Listing Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The GIS Manager manages and coordinates the development, deployment, use, and maintenance of GIS technology, data, and services throughout Hall County and Gainesville departments and agencies.  Performs highly responsible administrative, technical, and managerial tasks necessary for the development and operation of the Geographic Information System.  Direction is received from the Planning Director.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees and manages the development, operation and maintenance of the Geographic Information System; including software and hardware acquisition, data acquisition and maintenance, standards compliance, database administration, and related system analyses and programming.

Manages phased implementation of GIS; coordinates selections and management of vendors/consultants; manages quality assurance/quality control of GIS data layers and program implementation.

Manages the operation and maintenance of the countywide Addressing system.

Supervises professional and technical GIS and Addressing staff, including GIS Database Administrator, GIS Specialist, Technicians, consultants and contractors; assigns, schedules, and coordinates staff workloads in accordance with project requirements and priorities.

Coordinates the selection and hiring of GIS and Addressing staff; evaluates staff performance and takes necessary corrective action.

Provides guidance and support to other city and county departments and agencies in determining GIS needs and developing applications and processes to meet departmental goals; consults with department managers in utilizing specialized functions in the GIS program to achieve departmental goals.

Projects, prepares, and monitors section budget and expenditures; prepares required governmental records and reports.

Consults with related industry representatives on complex programming problems and methodology as appropriate.

Performs professional research and analysis work utilizing GIS; prepares maps and other GIS analysis reports as requested by various departments for projects and/or presentations.

Develops and regularly updates a strategic plan to guide GIS development and budgetary considerations.

Represents the County on GIS issues; conducts presentations; serves as subject matter expert on the GIS program; provides leadership in the deployment of GIS technology.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required by the Planning Director.

 

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

ESRI’s ArcGIS, ArcIMS & ArcSDE; Oracle; and Microsoft software, printers/plotters, Personal Computers, Workstations & Servers.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning or related field; and at least five (5) years of progressive and supervisory experience managing GIS programs; or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

Licenses and Certifications;

Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of ESRI GIS software products including ArcGIS Desktop and Workstation, ArcGIS Extensions, ArcSDE, and ArcIMS.

Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of geographic information systems, including computer graphic overlays and models for computer analysis.

Knowledge of the principles of cartographic technology and GIS application software.

Knowledge of ERSI software programming languages, including Visual Basic.

Skill in reading, understanding, developing, manipulating, and analyzing geographic information in a variety of data formats, including raster and vector data.

Knowledge of database design, systems integration, and documentation of data sets.

Knowledge of principles and capabilities of computer systems, including networked environments and peripheral devices.

Skill in translating user requests and developing alternatives for generating geographic information in map and tabular form.

Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to problems.

Ability to read parcel, zoning, contour maps and legal descriptions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, related industry representatives and other employees.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Ability to prepare and present a variety of concise reports for oral and written presentation.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public.

 

ADA Minimum Qualifications:

Physical Ability: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

 

Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.

 

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours.

 

Sensory Requirements:  Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.

 

 

Environmental Factors: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.

 

 

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major respon­sibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specifica­tion.