Geospatial Administrator

The City of Johnson City's Information Technology Geospatial Information System (IT-GIS) team is seeking a growth oriented Geospatial Administrator. Much like our vast trail system that winds through stunning scenes with unexpected views and viewpoints, the City of Johnson City offers countless opportunities. Continue your professional journey while providing GIS solutions that support City business operations.

In addition to meeting uptime requirements, the IT-GIS team works collaboratively to empower business operations. We serve citywide GIS staff and GIS end-users in their efforts and provide GIS app development and business services. IT-GIS Geospatial Administrators collaborate to oversee performance, stability, reliability, and functionality of assigned enterprise GIS constituent parts.

IT-GIS Geospatial Administrators govern the enterprise GIS, manage databases, monitor data, and provide data and business services. IT-GIS' highly available information system, GIS products and services are an integral part of many Citywide and department initiatives. IT-GIS services include analysis, cartography, Esri-based app development, geodatabase design, database management, software management, and more. Geospatial Administrators manage the core GIS technology service stack and provide products and geospatial services to all departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolve complex Enterprise GIS issues

• Database design

• Database management

• Data maintenance

• Data quality management

• Data processing management

• Backup regimen oversight

• Administer geospatial web portals; ArcGIS Online, Portal, Open Data

• Author and schedule scripted maintenance tasks

• Develop Esri-based geospatial applications

• Manage and support GIS integrations

• Participate in IT-GIS strategic planning and IT projects

• Provide end-user training and support

• Ensure the GIS' availability, stability, flexibility, and scalability

• Serve as points of contact for GIS product and software support

• Collaborate with Information Technology to ensure the GIS is updated and secure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Broad familiarity with the Esri platform and product offerings;

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles, best practices, and methods of geospatial administration and/or database management in a municipal government context;

• Problem solving skills as related to the Esri geospatial platform; enterprise, clients, applications, and databases;

• Python scripting language, the ArcPy library, and relevant Esri APIs;

• Query proficiency with T-SQL and SQL Server Management Studio;

• Ability to manage multiple projects and resolve incidents, often simultaneously;

• Familiarity with business process analysis;

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Bachelor's degree or greater required in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline with three years of experience including at least two years' experience in GIS system administration and/or database development and management. GISP or other relevant professional certification preferred. Pre-employment background check, and physical required.

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