What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology - Citizens Square - GIS Coordinator position at Allen County, Indiana?
Allen County
Job Descriptions
GIS COORDINATOR
Department: Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification/Level: Special Occupation Date: 2/2025
Under the direction of the Information Technology Director, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the strategic direction of GIS for Allen County, including directing the activities of four contracted GIS Analysts. This position is covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.
Essential Functions
The GIS Coordinator performs work that is of great intricacy involving many complex variables when providing technical support to GIS users. Judgment is needed to develop and promote the use of GIS.
Responsibility
The GIS Coordinator provides extensive contributions when performing GIS modeling, analysis and map making. Decisions and recommendations are reviewed for attainment of objectives and compliance with policies and procedures.
Personal Work Relationships
The GIS Coordinator maintains frequent contact with other County employees, local, state, and national GIS organizations and the general public regarding all aspects of GIS.
Working Conditions
The GIS Coordinator works in a standard office environment with the ability to move around freely with some lifting, bending, pushing and/or pulling loads, reaching over head, kneeling and crawling.
Supervision
The GIS Coordinator is responsible for directing the activities of four contracted GIS Analysts.
Licensing
GIS Professional Certification preferred
Immediate Supervisor
Information Technology Director
Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm and as needed
Eeo Category
0102
Workers’s Comp Code
8810
I agree that the contents of this job description are a fair and accurate representation of the duties of this position being described.
Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
Job Descriptions
GIS COORDINATOR
Department: Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification/Level: Special Occupation Date: 2/2025
Under the direction of the Information Technology Director, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the strategic direction of GIS for Allen County, including directing the activities of four contracted GIS Analysts. This position is covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for performing GIS modeling, analysis and map making.
- Provides technical support to GIS users, including the public.
- Assigns, prioritizes and monitors work for contracted GIS Analysts.
- Architects the enterprise GIS structure.
- Establish and maintain a GIS strategic plan and an annual work plan.
- Establish and maintain policies, guidelines, and procedures governing the delivery of Geospatial services. To include licensing, administration, and security.
- Develops and promotes the use of GIS within County departments.
- Develops, promotes and manages relationships with Fort Wayne, regional & state GIS organizations, utilities and other private entities.
- Participates with local, state and national GIS organizations.
- Coordinates the acquisition of GIS data.
- Responsible for planning, scheduling and/or providing GIS training.
- Coordinates GIS licensing and ensures compliance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field and five years’ GIS experience
- GIS Professional Certification preferred
- Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software suite and Cartography
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to provide technical support and maintain relationships with other organizations
- Must have business acumen and strategic planning skills to architect GIS and promote the use of GIS to improve efficiencies and meet County strategic goals
- Project management skills to coordinate and prioritize the activities of contracted resources
The GIS Coordinator performs work that is of great intricacy involving many complex variables when providing technical support to GIS users. Judgment is needed to develop and promote the use of GIS.
Responsibility
The GIS Coordinator provides extensive contributions when performing GIS modeling, analysis and map making. Decisions and recommendations are reviewed for attainment of objectives and compliance with policies and procedures.
Personal Work Relationships
The GIS Coordinator maintains frequent contact with other County employees, local, state, and national GIS organizations and the general public regarding all aspects of GIS.
Working Conditions
The GIS Coordinator works in a standard office environment with the ability to move around freely with some lifting, bending, pushing and/or pulling loads, reaching over head, kneeling and crawling.
Supervision
The GIS Coordinator is responsible for directing the activities of four contracted GIS Analysts.
Licensing
GIS Professional Certification preferred
Immediate Supervisor
Information Technology Director
Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm and as needed
Eeo Category
0102
Workers’s Comp Code
8810
I agree that the contents of this job description are a fair and accurate representation of the duties of this position being described.
Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
