GIS Coordinator

SUMMARY:

This is technical work in the design, administration, development, implementation, and maintenance of the City of Bossier City’s enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS). The position maintains authoritative spatial information, maps, applications, and related workflows used across City departments; coordinates collection, verification, integration, and distribution of geographic data; and supports infrastructure and asset management, development and permitting, utility customer records, addressing, planning, public information, and operational decision-making. The Coordinator works with Engineering, the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC), Utilities, Water Billing, Public Works, Traffic Engineering, Parks and Recreation, FEMA/floodplain functions, Property Standards, Information Technology, and other City departments as needs arise. May lead and supervise a small GIS team, as assigned, to support enterprise GIS operations and cross-department service delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and maintain the City’s enterprise GIS database, authoritative spatial layers, data standards, quality control procedures, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online environment, licenses, web maps, dashboards, applications, and related documentation; coordinate technical issues with Information Technology and vendors.
• Identify and coordinate GIS needs, system enhancements, and data-sharing workflows with City Administration and all supported departments; provide mapping, analysis, technical assistance, training, and responsive user support.
• Maintain and update spatial records of public infrastructure and assets, including water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, manholes, drainage facilities, streets, traffic signs and signals, and other mapped assets; integrate as-built drawings, capital project records, development records, and verified field observations.
• Support Utilities and asset management by standardizing GIS asset identifiers and attributes, integrating spatial records with the City’s asset-management system, improving the location and accuracy of water and sewer assets, and supporting field collection, maintenance, and work-order workflows.
• Support development review and permitting by digitizing and maintaining new subdivisions, lots, buildings, addresses, street centerlines, rights-of-way, easements, sidewalks, setbacks, and related infrastructure from approved plans, plats, permits, GPS observations, and as-built information.
• Coordinate with Water Billing to maintain GIS-related service-location and customer-account workflows for new and updated water and sewer services, including applicable database connections, data validation, and automation.
• Maintain the City’s addressing information; coordinate address assignments and corrections with affected departments and ensure accurate geographic address records for integration with emergency-response/911 systems.
• Support the MPC by maintaining zoning, subdivision, parcel, annexation, replat, and related land-use layers; prepare exhibits and maps, support planning projects and public-facing mapping, and coordinate changes to the enterprise database.
• Support Engineering and Traffic Engineering with maps, infrastructure records, traffic-related datasets, field collection, project and construction tracking, and geographic analysis for public improvements.
• Support Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Property Standards with available GIS data, map updates, asset inventory and mapping, and department-specific application needs as resources and priorities allow.
• Maintain GIS information supporting the City’s FEMA/CRS and floodplain functions, including applicable map layers, LOMAs, elevation certificate records, public flood-information mapping, and associated data updates in coordination with responsible staff.
• Develop and maintain web maps, data dashboards, GIS-enabled field forms, mobile data-collection tools, and public information applications; coordinate drone imagery and other aerial/geographic data collection where authorized and appropriate.
• Prepare accurate, clear digital and printed maps, graphics, reports, and geographic data extracts for City staff, elected officials, partner agencies, and the public; provide updated information for Census programs and year-end audit needs as requested.
• Collect and verify geographic information in the field, coordinate GPS-based inventory and positional corrections, review field and archival records, and document data sources and limitations.
• Evaluate appropriate GIS software, practices, standards, and process automation; assist departments in planning new GIS initiatives and prioritize enhancements according to City needs and available resources.
• Attend GIS-related meetings, conferences, and workshops; work independently and collaboratively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: When assigned supervisory responsibility, plan and prioritize team assignments; provide technical guidance, training, quality review, and performance feedback to GIS technicians, analysts, interns, or other assigned personnel; coordinate workload and service requests across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interpret field records, archival records, publications, maps, engineering plans, plats, permits, sketches, as-built drawings, and other records and enter or reconcile the information in the geographic information system.
• Ability to communicate graphically using maps presented in a clear and readable format to individuals of various knowledge levels.
• Knowledge of the terminology, methods, equipment, practices, instruments, and techniques of general engineering mapping and drawing.
• Understanding of the primary components and assets of public infrastructure including water, sewer, storm drainage and roadway improvements.
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet and manage deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro for a minimum of 4 years. This position requires the uses of a city owned vehicle while conducting city business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicle safely and must possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for a long period of time; bend, stoop, climb steps or stairs, and move around work area. Must have the ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in excavations or traffic. The employee is exposed to high, precarious places and vibration, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Regularly use safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs, gloves, LOTO lock, and steel-toed boots. Additional PPE such as face shield, fall protection, respirators, safety belts, etc.

This is a security and safety sensitive position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ArcGIS: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,000 - $75,000