Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager at ActiveEdge Technologies

About the job

• The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager’s role is to coordinate, implement, and manage the organization’s Internet-based strategies and initiatives for GIS software.
• This individual is responsible for ensuring the development and maintenance of applications based upon spatially referenced data and digital mapping.
• The GIS Manager will also preserve the integrity and design of geographic information databases, as well as manage and direct a team of IT professionals whose purpose is to support GIS functions.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Lead, coordinate, and manage all aspects of GIS implementations.
• Participate in design of new GIS analysis methodologies, applications, and strategies.
• Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure GIS security.

Acquisition & Deployment

• When necessary, coordinate and administer the acquisition of satellite imagery; conduct analysis of digital imagery.
• Conduct research on GIS-related hardware and software in support of procurement and system development efforts.

Operational Management

• Design sophisticated raster- and vector-based GIS analysis and classifications.
• Maintain and augment remote sensing and relational databases.
• Coordinate and conduct GIS training sessions for GIS staff and end users with client-facing application needs.
• Provide GIS guidance and support to the enterprise; act as single point of contact for GIS-related issues.
• Lead transitions of GIS applications to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems.
• Oversee development of the organization’s demographic database; collaborate with database administrators to achieve this end.
• Coordinate with network engineering to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of GIS applications to meet business demands.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Perform data audits and quality control measures.
• Recommend and execute modifications to GIS software in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain GIS manuals and systems documentation.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Position Requirements

• Formal Education & Certification
• College diploma or university degree in the field of geography or computer science and/or at least 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Relevant certifications will be required.

Knowledge & Experience

• Conversant in the basic principles of one or more of the following: Planning, Economic Development, Engineering, Asset Inventory, Government Structures, Surveying, Geophysics, Topography.
• Advanced knowledge of GIS software and strong familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software.
• Strong familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, and ArcView software products.
• In-depth knowledge of general mapping principles, demographics analysis, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and cartography.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining GIS systems.
• Proven experience in data modeling.
• Familiarity with graphic editing software and Web development tools.
• Good technical knowledge of current network operating systems and client-server implementations.
• Working knowledge of coding/programming languages like Java, .Net, JavaScript, PHP, Python etc.
• Superior project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train team members and end users on GIS data and applications.
• Ability to conduct research into GIS issues and products as required.
• Some exposure to GPS devices or applications and their usage.

Personal Attributes

• Effective team-building and staff management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal abilities.
• Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Work Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.