GIS Coordinator



Job Details

GIS Coordinator
Employer

City of Sunny Isles Beach

Salary

$40,910.04 - $59,319.56 Annually

Location

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-time; Regular Appointment

Job Number

2018-30

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

02/23/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex professional, administrative and technical work, in a typical office setting, with some field work required, under the direction of the Chief Information Officer.  Provide first line of technical support for updating the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) consistent with on-going changes, monitoring GIS data, updating databases and maps, and transferring data from non-digital sources to a geographically-based format. Support and maintain GIS web apps. Update ground asset data with a handheld GPS.  Work is performed under both administrative and general direction and may receive technical and functional direction from other administrative or professional personnel.

Position Scope:
This is a technical position.

 

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
 
Responsible for the development and updating of the GIS long and short term goals.  Responsible for maintaining the content contained within the City's public and in-house GIS web mapping applications.  Perform GPS field data collection throughout the City as part of maintaining data accuracy and reflecting current inventory.  Provide mapping services for all departments within the City as needed. Ability to display and/or convert AutoCAD files within GIS, both for print map overlays for viewing as well as to bring the data into existing datasets via conversion.  Must keep all GIS content on the City's website up-to-date.  Responsible for updating parcel and taxroll data.
 
Provides internal and interdepartmental representation for the City on matters relating to geographic information.  Supports and works closely with all departments in the creation and management of the City geographic model with respect to content, standards, quality, geographic reference, integration, and appropriate documentation.
 
Provides customer assistance to the general public on mapping requests/inquiries.  Attends various meetings as required or requested.  Makes presentations as required or requested.  Provides training and support in the use of internal GIS applications.  Maintains correspondence with vendors which provide various hosting and cloud services. 
 
Performs other duties as requested or required.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge of office practices and procedures including filing and basic record keeping. Good knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.    Good knowledge of business letter writing and typing formats.  Good knowledge of basic mathematics.  Good knowledge of adult learning and training procedures, specific applications used in public sector; data collection, analysis and display; report preparation and writing.
 
Knowledge of the principles of GIS and Internet/Intranet.  Extensive knowledge of GIS business concepts.  Knowledge of the uses and capabilities of GIS.  Knowledge of system development methodologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to the management and development of GIS computer system applications.  Knowledge of techniques used to locate, identify and manage necessary program modifications for establishing program specifications.  Specialized skills and a comprehensive knowledge of geographically distributed data and information, and the processed that create and modify the geographic landscape.  Knowledge of geographic information technologies and the digital representation of geographic issues and knowledge of the role of geospatial information in organization wide operations, such as management, decision making, and policy formulation.
 
Ability to translate system requirements into program specifications.  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; work under pressure and meet deadlines; create test data and test plans; execute test plans; perform impact analysis; diagnose and solve problems; analyze and resolve application needs and problems; communicate on technical issues with individuals with varying degrees of computer familiarity; provide written documentation of technical procedures; exercise initiative in developing and applying effective operating procedures applicable to Geographic Information Systems; organize and manage multiple priorities; concentrate on many complex elements of a problem; establish and maintain working relationships with staff.
 
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files.  Ability to learn the operation, policies and procedures of the City and the department. Ability to perform difficult and complex information systems work using independent judgment; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
 
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees or the general public.  Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variable.  
 
Comprehensive knowledge of personal computers and GIS technologies and the digital representation of geographic issues.
 

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university, with major course work in Information Systems, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, or a related field supplemented by five (5) years' experience; or any acceptable related combination of training and experience.

Computer Skills Required:
Comprehensive knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop/ArcCatalog 10.5 and associated extensions.  Experience working with Cloud GIS.  Comprehensive experience using Trimble GPS units, ArcPad software, and all procedures associated with file management between field and office.  Comprehensive experience managing geodatabases. Experience with GIS web applications.  A good sense of cartographic aesthetics for map production.  Proficiency with printers and plotters.
 
Field Skills Required:
Must have ability to perform GPS data collection outdoors in a variety of weather conditions in a heavily urbanized environment.  Ability to work independently and be able to troubleshoot GPS hardware and software issues. Must be willing to handle emergency field mapping and post-hurricane damage mapping above and beyond regular hours when necessary.
 
Miscellaneous Skills:
Must excel independently with minimal supervision, with the ability to problem-solve and self-support technical issues.  Must work well as part of a team environment and have great interpersonal skills.  Must have the versatility to address the needs of all City departments and personnel.  Must be able to work with outside vendors and contractors to support mapping and data needs for capital projects.  Must have the ability to come up with creative solutions and analyses to meet the needs of various City projects.  Ability and willingness to assist in tasks not directly related to GIS when needed.  Willingness to attend training to stay up-to-date on changing GIS technologies

Licenses and/or Certifications:
GIS Professional Certification (GISP) preferred.
 

Health Insurance

The City has a three tiered stipend plan to help offset the cost of employee health insurance coverage. The three tiers are as follows:

  1. Opt Out – Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at anytime.
     
  2. Single Coverage – Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $735.05 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
     
  3. Dependent Coverage – Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,065.83 if enrolling with employee + child(ren) coverage, $1,139.32 if enrolling with employee + spouse coverage, or $1,470.10 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.

If the dollar amount of the coverage selected is less than the amount allowed, the employee receives the difference, prorated semi-monthly, Likewise if the dollar amount of the insurance coverage selected exceeds the allowed amount, the employee pays the difference, pro-rated semi-monthly, The City will deduct all applicable taxes.

Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through United Healthcare as follows:

  1. HMO High Option – Standard Insurance Plan
     
  2. HMO Low Option – Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.

     

Dental and Vision Insurance

The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.

 

The City offers a DHMO dental plan through Humana. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through Humana.
 

 

Life Insurance

 

The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows:

 

·        General Employees – One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.

 

·        Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.


Long Term Disability 

The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.

 

Workers Compensation

The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
 

Cafeteria Plan

The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC.  Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more.  Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.

Retirement

Employees are automatically enrolled in one of two retirement plans, depending upon hire date and position.  The plans are as follows:

 

  • Florida Retirement System ("FRS"):  Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification.  The current contribution rates are as follows:

 

Class

Employee Contribution

Rate

City Contribution

Rate

Total Contribution Rate

 

Regular Class:

3.00%

7.26%

10.26%

 

Special Risk Class:

3.00%

22.04%

25.04%

 

Senior Management Class:

3.00%

21.43%

24.43%

 

 

 

Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.

Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.

Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.

ICMA 401A Money Management Plan:
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

 

An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income.  The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.


Sick Leave

Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).


Vacation Leave      

Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:

·        General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).

·        Department Heads – Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)

Vacation accruals are increased incrementally thereafter, as per City policy.


Holidays

Employees are compensated for ten (10) Federal holidays per year.  These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's  Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.


Floating Holidays

Employees earn floating holidays as follows :

·       General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year

·        Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year

Floating Holidays are pro-rated dependent upon hire date.


Direct Deposit

The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.


Credit Union

The City offers memberships in three credit unions:  Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree? If so, is it in Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography or a closely related field?
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Employer
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Address
18070 Collins Avenue

Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160
Phone
305-792-1809
305-792-1708

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