Director, GIS

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeof

Tech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

We are seeking a Director of GIS to lead our team of GIS analysts, shape our GIS strategy, and drive modernization and innovation. As part of the OTI Applications division, you’ll oversee managers and GIS analysts working on mission-critical GIS systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cloud services. Your role includes mentoring staff, promoting innovation, optimizing GIS data and development workflows, and enhancing cost efficiency in product delivery and maintenance.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive GIS strategy that supports the agency's mission and business objectives
• Lead a team of GIS professionals in the design, development, and maintenance of GIS databases, services, applications, and maps
• Lead and mentor GIS analysts and data specialists to ensure high-quality delivery
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design, maintain, and optimize GIS infrastructure
• Define GIS product roadmaps, establish performance indicators, and ensure delivery throughout product life cycles
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to staff and management on GIS-related matters
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners to advance the agency's GIS initiatives
• Work with GIS and Data Engineering teams across the city to build citywide GIS and 3D mapping solutions
• Work with various City departments, utilities, universities, and private companies to visualize and analyze data critical to citywide spatial programs, including underground infrastructure
• Help teams across the city to better utilize GIS technology in business applications
• Provide leadership to the GIS unit, including staff development, retention, and recruiting
• Manage special projects and initiatives.

Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to be on call and work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

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• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area, and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, or administrative duties in a voice and/or data telecommunications or closely related electronics planning, management, and/or service organization, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized capacity and 18 months must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity or in the supervision of staff performing work in the voice and/or data telecommunications field;
  
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