GIS Manager

Description

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essentialfunctions.

Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical mapping functions utilizing GIS technology, and manages all GIS and 9-1-1 addressing activities for Hays County.

Responsibilities

• Provides GIS support to other County departments andofficials.

• Performs daily GIS, computer, and network system administration for Development Services.

• Develops and manages GISprojects.

• Communicates with other County Departments and/or Elected Officials.

• Coordinates with regional partners regarding GIS data andprojects.

• ManagesspecialGISprojectsand database conversionprojects.

• Customizes mapping and GIS applications using various computer languages including Python, and

Visual Basic.

• Manages Capitol Area Emergency Communications District and other related grants.

• Participates on regional GIS and 9-1-1 planningcommittees.

• Interacts with local, state, federal, and private agencies requiring Hays County spatialdata.

• Trains department staff on the use of GPS and GIS software andhardware.

• Produces maps and other GIS products and services for other departments and thepublic.

• Prepares and manages the annual county GIS budget and reviews andapproves expenditures.

• Represents the County on the CAPCOG GIS Planning Council and other related organizations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in the area of GIS, geography, planning, or relatedfield

• Five years' experience in GIS, database management, cartography or related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Each additional year of required experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Agency Hays County

Address 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1063

San Marcos, Texas, 78666

Phone 512-393-2223

Website http://www.hayscountytx.com