What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Manager position at Harris County Toll Road Authority?
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager serves as HCTRA's GIS expert, overseeing the implementation of an enterprise GIS environment. This role requires a combination of management, business, and technical skills to meet service level commitments, maintain databases, enhance infrastructure, and support technology transfer to non-GIS staff. The GIS Manager is responsible for managing consulting and service contracts, leading a team of GIS/UAS professionals, creating GIS maps and data, and executing diverse projects using various software programs for public events and meetings.
The GIS Manager must possess strong leadership skills, expertise in enterprise GIS management, excellent communication and training abilities, and demonstrate adaptability and innovation in leveraging emerging GIS technologies to enhance operational efficiency and decision making.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and other duties as assigned. Some positions may require working before, during, or after an emergency or disaster at the department's discretion.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Geography or a related field with major coursework in GIS or geography, plus five (5) years of experience in GIS managing a GIS Enterprise Systems to include ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, Geo-Event Server, ArcSDE, including two (2) years in a GIS supervisory or GIS managerial role overseeing a team of at least four (4) staff members.
OR
GIS certification(s) such as Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) or related certification(s) plus seven (7) years of experience in GIS managing a GIS Enterprise Systems to include ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, Geo-Event Server, ArcSDE, including two (2) years in a GIS supervisory or GIS managerial role overseeing a team of at least four (4) staff members.
AND
Must possess and maintain a current FAA Part 107 UAS Pilots license.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expert level in software and application development in various programming languages: Python, Arcade, Java, Java Script, REACT, .NET Core.
Expert level in Database Administration for Microsoft SQL Server, and/or Oracle.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expert skill using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Geo-Event Server, ArcSDE, ArcGIS HUB, ArcGIS Online.
Expert skill using ArcGIS Online Applications, Web Maps, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Survey 123, Workforce, Drone2Map, ArcGIS Flight, Quick Capture, Dashboards, Story Maps.
Advance skill using Autodesk - AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and/or Bentley Microstation and OpenRoads Designer.
Advance skill using DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2 UAS system or equivalent UAS systems
Advance knowledge of FAA - UAS rules and regulations
Strong communication and problem skills.
Strong people and project management skills.
Ability to produce detailed and accurate work.
Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project roles.
Ability to meet deadlines and communicate the status of assignments.
Ability to supervise staff, including setting priorities, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance, while guiding and inspiring.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands associated with this job are light, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking. Visits to property sites require good mobility in and around the site locations to include periods of prolonged standing and possible movement up and down stairs.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type and Typical Hours Work:
This is a full time position. Days of work are Monday-Friday. Hours may vary based on business needs of the department.
This position is considered essential personnel and is subject to being held over or working extra shifts as needed during times of emergency, declared disasters, or as needed to support critical business functions and to provide services for the benefit of the public while other governmental offices could be or are closed.
Work Environment:
This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. Visits to property sites may expose individual to less than optimal outside weather and temperatures.
Reporting Relations:
Reports To Position: Assistant Director, Mapping and Printing
Supervises Positions: GIS Supervisor
The GIS Manager must possess strong leadership skills, expertise in enterprise GIS management, excellent communication and training abilities, and demonstrate adaptability and innovation in leveraging emerging GIS technologies to enhance operational efficiency and decision making.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and other duties as assigned. Some positions may require working before, during, or after an emergency or disaster at the department's discretion.
- Oversees all GIS operations, including enterprise GIS management, database management and administration, data development, system administration, technical consulting. Assists with complex projects as needed to ensure optimal approach and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on GIS-related projects and initiatives. Represents the organization at Harris County and regional GIS group meetings to stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and technical opportunities. Additionally, manages department's budget, policies, and procedures.
- Manages departmental staff by providing leadership, guidance and mentorship, conducting performance evaluations, identifying training needs, and overseeing daily deliverables to ensure efficient workflow, adherence to established policies, timely service delivery, and high-quality output.
- Reviews and verifies GIS data analysis, maps, reports, and dashboards for accuracy and quality. Additionally, maintains and documents GIS architecture, applications, workflows, and data to ensure system reliability and accessibility.
- Manages all UAS operations, including but not limited to aerial data collection, drone mapping projects, geospatial data integration, survey workflows and data integration, geodetic data processing and analysis, and accuracy in land mapping and positioning projects.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Geography or a related field with major coursework in GIS or geography, plus five (5) years of experience in GIS managing a GIS Enterprise Systems to include ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, Geo-Event Server, ArcSDE, including two (2) years in a GIS supervisory or GIS managerial role overseeing a team of at least four (4) staff members.
OR
GIS certification(s) such as Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) or related certification(s) plus seven (7) years of experience in GIS managing a GIS Enterprise Systems to include ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, Geo-Event Server, ArcSDE, including two (2) years in a GIS supervisory or GIS managerial role overseeing a team of at least four (4) staff members.
AND
Must possess and maintain a current FAA Part 107 UAS Pilots license.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expert level in software and application development in various programming languages: Python, Arcade, Java, Java Script, REACT, .NET Core.
Expert level in Database Administration for Microsoft SQL Server, and/or Oracle.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expert skill using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Geo-Event Server, ArcSDE, ArcGIS HUB, ArcGIS Online.
Expert skill using ArcGIS Online Applications, Web Maps, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Survey 123, Workforce, Drone2Map, ArcGIS Flight, Quick Capture, Dashboards, Story Maps.
Advance skill using Autodesk - AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and/or Bentley Microstation and OpenRoads Designer.
Advance skill using DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2 UAS system or equivalent UAS systems
Advance knowledge of FAA - UAS rules and regulations
Strong communication and problem skills.
Strong people and project management skills.
Ability to produce detailed and accurate work.
Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project roles.
Ability to meet deadlines and communicate the status of assignments.
Ability to supervise staff, including setting priorities, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance, while guiding and inspiring.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands associated with this job are light, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking. Visits to property sites require good mobility in and around the site locations to include periods of prolonged standing and possible movement up and down stairs.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type and Typical Hours Work:
This is a full time position. Days of work are Monday-Friday. Hours may vary based on business needs of the department.
This position is considered essential personnel and is subject to being held over or working extra shifts as needed during times of emergency, declared disasters, or as needed to support critical business functions and to provide services for the benefit of the public while other governmental offices could be or are closed.
Work Environment:
This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. Visits to property sites may expose individual to less than optimal outside weather and temperatures.
Reporting Relations:
Reports To Position: Assistant Director, Mapping and Printing
Supervises Positions: GIS Supervisor
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
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Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
