Jefferson County is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Supervisor to lead the administrative and technical operations that support the design, implementation, and functionality of GIS hardware and software.
Requirements
- Work experience supervising or working in a lead capacity in a GIS or IT environment to include training and reviewing work of coworkers or staff.
- Work experience creating and editing (e.g., creating/editing fields, setting dropdown options, programing with SQL or Oracle) in GIS databases (Esri, ArcGIS, MapInfo).
- Work experience maintaining a GIS database to include spatial analysis (e.g., modeling problems geographically) and data extraction (e.g., creating scripts to efficiently isolate data).
- Work experience with database reporting software (e.g. Crystal Reports, ArcGIS data reporting).
- Associate degree in Geographic Information Systems or related IT field.
- Geographic Information Systems Certificate or Certification from an accredited organization (e.g., Alabama Certified Mapper Designation, US Armed Forces, GISCI, GISP ).
- Work experience using spatial database software such as SQL or Oracle (e.g., creating/editing fields, setting dropdown options, programming, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
- Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
- Enters or modifies basic records in a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database and/or on a paper map (e.g., property owner changes, property splits or combinations, jurisdictional assets, voting districts) using techniques such as coordinate geometry and keyboard entry of tabular data.
- Enters or modifies complex or impactful records in external databases or internal Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases (e.g., right of ways, roads, annexations, deannexations, new subdivisions, new construction, reconstruction) using techniques such as coordinate geometry and keyboard entry of tabular data.
- Researches, verifies accuracy and completeness of, and assigns records to staff of GIS-related information in preparation of it being entered into the GIS database.
- Maintains and creates department interest and efficiencies by attending meetings, tracking productivity, creating reports, representing department findings in court, maintaining equipment, suggesting or creating department policy changes, creating or editing procedures, and maintaining physical and digital files.
- Participates in new GIS vendor software or equipment selection.
Other
- This is a supervisory-level position that requires a high degree of discretion and independent judgment.
- The GIS Supervisor will assist in coordinating hardware, software, and data cabling activities; managing service vendor contracts; and overseeing system development through subordinate staff.
- They may also collaborate with other supervisors to plan work schedules and set timelines for various assignments.
- Engages on cross-department/municipality projects by working with others to establish goals and deadlines for projects, performing duties within scope of the project, and communicating throughout projects (e.g., attending meetings, producing reports) to stay informed or communicate progress towards goals.
- Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
