GIS Administrator

## Summary The purpose of this classification is to implement and administer the Geographic Information System (GIS) and includes planning and organizing system development and operation, coordinating vendor contracts, providing technical expertise, and implementing systems, policies and procedures. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Information Officer and/or Chief Technology Officer or Chief Information Security Officer. ## Essential Functions **The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.**Implements, administers and operates GIS systems including related software and hardware, plans and organizes GIS system operations and ensures efficient provision of GIS services to all internal and external GIS usersWork with end users to identify needs and establish policies and procedures related to GIS system operation, designs, implements and maintains enterprise data models for GIS related data.Installs upgrades and administers GIS related software, works with vendors to identify and recommend GIS software system components, monitors licensing and use of software. Installs, configures and administers hardware components for GIS system including, but not limited to, servers, database engines, web servers, application servers, etc. and will coordinate such activities with Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. Develops implements and maintains enterprise data models which define the structure and format of GIS data, develops and enforces policies to maintain the integrity of said data, manages and enforces data security with oversight of Chief Information Security Officer. Works with end users to define needs and requirements related to GIS technology and based upon needs may configure GIS software; develop GIS applications based on web or mobile technologies and otherwise work with end users to implement and support GIS related services. Creates GIS related data sets and may also collect, convert and otherwise use or implement data sets from outside sources; publishes open data sets per City established policies and procedures. Uses programming languages and/or scripting languages to create GIS applications and to integrate GIS with existing applications; creates codes and maintains web or mobile based GIS solutions. Oversees the building and maintaining of the city’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS); designs, creates, and administers geographic and relational databases containing spatial elements and other types of information, specifically: hydrography, typography, infrastructure, and political/legal boundaries; establishes, maintains, and updates links; converts geographical information into digital form for use with the GIS; evaluates and reviews outsourced projects including aerial photography and digital base mapping; prepares map data for departments. Prepares systems documentation and operational procedures, such as design and security policies.Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flow charts, or other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, maintains and/or takes other action as appropriate.Provides education, training, information and assistance to users regarding GIS systems operations, procedures, problems, software functions, and other related issues.Answers the telephone; provides information guidance and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls when necessary.Responds to questions, problems, and requests for information and assistance from employees, officials or other persons.Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, users, other departments and other individuals as needed to identify GIS needs, review options and costs, discuss work in progress, exchange information, resolve problems, ad provide operational support.Acquires a thorough understanding of the functions, procedures, and workflow of City departments as they relate to GIS operations and related support.Maintains a working knowledge of a variety of operating systems and software programs to operate a computer in an efficient and effective manner.Maintains knowledge of automated mapping capabilities, information resource management methods and techniques, and geographic information processing systems. Performs 24-hour service as required; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the department. Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day to day activities. Must accomplish the e