GIS Coordinator

Overview

The City of Tomball is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Coordinator to support the development, maintenance, and expansion of the City's 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 City's GIS platform for the future, 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 Bachelor s 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 Driver s License

• Create, update, and maintain GIS data layers, maps, and applications for City departments.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the City s 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.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of geospatial data formats (shape files, 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 City s 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 - $58,822 - $61,763 ( .28- .69)

Salary Range - $58,822 - $88,254

* 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; 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.

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…