FLSA STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT Pay Grade: 26 Safety Sensitive: No Credit Check Required: No Department: IT Reports To: Director Information Technology LOCATION: Sandy Springs, GA (Onsite/In-Person) Job Summary: The GIS Manager plans for and implements all aspects of the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-related projects and deliverables. This includes facilitating project teams, developing implementation strategies, identifying resources, and establishing project objectives, timelines, and milestones; and developing standards for GIS deployment and use. The GIS Manager strives for the continuous improvement of department processes and standards. The GIS Manager is also responsible for GIS staff performance management. The GIS Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring that key GIS work elements – software, databases, and staff resources – are managed, maintained, and enhanced to meet departmental requirements. The GIS Manager oversees all enterprise GIS operations, including GIS database management and administration, data development; GIS software selection, implementation, and user support; and GIS project management, budgeting, and training. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Plans, manages, and implements GIS-related projects. Assesses progress and makes appropriate corrections to keep projects on track. Assists in the development and management of GIS project plans including defining requirements, tasks, and resource assignments, ensuring that approved quality levels and deadlines are met. Performs GIS software upgrades and coordinates with other departments to ensure upgrades are compatible with other departmental software. Develops standards for GIS deployment and use within the City. Provides GIS-related technical guidance and assistance to project teams. Serves as the GIS liaison with vendors for the proper acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of GIS-related resources. Maintains expertise in GIS-related software and technologies. Ensures that City staff using GIS has training and technical support as needed. Interfaces with other departments or outside agencies regarding the spatial needs of future GIS projects and recommends implementation strategies. Provides support to the City’s Emergency Operations Center in terms of mapping and staffing. Understands emerging GIS technologies and their application to improve City services. Makes sound decisions concerning GIS technologies as they apply to the City. Prepares and presents clear and well-organized written and oral reports to City Council, City administration, and other groups as required. Plans, organizes, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of GIS project team staff in a manner that is conducive to independent judgment, and high performance and personal accountability. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the design, development, and operation of Geospatial data initiatives, to include at least three (3) years of management responsibility, which includes supervision/management of others. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Knowledge of commercial database systems. Knowledge of practices and standards required for maintaining GIS data for other departmental work order and asset management software, including 911 Dispatch, Community Development, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks. Knowledge of a variety of
