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9/30/2021

GIS Manager w/ City of Gresham

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​https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gresham/jobs/3233524/gis-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs 
Overview
The City of Gresham is seeking an experienced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager.

This position will remain open until filled.  First review of applications will take place the week of October 18th.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work, and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives.
Come build the future with us.  

Position Description
What you will get to do:
  • Plans, organizes, manages, and administers GIS operations and functions; monitors and manages GIS service infrastructure and performance; develops and implements program and strategic planning; implements and assists in the development of program policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluates goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommends and establishes administrative controls and improvements; develops procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements.
  • Establishes integration standards with third party software and manages implementation.
  • Provides day-to-day supervision of the GIS team which is comprised of GIS Analysts and Technicians
  • Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of a diverse workforce; develops and revises work processes; establishes work schedules; provides and/or coordinates staff training; manages performance and works with staff to correct deficiencies; monitors work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives.
  • Develops methodology, plans, policies, and procedures for analyzing and interpreting geospatial data and to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy; performs data analysis and predictive analytics, interprets data, develops visual diagrams, assesses courses of action, develops recommendations, and prepares reports; presents data and information to the City Manager, City Council, and others to inform policy decisions.
  • Coordinates and implements Citywide information initiatives; collaborates with staff to determine GIS data needs, analytical methods, and tools; reviews project requests, allocates resources, and provides oversight to maintain efficiency, data integrity, and effective communication; oversees completion of project deliverables; ensures quality of work products; provides expert-level GIS analysis and resource development; advises on escalated issues, tracks and communicates progress, and prepares reports and other project documentation.
  • Develops, administers, and monitors the program budget; develops justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participates in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identifies, obtains, and manages funding from grants and community partners; participates in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; establishes, maintains, and manages relationships with third parties/vendors.
  • Provides expert guidance and technical leadership to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies regarding the Maps and Data Services program; serves as a liaison to staff on technical and analytic reporting issues; represents the City to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; acts as a representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects; responds to and resolves confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions as necessary.
  • Analyzes and reviews federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conducts analysis on best practices and trends, and formulates and implements recommendations.
Qualities we are looking for:
  • A collaborative individual who can effectively build and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • An effective communicator who translates technical language into understandable context for a variety of stakeholders in spoken and written reports, in videos, face-to-face, online, and by other means. 
  • A curious and continuous learner who remains informed on industry changes, trends and technologies.
  • A critical thinker who knows the most effective ways to gather, analyze, and display geographic data through a GIS. 
  • Someone adaptable who accepts and embraces change as an essential and necessary part of their work.  
  • A creative problem-solver to identify the source of issues, analyzes situations and develops solutions.
  • Someone who is customer focused to provide technology solutions for customer needs.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, telecommunications, computer science, engineering, or related field
  • Three to Six years of progressively related experience in GIS technology and staff supervision 
  • Three to six years of demonstrated management experience including staff development within a diverse workforce and managing budgets.
  • Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)  Level 4 certification is required (within 6 months of hire)
Additional education or experience may apply to reach the equivalency of 7-10 years of qualifying education, training, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • GIS Professional certification
  • Experience with ESRI software

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