GIS Administrator

Job Title

Develop, implement, manage, and administer the city's geographic information system (GIS). Acts as a city liaison for all GIS communications with Genesee County's GIS department, private vendors, governmental agencies, and other organizations. Produces customized GIS and cartographic products, converts and analyzes data and ensures consistent integration of GIS technology throughout the city.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains and provides technical support to multiple GIS users throughout the city.
• Participates in the selection of most GIS related products throughout the city.
• Manages, distributes, and maintains all geographic information for the city, in both tabular and spatial form.
• Acts as a liaison to Genesee County's GIS department, utility companies, private vendors, governmental agencies, other city departments, and other organizations for all GIS related matters.
• Manages multiple mapping/GIS projects and develops customized GIS and cartographic products for various users and needs
• Manages all GIS software licenses and upgrades.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R.
• Develops GIS applications, data sets, instructions, and technical documents in support of city and departmental operations.
• Ensures consistent integration of GIS technology throughout the city. Serves as lead contact for communications with Genesee County and other entities in mutual cooperation projects.
• Collects geographic data to convert, project, manipulate, update, and distribute to meet the needs of its users.
• Assists other IT staff members by moving computers, monitors and other equipment.
• May assist with helpdesk calls for IT support and assistance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem particularly advanced mathematical concepts.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to train and give directions to support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others while speaking as well as in writing.
• Ability to provide courteous and effective service to the public while following City policy and procedures; establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to exhibit regular attendance and timeliness.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field preferred AND two (2) years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment OR
• An Associate degree and four (4) to six (6) years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment OR
• A high school diploma or equivalent and six (6) or more years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.