What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS ADMINISTRATOR position at Montgomery County, OH?
Position Overview
Management level professional position in the Environmental Services Department under general direction of the Engineer Manager/Strategic Services Assistant Director requiring thorough knowledge of analytical processes related to managing and manipulating Geographical Information Systems to coordinate GIS support services throughout the department. Supports various applications throughout the organization that integrate with the GIS system. Provides leadership and directions to assigned staff.
Summary of Job Duties
Provides input into the Department's overall GIS strategic direction. Supervises staff providing technical support. Develops and implements long- and short-term GIS plans, goals and priorities. Participates in preparation and management of the GIS budget and resources.
Perform maintenance and backups of supporting relational object and standard database structures and support applications. Manage and insure integrity of records by developing databases, setting procedures and policies, developing mapping and database links, developing spreadsheets, reporting on utility inventories and managing GIS metadata for the department.
Meets and communicates with internal users, vendors, consultants, and local agencies and organizations in determining most appropriate approach in providing GIS functionality and database information. Serves as liaison between city, county and state GIS agencies for standards and cooperative data sharing; sustains a close working relationship with IT department to maintain connectivity and links to enterprise RDMS.
Oversees guidance and customer support to GIS users and implements training for custom GIS applications. Provides production-specific direction, specialized training and quality control of work of interns, temporary and other assigned personnel working on the Department's GIS database.
(Performs Related Duties AS Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor degree in GIS, Environmental or Computer Science, Engineering or closely related fields plus 4 years relevant experience using database analysis, including 2 years of experience with GIS; or education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the minimum qualifications stated above. Must have current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Supplemental Information
Montgomery County offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined on the role, experience, skill set and qualifications. It is not typical for an individual to be hired in at the top half of the range. Compensation decisions are dependent on the factors and circumstances of each case. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process and can be found at www.mcbenefits.org.
