What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographical Information Systems Division Manager position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George’s County Office of Information Technology is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Geographical Information Systems Division Manager (IT Manager 1G), grade G29, in the Geographical Information Systems Division.
About the Position
This is management level administrative and professional technical work in planning, managing, and directing the staff, operations, performance, system maintenance, and services of the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Division. Performs duties with considerable latitude for independent judgment involving system, projects, program operations and management in compliance with Policy and OIT management directives. Work requires collaboration with other tech specialty groups in OIT and is essential in working with agencies in develop maps and reports. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Digital Gov Director and evaluated in terms of goals achievement and overall program management.
About the Agency
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides support for all of the agencies, departments, and branches of County government. The?OIT Service Desk?provides information technology support and maintenance services to Prince George’s County personnel. The Office of Information Technology is wholly dedicated to aligning technology efforts to support the strategic goals of the County. OIT will provide leadership, expertise, and resources in the ideation, development, and deployment of innovative technologies and streamlined processes to improve government efficiency, business interaction, and citizen access to government information and services.
Examples of Work
- Manages the development, implementation, integration and operation of the County's GIS platform, data and mapping operations.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the GIS staff.
- Provides technical assistance to staff.
- Works with County agencies to determine and execute the utilization of GIS apps and geospatial data; recommends architecture, provides technical assistance and training.
- Develops and recommends GIS policies, procedures and applies for County-wide coordination and implementation.
- Briefs GIS programs, progress and initiatives to staff, agencies, and senior management.
- Ensures products are ADA compliant.
- Serves as County expert for GIS information and provides direction concerning GIS products, applications, other design tools, and supporting infrastructure.
- Leads strategic planning to identify GIS solutions, assess new technologies, and evaluate innovative approaches for consideration and implementation.
- Manages GIS applications and databases.
- Oversees the update and maintenance of GIS datasets.
- Ensures system and app maintenance.
- Store, manage, analyze, edit, output, and visualize geographic data.
- Works with OIT divisions in designing and integrating GIS with applications, WEB and Data disciplines.
- Develops maps and location data supporting County initiatives and legislation.
- Provides direction expanding web-based GIS products and solutions.
- Manages planning, converting and transitioning applications, and technologies into web accessible products.
- Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with County policy and administrative procedures.
- Works with the OIT Fiscal and Administration division in determining annual funding needs for sustaining services and capabilities.
- Works with OIT contracts manager in managing GIS contracts assigned contracts.
- Approves invoices for work performed in accordance with County standards for prompt payment.
- Fully participates as a member of the OIT management team, advising and participating in OIT programs, projects and events.
- Stays abreast of trends, new information, and knowledge and skills in field of expertise.
- Establishes and maintains beneficial working relationships with other OIT Divisions, County Agencies, government officials and stakeholders.
- Interfaces with and represents the County on committees, Task Forces and settings with the state, other localities, region, organizations, and agencies.
- Uses discretion and always maintains confidentiality in the performance of duties.
- Must be available to work after regular work hours to support projects and system maintenance activities.
- Participate as a critical essential employee in OIT and supports emergency operations activation, COOP, and special activities as required.
- Serves as a model for and adheres to Cyber- security policies and practices.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in computer science, mathematics, business or public administration, or closely related field.
- At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in information technology management, with at least one (1) year of supervisory/managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must be willing to respond to emergency calls.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies.
- Data analytics and visualization tools.
- Strong knowledge of ESRI GIS tools, especially ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Spatial Database Engine.
- Experience with MS SQL Server, Microsoft Power BI, or statistical analysis software.
- Preferred programming languages: Python, R, Ruby, PowerShell, JavaScript, C , C, C#.NET, SQL.
- Strong communication skills and an ability to support customer service requests and collaborate with other GIS users and managers.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Must be willing to respond to emergency calls
- This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies; essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
