Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data Services Administrator

City of Las Cruces, NM - Las Cruces, NM

Full-time

Las Cruces, NM

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Coordinate and oversee the ongoing support, design, development, and management of enterprise database systems related to GIS operations to assure the systems, information, and associated applications function and evolve as needs change. The position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops, recommends, and maintains standards for the continued implementation and maintenance of an Enterprise GIS (EGIS) to support distributed functionality with centralized data management.
• Facilitates accurate data conversion and successful importation using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to create and support interfaces between the EGIS and business systems.
• Functions as EGIS liaison to user departments and other agencies to provide consistent, accurate, and timely information in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Manages a centralized multi-user Geodatabase, including the management of hardware/software resources, systems, licenses, and configuration.
• Provides project and system support and oversight to GIS Analysts decentralized in various City departments.
• Programs application modifications and enhancements and manipulates, integrates, and compiles data to accomplish project objectives.
• Develops web enabled applications using Visual Studio in a .Net Framework environment.
• Develops and maintains GIS metadata, edits and refines GIS data sets and procedures, and performs audits and quality control checks to assure integrity of GIS data and applications.
• Reviews and oversees quality control procedures to assure integrity of GIS database and accurate consolidation of data sets.
• Troubleshoots both hardware and software problems related to the function of an EGIS system.
• Conducts needs analysis and utilizes best practices and available software development tools to recommend and implement effective solutions to meet user needs.
• Creates database designs and models, develops documentation, and conducts system checks to verify functional and customer requirements.
• Develops detailed functional plans, system, and program specifications using structured design methodologies.
• Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload, and technical issues.
• Evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement.
• Interprets applicable rules and regulations within scope of authority to provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures.
• Manages staff through proper delegation and work supervision to provide appropriate levels of service and resources.
• Coordinates and manages various special and recurring projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees.
• Ensures adherence to established policies and procedures to remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports.
• Develops and presents information in clear and easily used formats.
• Maintains regulatory compliance by keeping current on industry trends, regulations, and issues.
• Identifies areas of concern for management for review and potential action.
• Manages and monitors financial activities of assigned budgets to ensure compliance and meet performance targets and goals.
• Oversees procurement activities for supplies, services, equipment, and other items.
• Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity.
• Evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure customer and staff needs are met.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless services.
• Responds to and resolves various complaints, issues, inquiries, and problems as authorized.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Geographic Information Science and Technology or related field.
• Five (5) years experience in developing and managing an EGIS utilizing current GIS mapping software such as ArcGIS SDE Geodatabase with MS SQL in a multi-user environment.
• Valid driver's license may be required or preferred.
• Municipal government experience preferred.
• Associate Esri Technical Certification or other applicable certifications may be preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of relational database administration, geographic information systems, EGIS system development.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and their applications to improve services.
• Familiarity with Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) and National Geospatial Data Clearinghouse (NGDC) standards.