GIS Manager

General Description and Classification Standards:

Develops, implements, and manages geographic information systems for an assigned department or for a centralized IT function. This is an experienced managerial level charged with responsibility for one or more activities within a department. Position manages a group of employees, typically with intermediate supervisors, or a smaller group of specialized professional employees. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.

Supervision Received:

Normally receives guidance regarding overall mission, short-term and mid-term objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc., but is free to set work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Provides management direction to the GIS function including the development and implementation of the GIS program for assigned department. 
• Establishes operating and project priorities and allocation of GIS resources for the organization; balances ongoing responsibilities and special projects as assigned. 
• Coordinates and facilitates activities and commitments with other departments and/or functions. 
• Develops and tracks project schedules. 
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget. 
• Selects, trains, coaches, recommends salary increases, administers corrective action and reviews performance of department employees. 
• Maintains knowledge of current technological developments in GIS and assures that staff skills are updated and enhanced as needed.
• Establishes team organization and processes within policy limitations. 
• Selects technical methods.
• Defines Enterprise Architecture for City wide GIS program, creates Citywide standards and procedures for GIS systems, evaluates Citywide GIS systems and personnel.
• Implements master and client data models, designs and implements spatial databases, assists in developing quality assurance policies and procedure, compiles technical documentation for acceptance.
• Assists in the formation of GIS governance board, develops goals and objectives, develops documents, and implements GIS maintenance processes and associated workflow.
• Coordinates with and advises principal system users to determine functional requirements of the GIS program.
• Coordinates with Departments GIS Stakeholders, Vendors like ESRI, and GIS Staff to implement Agile base project execution approach, to minimize any discrepancy for GIS environment and applications/databases, delivering on-time with cost effective estimations, and to ensure the projects are in-line with City’s policies and standards.
• Provides professional advice to other city departments, sets work priorities, establishes ongoing procedures pertaining to GIS program and assists staff and other departments on GIS needs.
• Conducts meetings and planning sessions related to existing and potential plans and projects as needed.
• Organizes and prioritizes division daily work assignment; guides and advises customers regarding inquiries and complaints, communicates both orally and in writing with department personnel, City officials, citizens developers, and outside professionals.
• Develops and updates system/applications documentation and user/training manuals. 
• Researches and analyzes new technologies and hardware, software products.
• Conducts user training and provide technical support to prevent and reduce the critical application down time.
• Performs system administration duties that may include the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and software on personal computers, workstations, and servers.
• Consolidates and standardizes GIS Datasets.
• Maintains managerial authority over a group of professional employees and/or technical employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of IT and GIS. 
• Leadership and motivational skills. 
• Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions. 
• Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments in GIS. 
• Ability to apply general IT and GIS knowledge across organization or discipline lines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; and five (5) years professional experience in GIS.

Licensures and Certifications - None required.

Preferred Requirements - Master’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; and five (5) years of directly related GIS professional work experience.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.[JR1] 

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.