Classification Purpose: The primary purpose of the GIS Manager classification is to provide GIS management and data analysis; IT and systems support and consultation services to the county. 

Job Duties: Manage all GIS and data processing functions of agency. Support all agency staff with mapping and spatial data management and analysis primarily using ESRI technology. Develop and maintain web-based mapping applications for the public and internal agency use. Provide GIS services to other County agencies and township and municipal governments within Franklin County. Administer the agency’s building permitting application. Oversee the installation and operations of all software and hardware applications for the agency. Aid in the dissemination of information to the public and outside agencies. Maintain internet/intranet websites. Administer user accounts and passwords, order and install computer equipment and software; test, evaluate and apply system and application upgrades; troubleshooting; reporting warranted hardware and software problems to the proper support technicians. Plan, develop, and implement projects that affect computer-based issues including involvement in the strategic planning process of the agency. Responsible for training agency employees in the use of the agency’s system, in the identification of appropriate training courses and classes. Attend seminars and workshops on behalf of the department. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of budgeting; public relations; government structure and process; electronic data processing. Skill in equipment operation. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; understand practical field of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; understand manuals and verbal instructions, technical in nature; interpersonal; use statistical analysis; gather, collate, and classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with coworkers on group projects. handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment: Any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience including but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in geography, geographic information systems, engineering or related field with three (3) years of experience in GIS database design and application.

Additional Requirements: No special license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None required.

Unusual Working Conditions: N/A