Job Description

Parks & Recreation

GIS Manager

Posting Expires: September 25, 2024

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000/annually

Summary

The City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a highly skilled GIS Manager to join our dynamic team within the Division of Data and Performance. The successful candidate will play a key role coordinating GIS projects and activities for DPR, among other duties as assigned. Uses geospatial technology expertise, including skill in ESRI software and current ArcGIS mapping applications and tools for creating maps and maintaining GIS records. The GIS Analyst will provide spatial analysis, data analysis, map production, report production, technical support, and GIS database management, including database design; to prepare and develop data for distribution internally and externally, provide spatial analytics for customers' needs, and create and integrate GIS applications for broader use of GIS to support DPR's mission and vision. This manager will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills and knowledge of best practices to guide individual development and support the team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical software systems.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Director of Data, Strategy and Innovation in the Office of Administration, Strategy and Innovation with guidance from other offices in the Department. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Perform a broad range of administrative, technical and managerial tasks necessary for the development and operation of Department of Parks and Records (DPR's) Geographic Information Systems including but not limited to ensuring state-of-the-art database management and technology, applying general goal and policy statements, and resolving organizational and product delivery problems • Work with managers, staff, and contractors in the design, development and implementation of system related products. • Manage design and implement production standards and procedures for development of system databases and products. • Research new developments and applications in Geographic Information Systems; implement strategic directions for the systems; and evaluate systems capacity and requirements. • Develop creative solutions to enhance development through data modeling and conversion; application development; system interfaces; equipment configurations and software changes. • Managing, maintaining, and updating a digital library of DPR asset data and geographic maps in various file types. • Resolving issues with GIS data within DPR asset data and applications. • Performing data munging and cleaning to convert data into its desired form. • Designing GIS maps showing spatial distribution of various kinds of civic data, i.e. crime statistics or health statistics. • Analyzing spatial data using mapping software to discover patterns and trends. • Understanding Land Survey maps, documents, and related information for digitizing any corresponding polygons, lines, and shapefiles in ArcGIS. • Researching records including legislation, parcel numbers, ownership, and other information required for use in verifying GIS accuracy. • Digitizing physical maps. • Providing lead oversight on map production and GIS report production. • Developing and maintaining a geodatabase in ESRI environment, including preparing technical specifications and writing scripts and queries to identify database discrepancies and automate corrections and updates where possible • Working alongside DPR data analysts to produce geospatial visuals, data visualizations, and communications related to departmental data management and data analysis. • Coordinating cross-departmental collaborative meetings and planning sessions related to existing and potential plans and projects. • Maintaining GIS resources to keep DPR inventory data updated and current, including preparing a comprehensive GIS inventory update for annual submittal to the Trust for Public Land and the National Recreation and Parks Association. • GIS management and technical maintenance of DPR's Equity Data Tool.

Leadership Provided

Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with ability to initiate projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Skill in using a range of software tools for GIS map creation, maintenance, and data analysis, including ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro and Online)
• Specialized knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Completion of an Associate's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in geography, urban planning, spatial analytics, geographic information systems, computer science, management information systems, engineering, landscape architecture which has included coursework in GIS, or a related degree.
• 3-5 years' work experience using GIS based software.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to independently coordinate and lead multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on quality and project follow-through.
• Any certification in the following is a plus: GISP, ITILv4, PMP

Preferred Education & Experience

• Background in parks or recreation and/or familiarity with basic local government operation.
• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science, Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience using GIS based software.
• Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL or Python.
• Proficiency with front end design languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various mapping languages.
• Experience with CAD software. • Experience with mapping tools such as QGIS, Carto, and GPS measuring tools.
• Experience with creating and analyzing data from sources including aerial photography, terrain, topographic, hydrologic, and time-sequenced event data, in order to provide a concise visual representation of complex ideas or data.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.