Geographic Information Systems Manager

Salary: $96,847.00 - $130,744.00 Annually Location : Gwinnett County, GA Job Type: Full-Time Appointed Job Number: 24-02421 Department: Department of Information Technology Services Opening Date: 10/15/2024 Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt Class Summary REPOSTED 10/15/24 Job Description The Geographic Information Systems Manager's role is to plan, coordinate, design, operate, oversee and maintain the Gwinnett County Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The Manager will coordinate activities among all County Departments, other organizations and citizens.
The Manager is also responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications.
This individual will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills and knowledge of best practices to guide individual development and support the team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical software systems.
This position will manage and prepare general planning for the related software systems.
Essential Duties Perform a broad range of administrative, technical and managerial tasks necessary for the development and operation of Gwinnett County's Geographic Information Systems including but not limited to ensuring state-of-the-art database management and technology, applying general goal and policy statements, and resolving organizational and product delivery problems.
Work with managers, staff, and contractors in the design, development and implementation of system related products.
Manage design and implement production standards and procedures for development of system databases and products.
Formulate and recommend policies and procedures for integration of services with other County systems, governmental jurisdictions as needed.
Represent Geographic Information Systems to user committees, and initiate related coordination and cooperative efforts to advance the implementation of the systems.
Administer and manage operations, including software and hardware acquisition, standards compliance, system and database administration, and related system analysis and programming.
Supervise professional and technical consultants, and contractors; assign, schedule, and coordinate workloads in accordance with project requirements and priorities; provide performance evaluation and necessary corrective action.
Prepare comprehensive reports on development and activities to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and other departments; prepare, and monitor section budget and expenditures; and preparation of required governmental records and reports.
Research new developments and applications in Geographic Information Systems; implement strategic directions for the systems; and evaluate systems capacity and requirements.
Develop creative solutions to enhance development through data modeling and conversion; application development; system interfaces; equipment configurations and software changes.
Other Job Requirements/Information This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety.
Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval.
Grade The grade for this position is 108.
Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field AND Eight years of progressively responsible information technology experience An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Any certification in the following are a plus: GISP, ITILv4, PMP For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years.
Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system.
The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.
Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight.
Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure.
To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors.
The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation.
Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials.
These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law.
In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested.
If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelationsGwinnettCounty.com.
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Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own.
For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost Health Medical plans for active and retired employees Dental and vision plans Prescription drug plan Wellness Onsite Employee Wellness Center 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Immunizations Wellness education and incentive programs Annual wellness fair Family and Career Training and professional development opportunities Family planning benefits Four weeks of paid parental leave Time Annual/Sick Leave 12 paid holidays per calendar year 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available Health Savings Account (HSA) available Retirement and Savings Plans 401(a) Defined Contribution 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Longevity pay Tuition reimbursement Financial education programs Protection Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Critical illness and accident insurance Hospital indemnity insurance Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
01 Have you completed a degree in a related field?
Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study 02 How many years of IT or related experience do you have?
none less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years to less than 11 years 11 years to less than 12 years 12 or more years 03 Describe your IT or related experience.
If none, type N/A.
04 How many years of professional experience working with Geographic Information Systems do you have?
none less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years to less than 11 years 11 years to less than 12 years 12 or more years 05 Describe your Geographic Information Systems experience.
If none, type N/A.
06 How many years of management experience do you have?
none less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 or more years 07 Do you have professional experience working with software from ESRI Inc.?
Yes No Required Question