If you are an Internal City Employee Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.

Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

1921 GRU ED GIS Operations and Standards

Salary Range Minimum:

$88200.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$138997.69

Closing Date:

04/28/2025

Job Details:

Advanced professional work in the applied science of geomatics developing and maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) applications including automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM) systems engineering plan preparation application and standards or developing and maintaining asset management systems and standards.
Positions allocated to this classification are a leadership position for all GIS applications plan preparation applications asset management applications and reports to a designated supervisor and works under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from lower classes by its emphasis on supervision of technical personnel and technical management and standards.
Note: It should be understood that the job competencies duties and requirements of the GIS and Operation Systems Coordinator are inherently included in this position.

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF WORK

Advanced professional work in the applied science of geomatics developing and maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) applications including automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM) systems engineering plan preparation application and standards or developing and maintaining asset management systems and standards.

Positions allocated to this classification are a leadership position for all GIS applications plan preparation applications asset management applications and reports to a designated supervisor and works under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from lower classes by its emphasis on supervision of technical personnel and technical management and standards.

Note: It should be understood that the job competencies duties and requirements of the GIS and Operation Systems Coordinator are inherently included in this position.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not prevent an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lowerlevel duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Functions as a team leader in the management and operation of assigned operational areas and coordinates activities with other supervisors managers and work groups.

Identifies and considers both the business and the technical needs of customers with the goal of providing quality solutions that meet the user needs and operational area mission.

Determines facility equipment and supply requirements for data systems activities to facilitate analysis reports forecasts estimates computations records maintenance and operational needs of the operational area.

Interprets rules regulations policies and procedures as they affect the organizational mission.

Ensures the implementation of processes and practices are in support of asset management best practices and are synchronized or integrated with GIS and other operational systems applications.

Purchases materials and services in alignment with City procurement process.

Assists and/or creates operational area specific strategic asset management plan.

Ensures effective communication and coordination between all business process stakeholders.

Resolves external and internal customer issues.

Recommends selection promotion discharge and other appropriate personnel actions.

Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May act in absence of supervisor.

Assist with annual budget preparation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major course work in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Computer Science Engineering Geoscience Geomatics Surveying and Mapping Geography Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Mathematics or related field.

Eight 8 years experience with GIS CAD asset management or engineering technology with four 4 of those years progressively responsible experience working in a utility experience and two 2 of those years with supervisory experience of technical staff; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provide the required knowledge ability and skills.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver License within 30 days of appointment.

Certifications

GISP Certificate Asset Management Certificate Project Management Professional or equivalent certification within two 2 years.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to lead a team and resolve issues that arise in an efficient and diplomatic manner.

Ability to effectively coordinate a group of geographically distributed GIS and Operational Systems Specialists in various departmental offices for growth development and collaboration in support of business goals for the organization.

Ability to plan layout and supervise the work of subordinates.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials charter officers department and/or division managers and representatives of other agencies other city employees and the general public.

Demonstrated knowledge of cartography and computer mapping including design principles and understanding map creation procedures in ArcGIS.

Strong organizational skills related to scheduling time on projects and meeting deadlines while working within an organized file structure protocol.

Ability to produce presentations and/or written protocol of methods for reports or within metadata to replicate GISrelated analyses or modeling techniques applied on projects is strongly preferred.

Thorough knowledge and education in geomatics principles and practices applied in planning design development and maintenance of land base layers associated with an AM/FM/GIS.

Considerable understanding of statistics as they relate to satellite positioning systemderived information.

Thorough understanding of computer output devices such as plotted printers and scanners including the operations and maintenance of such equipment.

Ability to perform complex geomatics computations integrate new land development plans and plats into the enterprise land base layers develop methodologies necessary to support complex utility facility management queries and perform research.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily in an office environment.

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like onsite tness centers tuition reimbursement onsite medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department ator TDD/TTY at.

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S. specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability contact recruiting at or by calling.