What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Coordinator position at City of San Clemente?
Become a part of our team! The City of San Clemente is seeking a qualified and motivated Geographical Information System (GIS) Coordinator to join our I.T. Department.
Scheduled Salary Increases:
Effective July 2025 - 3.0%
Effective July 2026 - 3.0%
Effective July 2027 - 2.5%
Effective July 2026 - 3.0%
Effective July 2027 - 2.5%
This recruitment will remain open until an adequate number of qualified applications have been received. First review of applications will be Monday, December 2, 2024.
Under direction from the Information Technology Manager, to coordinate and provide technical information associated with the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS); to analyze, develop, enhance, and maintain the content, accessibility, integrity, and security of the City’s GIS, and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Interact with City staff, outside consultants and contractors to plan, organize, and direct GIS efforts for the benefit of all City Departments.
- Identify departmental needs for the City’s GIS, mapping, and related data systems.
- Provide leadership and vision for the City’s GIS strategies.
- Facilitate the City’s GIS Steering Committee.
- Analyze and implement design strategies for the City’s GIS; audit and edit information collected into the system; ensure quality control and enforce standards.
- Develop, maintain and support the City’s GIS enterprise data bases.
- Document data sets, systems, and procedures.
- Design, deploy and maintain web applications.
- Coordinate system and data interoperability among the layers of the City’s geodatabase and other enterprise systems such as Asset Management and Permitting.
- Design and administer user access and controls with appropriate security levels for GIS databases. GIS servers. and ArcGIS Online.
- Install, distribute, and manage installation and licensing of GIS software.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of maps and datasets for the entire City.
- Initiate and establish GIS policies, procedures and standards to be applied citywide.
- Develop new GIS data and update existing GIS data.
- Develop map and database applications based on user needs and requirements.
- Develop methods and procedures for data collection.
- Provide technical assistance to users and staff related to the operation of GIS applications.
- Stay abreast of new developments in the field of GIS and determine which to use and how to apply them to the business needs of the City.
- Perform related work as required.
Knowledge of:
Modern principles, practices, and techniques of information technology and GIS.
Theories, principles and practices of effective GIS information gathering and sharing.
Modern computer applications including ESRI ArcGIS software, such as ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro.
Multi-user and distributed geodatabases, geodatabase replication and versioning.
Data collection and conversion methodologies.
Methods of GIS workflow automation including Python programming.
Skills in use and programming of relational databases such as MS SQL.
Principles and procedures of data management and record keeping.
City departments and their functions as well as the public sector.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Land based concepts related to parcel management; addressing, coordinate geometry, geo-coding and establishing attributes that are linked to geographic locations.
Cartographic techniques of drafting and map making.
Basic principles of mathematics, geography and cartography.
Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
Asset management and permitting systems.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Coordinate and manage the City’s GIS systems and databases.
Maintain existing GIS systems and research/develop future enhancements.
Perform complex and integrated computerized GIS analysis; design complex geospatial applications and web-based mapping solutions.
Design setup and test mapping systems and applications.
Advise the City in formatting GIS requirements; advise on alternatives and on implications of new or revised GIS software and applications.
Document, design, code and test internet mapping solutions and GIS applications; design and carry out GIS procedures, both simple and complex; perform programming for data creation, analysis, conversion and transfer, graphic production and project reporting.
Develop instructional material and explain the use of computer applications.
Trouble shoot mapping system problems and provide GIS user support.
Analyze data and develop logical solutions to problems.
Identify, evaluate, and solve complex computer software application development issues.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and files.
Prepare clear and concise technical reports and recommendations.
Operate a variety of computer equipment and software relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Experience and Education/Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible GIS experience in planning, implementing and managing an enterprise GIS in a municipal or related environment of diverse user needs.
Education/Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Geography, Planning, Engineering or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver License.WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment:
The primary work environment takes place indoors within an office. Travel to locations within and outside of the San Clemente area may be required.
Physical Requirements:
The primary work environment takes place indoors within an office. Travel to locations within and outside of the San Clemente area may be required.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in an indoor office environment, requiring extensive sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
- Work involves occasional walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and bending.
- Moderate lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of items of moderate weight.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, handle files and documents
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone
- Visual acuity to see/read documents and computer screen.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.
Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at http://san-clemente.org/jobs. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.
Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.
In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
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