related roles to ensure effective delivery of services.
Direct the GIS system architecture design strategy created in conjunction with ITS and Enterprise GIS Architects, including infrastructure recommendations and system configuration.
Ensures the appropriate administration of the enterprise GIS geodatabase, establishing procedures, conventions, quality assurance and documentation for this database system ensuring the reliability and availability of GIS data and services.
Translates business and customer needs into sustainable geospatial technical solutions; maintains and shares accurate and timely asset information across a variety of fixed and mobile GIS platforms.
Manages the requirements definition, selection, acquisition, and contracting of GIS projects with vendors and consultants.
Prepares the annual budget for the citywide GIS development and manages the GIS program activities to ensure operation within approved budget limitations; adjusts the citywide development plans to conform to final funding.
Develops and enforces policies, procedures, and standards for the operation and maintenance of the City's GIS.
Manages the acquisition of equipment, software, facilities, course development, and classroom instruction in order to provide GIS training for users.
Plans and manages the citywide expansion of the GIS client or server network including acquisition of hardware, software, and installation.
Manage licenses, users, and ensure that operations meet the ongoing needs of the enterprise.
Coordinates GIS activities with all user departments to ensure full input and participation in GIS development and implementation; documents processes to ensure sustainability, accuracy, and repeatability.
Manages a staff to provide GIS, plat, legal notification, zoning mapping, and graphics services to City Council, City departments, and public sector clients on request.
Oversees, manages, monitors, plans, and collaborates with staff to offer technical solutions and GIS solutions to problems and needs within the City and its departments; provides quality assurance and performance feedback to ensure highest quality of services.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Thorough knowledge of computer hardware and software, systems analysis techniques, data processing procedures, data base administration, system design, and system implementation processes.
Thorough knowledge of GIS technologies, hardware, and software.
Thorough knowledge of City organizational structure as it relates to the use of the GIS.
Knowledge of the City's procurement and budgeting procedures and policies.
Proficient in MS Office ( Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, T
Ability to estimate, justify, and budget costs of GIS component projects funding requirements with reasonable accuracy
Ability to effectively manage large, diverse, multifaceted GIS development activities for multi-departmental applications with major regional impacts and implications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to lead a program in a virtual environment.
Ability to manage a technical staff.
Ability to formulate, plan, supervise and implement policies concerning GIS operation, training, and work of subordinates.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology, GIS, Computer Science, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Seven (7) years of experience managing an GIS operations and infrastructure projects/ activities which must have included the following: Developing and implementing GIS architecture and governance standards.

AND

Three (3) years of experience in a technical role which must have included supervisory/ management of technical/GIS staff.

EQUIVALENCY(IES):

Master's degree or higher in specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience which includes three (3) years of technical supervisory/management experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.

Salary Range

$85,176.00 - $106,475.20

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

The City of Dallas

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The City of Dallas provides municipal government services and information through its official channels, including its website and public portals. It acts as a city government, offering access to permits, licenses, public records, safety alerts, and city news. The city uses online portals and data portals to deliver services and information to residents, businesses, and visitors. Its products are online government services and information resources that people access through a web interface; processes are typically self-service forms, status tracking, and data dashboards. The city differentiates itself from private tech competitors by being a public institution focused on transparency, accessibility, and accountability rather to serve the public interest rather than profit. Its goal is to provide clear, reliable information and easy-to-use services to improve city living, safety, and governance for Dallas residents and stakeholders.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dallas, TX
Founded: 1841

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