GIS Coordinator

Salary: $80,456.00 – $100,570.00 Annually

Location : St. Louis Park, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2023-506-01

Department: Communications and Technology Department

Opening Date: 06/16/2023

Closing Date: 7/9/2023 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

About the position

Coordinates and collaborates with city departments to understand GIS needs to ensure appropriate applications, data, training development and solutions are delivered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• GIS Responsibilities
  • Coordinates and collaborates with other city departments to understand GIS needs to ensure appropriate applications, data, training, development, and solutions are delivered.
  • Communicates and coordinates with all city departments to coordinate and resolve requests for GIS services.
  • Develops plans and coordinates assigned projects.
  • Maintains GIS applications and oversees GIS data inventory practices.
  • Performs quality assurance and quality control over new data and products from other city departments and vendors.
  • Administers the city’s ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments.
  • Assists with developing GIS integrations with other city applications.
  • Provide technical support to all departments for GIS and related software problems.
  • Create spatial and non-spatial GIS data sets and keep data current and accurate.
  • Manage and maintain enterprise geodatabases
  • Build and maintain web mapping applications using ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
  • Work with others to incorporate existing data and needs into GIS system and applications.
  • Produce layouts, charts, and GIS-related general posters as requested.
  • Assist city IT staff with installation and upgrading of GIS software and provide hardware recommendations. Configure and support mobile applications using ESRI and other tools.
  • Provide training assistance in GIS and other software applications as directed.
  • Create, maintain and provide documentation of GIS applications and procedures.
  • Implement and maintain information technology security best practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
• Other department responsibilities
  • Provide graphics, maps, and geospatial information as directed.
  • Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for hardware and software problems.
  • Recommend citywide GIS standards and practices and assist staff in ensuring consistency.
  • Communicate with vendors and consultants to specify products and services to meet needs and assist in the recommendation of vendors and purchase of products and services.
• Other duties
  • Regularly attend GIS user group meetings as requested by supervisor.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with other government GIS professionals and within the GIS community.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ experience with Esri GIS software products (ArcGIS Enterprise including Portal and GeoEvent server, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or other GIS software), with general knowledge of surveying, mapping, data collection and storage, and photogrammetry.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Microsoft IIS.
• Valid MN driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to organize, plan and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to:
  • Establish and maintain a good working relationship with colleagues.
  • Work a flexible schedule including some weekends, evenings, and early mornings.
  • Physically perform all essential duties and responsibilities including sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Desired Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in a governmental agency or engineering consulting firm, preparing plans, graphics and computer databases for municipal-related projects.
• Three years’ experience with web-based GIS applications and providing user support.
• Experience in IT including system administration, infrastructure architecture, and GIS software implementation, integrations, and data conversion/migration.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity. Excellent interpersonal communication and analytical skills.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.

This position is eligible for a competitive benefits package.

01

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

03

Do you have 3 years’ experience with Esri GIS software products with general knowledge of surveying, mapping, data collection and storage, and photogrammetry?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your 3 years’ experience with Esri GIS software products with general knowledge of surveying, mapping, data collection and storage, and photogrammetry?

05

Do you have knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Microsoft IIS.

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Microsoft IIS.

07

Do you have a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation and have the ability to drive a city owned vehicle?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have 3 years of work experience in a governmental agency or engineering consulting firm, preparing plans, graphics and computer databases for municipal-related projects?

• Yes
• No

09

Describe your work experience in a governmental agency or engineering consulting firm, preparing plans, graphics and computer databases for municipal-related projects.

10

Do you have 3 years of experience with web-based GIS applications and providing user support.

• Yes
• No

11

Describe your experience with web-based GIS applications and providing user support.

Required Question