GIS Coordinator Public Works

CITY OF STAUNTON

GIS COORDINATOR-PUBLIC WORKS

The City of Staunton located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of GIS Coordinator in the Public Works Department. Come join our highly professional team dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens. For more information about thePublic Works Department please visitPublic Works. The City of Staunton offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. Staunton with a relatively low cost of living is known for its history architecture arts and cultural and culinary delights.One of the prettiest and most progressive towns in the Southand 20 charming mountain towns to visit this fallSouthern Living

The GIS Coordinator position uses the ESRI Suite of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and programs including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS for Desktop (ArcMap) ArcGIS Online and related mobile and web applications to further the mapping and data management goals of the Public Works GIS Coordinator positionconducts research and collects field data necessary to document verify update maintain review and analyze Public Works infrastructure databases assets systems facilities and operational conditions including recurring preventative maintenance (RPM) of same assets systems facilities and operations.

The GIS Coordinator positionrequires thorough knowledge skills and abilities of various requirements standards and practices including but not limited to the following:

• Knowledge of the ESRI Suite of GIS software programs and platforms:
• Knowledge of utility locating standards principles practices laws and regulations including the VA811 system;
• Knowledge of MS Office software and;
• Knowledge of municipal utility and infrastructure systems.

TheStreets/Traffic Superintendents minimum performance expectations include but are not limited to the following functions/tasks:

• Produces maintains updates evaluates and analyzes data and records for operational construction and maintenance/repair activities;
• Reviews and evaluates system conditions and requirements to help identify determine design specify and bid future system projects upgrades and RPM program activities;
• Reads and reviews maps drawings blueprints records deeds easements plats and site plans and utilizes them in GIS mapping and databases;
• Performs routine data entry and updates to spatial and tabular GIS databases to ensure data accuracy and completeness;
• Supports quality assurance and quality control processes by reviewing GIS layers resolving differences discrepancies and issues and making revisions and corrections to geometry topology and attribute errors;
• Works closely with Public Works Superintendents Crew Supervisors and Utility Locator to collect and/or verify infrastructure data and mapping;
• Works closely with Information Technology (IT) Department and GIS Manager for technical and informational needs and assistance;
• Works closely with Utilities Superintendent and City Engineer to provide guidance for work assignments and to address operational needs;
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains a positive attitude in all interactions with the public citizens customers city staff and other stakeholders;
• Works with customers contractors and developers to ensure the quality and timeliness of all work activities and requirements;
• Performs administrative functions including assisting in report preparation cost estimating budget preparation inventory and purchasing of materials;
• Performs on-call duties for after-hour emergencies as needed;
• Assists Public Works staff as needed and as directed/approved by Utilities Superintendent;
• Attends safety and training meetings as required and;
• Performs related tasks as required or assigned.

The GIS Coodinator positionrequires minimum of high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) to five (5) years of practical and applied experience or related coursework with GIS AutoCAD mapping or computer science. Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in mathematics engineering geographic information systems cartography computer science or related degree from accredited college or university is preferred. Experience with MS Office software and ESRI ArcGIS software is preferred. Experience in the design construction or operations of public utility systems infrastructure and facilities is preferred.

Criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug screening requires valid Virginia drivers license good driving record in accordance with city standards. Position is subject to annual driving record review. Position requires ability to work irregular schedules on an as needed basis including nights weekends and holidays as needed. Position is subject to on-call/call back status.

Excellent benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System paid-time off group life insurance medical insurance and training expenses.

FLSA: Non- Exempt

Grade: 12

Hiring Range: Hiring Range: $25.66 to $32.00/hour DOQ/DOE

Start Date: On or aroundlateOctober 2025

Reports To: Director of Public Works

The recruitment will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit an online application and resume no later than October 142025.

For a complete job description please contact:

Jonathan Venn Chief Human Resources Officer

City of Staunton/Staunton City Schools

116 West Beverley St (Human Resources 2^ndFloor City Hall)

Staunton VA. 24401

The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

Required Experience:

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