GIS Administrator

Salary: $30.90 - $34.93 Hourly

Location : City Hall

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 24-00064B

Department: Information Services

Opening Date: 07/29/2024

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 1799

Job Level: 32

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Develop, implement, manage, and administer the city's geographic information system (GIS). Acts as a city liaison for all GIS communications with Genesee County's GIS department, private vendors, governmental agencies, and other organizations. Produces customized GIS and cartographic products, converts and analyzes data and ensures consistent integration of GIS technology throughout the city.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the IT Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises the GIS Technician.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Trains and provides technical support to multiple GIS users throughout the city.
2. Participates in the selection of most GIS related products throughout the city.
3. Manages, distributes, and maintains all geographic information for the city, in both tabular and spatial form.
4. Acts as a liaison to Genesee County's GIS department, utility companies, private vendors, governmental agencies, other city departments, and other organizations for all GIS related matters.
5. Manages multiple mapping/GIS projects and develops customized GIS and cartographic products for various users and needs
6. Manages all GIS software licenses and upgrades.
7. Proficient in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R.
8. Develops GIS applications, data sets, instructions, and technical documents in support of city and departmental operations.
9. Ensures consistent integration of GIS technology throughout the city. Serves as lead contact for communications with Genesee County and other entities in mutual cooperation projects.
10. Collects geographic data to convert, project, manipulate, update, and distribute to meet the needs of its users.
11. Assists other IT staff members by moving computers, monitors and other equipment.
12. May assist with helpdesk calls for IT support and assistance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
2. Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem particularly advanced
3. mathematical concepts.
4. Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to train and give directions to support staff.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with others while speaking as well as in writing.
7. Ability to provide courteous and effective service to the public while following City policy and procedures; establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
8. Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
9. Ability to exhibit regular attendance and timeliness.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field preferred AND two (2) years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment OR
2. An Associate degree and four (4) to six (6) years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment OR
3. A high school diploma or equivalent and six (6) or more years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

1799

Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1799 - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).

PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field preferred AND two (2) years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment? If yes, please document your experience and upload your transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Associate degree and four (4) to six (6) years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment? If yes, please document your experience and upload your transcripts.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent and six (6) or more years of work experience working with ESRI, ArcGIS, MS SQL Server and GPS Equipment? If yes, please document your experience and upload your diploma.

• Yes
• No

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