GIS Coordinator

The GIS Coordinator performs a variety of technical office and field duties updating, maintaining, analyzing, and supporting the city’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and GIS-based software platforms using GIS, database, and information management applications. In addition to traditional GIS responsibilities, this position supports, configures, and develops tools within citywide software systems that rely on GIS data, including but not limited to government workflows such as permits, licenses, inspections, service requests, code enforcement, records, and public portals (ex.

Accela) and platforms that combine municipal property and departmental data into map-based tools for code enforcement, blight tracking, vacancy monitoring, and data-driven decision-making (ex. Tolemi). Assists in developing and defining GIS, data collection, and software system standards, data quality standards, cartographic standards, and work unit procedures and schedules. Assists in the design, creation, and maintenance of GIS data networks and GIS-enabled software solutions.

Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field. Coursework or experience should include GIS, spatial analysis, databases, programming, and/or information technology. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered where applicable. Must be proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word. Demonstrated experience working with GIS data, mapping, and spatial analysis.

Experience supporting or administering GIS-based software systems (e.g., permitting, asset management, code enforcement, or data visualization platforms). GISP (Certified GIS Professional) certification through the GIS Certification Institute preferred, or willingness to obtain within three years of hire. Basic knowledge of programming or scripting (such as Python, SQL, JavaScript, or similar) sufficient to support GIS workflows, automation, or system configuration. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, & life insurance.
• 12 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays per year are offered.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program available for eligible employees.

Pay rate is based on experience and position has progressively higher levels of responsibility with additional pay increases included. Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Performs accurate and timely updates to the Department’s and/or City’s GIS files and data management records related to streets, sewer, water, storm systems, asset inventory, plats, parcels, rights-of-way, easements, city property, utilities, and related data layers.

Supports and administers GIS-based enterprise systems, including Accela and Tolemi or the like, ensuring spatial data accuracy, system functionality, and alignment with City workflows.

Builds, configures, and maintains tools, workflows, forms, maps, dashboards, and reports within GIS-based software platforms, utilizing system configuration tools, scripting, or basic programming as appropriate.

Performs quality control on GIS datasets by developing, running, and reviewing quality control reports on spatial integrity, attribute consistency, and alignment between GIS and other City software systems.

Performs quality control checks and data synchronization between GIS datasets and other City business systems such as maintenance management, customer service, project tracking, infrastructure inspection, and asset management software.

May perform field collection of infrastructure location, structure, and condition information and integrates collected data into GIS and related enterprise systems.

Provides technical information, troubleshooting, and assistance to city personnel and the public related to GIS data and GIS-enabled software platforms. Initiates contact with city staff, utilities, engineering firms, vendors, and the public to verify information and resolve data or system issues.

Performs spatial and non-spatial analysis to generate statistical, condition, compliance, and maintenance…