GIS Coordinator

Tomball, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 28 - 29

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The City of Tomball is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Coordinator to support the development maintenance and expansion of the Citys geographic information systems. This role is intended for a skilled GIS professional who brings a solid foundation in GIS concepts and tools along with supporting IT knowledge to assist with related technical needs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the vision and initiative to build modernize and shape the Citys GIS platform for the future. This includes identifying opportunities for innovation expanding system capabilities and delivering meaningful solutions that support planning engineering utilities public safety and other City functions.

Experience with water gas and sewer utilities is highly desirable and will be considered a strong plus.

Education and Experience An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered.

Education Bachelors degree in Geography GIS Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent combination of education

and experience).

Experience 3 years of professional GIS experience preferred. Experience with water gas and sewer utility mapping or related infrastructure is a strong plus.

Licensing Drivers License

GIS Coordinator role within the big picture of the Citys overall success.

The GIS Coordinator supports the development maintenance and expansion of the Citys geographic information systems. This role is intended for a skilled GIS professional who brings a solid foundation in GIS concepts and tools along with supporting IT knowledge to assist with related technical needs and who has the vision and initiative to build modernize and shape the Citys GIS platform for the future.

Experience with water gas and sewer utilities is highly desirable and will be considered a strong plus.

GIS Coordinator functions include but are not limited to the following.

Create update and maintain GIS data layers maps and applications for City departments.
Support the implementation and maintenance of the Citys enterprise GIS system.
Provide GIS analysis and reporting for planning engineering utilities public safety and other City functions.
Assist with integrating GIS data with other City systems (asset management permitting CAD etc.).
Respond to requests for custom maps data exports and visualizations.
Troubleshoot and resolve GIS software and data issues.
Collaborate with IT staff on related tasks such as database management data backups and system integrations.
Maintain data accuracy integrity and compliance with City and state standards.
Provide GIS and technology support to end users through training and documentation.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve GIS capabilities and workflows across departments.

Success Framework. The following list of knowledge skills and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online or similar platforms.
Understanding of geospatial data formats (shapefiles geodatabases CAD files etc.).
Familiarity with SQL databases and basic data management.
Knowledge of IT concepts such as networking servers and cloud applications is a plus.
Experience with Python scripting SQL queries or other automation tools is desirable but not required.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and stakeholders.
Self-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
Eagerness to build expand and shape the Citys GIS program to support long-term growth and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in local government or public sector environments.
Knowledge of asset management systems CAD software or integration between GIS and enterprise systems.
Familiarity with IT service desk support or general technical troubleshooting.

SALARY:

Hiring Range - $58822 - $61763 ($28.28-$29.69)

Salary Range - $58822 - $88254

*Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications*

Equipment and Tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Desktop and laptop workstations mobile devices (tablets and GPS-enabled field devices) large-format displays plotters scanners and printers; Geographic Information System (GIS) software and platforms including ESRI ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online and related spatial analysis tools; database and data management systems; GPS and surveying equipment; aerial imagery and LiDAR datasets; CAD and mapping applications; data visualization and reporting tools; Microsoft Office 365 and collaboration platforms; document management systems; web mapping and dashboard tools; and other software and hardware used to collect analyze maintain and present geospatial data. Familiarity with field data collection equipment utility mapping systems and municipal asset management platforms is a plus.

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

The work is typically performed indoors in an office setting.

* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work requires the ability to sit stand walk for extended periods of time.
Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist hand and/or fine motor movement.
Work requires the ability to grasp pull push and reach.
Work requires the ability to talk hear listen and comprehend.
Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more visual acuity of 20 inches or less three dimensional vision precise hand/eye coordination the ability to identify and distinguish colors
Must be able to lift weights up to 40
Work requires the ability to stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.

*The City of Tomball offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability you may request accommodation at any time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and employees may be required to comply with the changes.

Required Experience:

Experience with water gas and sewer utilities is highly desirable and will be considered a strong plus.

Education and Experience An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered.

Education Bachelors degree in Geography GIS Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent combination of education

and experience).

Experience 3 years of professional GIS experience preferred. Experience with water gas and sewer utility mapping or related infrastructure is a strong plus.

Licensing Drivers License

GIS Coordinator role within the big picture of the Citys overall success.

Experience with water gas and sewer utilities is highly desirable and will be considered a strong plus.

GIS Coordinator functions include but are not limited to the following.

Create update and maintain GIS data layers maps and applications for City departments.
Support the implementation and maintenance of the Citys enterprise GIS system.
Provide GIS analysis and reporting for planning engineering utilities public safety and other City functions.
Assist with integrating GIS data with other City systems (asset management permitting CAD etc.).
Respond to requests for custom maps data exports and visualizations.
Troubleshoot and resolve GIS software and data issues.
Collaborate with IT staff on related tasks such as database management data backups and system integrations.
Maintain data accuracy integrity and compliance with City and state standards.
Provide GIS and technology support to end users through training and documentation.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve GIS capabilities and workflows across departments.

Success Framework. The following list of knowledge skills and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online or similar platforms.
Understanding of geospatial data formats (shapefiles geodatabases CAD files etc.).
Familiarity with SQL databases and basic data management.
Knowledge of IT concepts such as networking servers and cloud applications is a plus.
Experience with Python scripting SQL queries or other automation tools is desirable but not required.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and stakeholders.
Self-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
Eagerness to build expand and shape the Citys GIS program to support long-term growth and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in local government or public sector environments.
Knowledge of asset management systems CAD software or integration between GIS and enterprise systems.
Familiarity with IT service desk support or general technical troubleshooting.

SALARY:

Hiring Range - $58822 - $61763 ($28.28-$29.69)

Salary Range - $58822 - $88254

*Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications*

Equipment and Tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

The work is typically performed indoors in an office setting.

* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work requires the ability to sit stand walk for extended periods of time.
Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist hand and/or fine motor movement.
Work requires the ability to grasp pull push and reach.
Work requires the ability to talk hear listen and comprehend.
Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more visual acuity of 20 inches or less three dimensional vision precise hand/eye coordination the ability to identify and distinguish colors
Must be able to lift weights up to 40
Work requires the ability to stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.