What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Coordinator position at City of Franklin?
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced GIS Coordinator to fill our newly created opening. This position is responsible for the creation, design, implementation and maintenance of the City's enterprise Geographic Information System. The position will manage all GIS data, applications and services to support City departments in planning, engineering, public works, utilities, and public safety. The Coordinator will ensure the accuracy, integrity and accessibility of spatial data and leads GIS-related projects and initiatives using Esri technologies.
Responsibilities
- Administering the City’s ArcGIS enterprise environment, including portal, server, and data store.
- Configuring and administering ArcGIS online organizational accounts, groups, and user roles.
- Ensuring proper licensing, security, and backup procedures for all Esri platforms.
- Coordinating the integration of GIS with other enterprise systems
- Monitoring system performance and performing regular updates, patches and configuration improvements.
- Maintaining metadata, documentation and version control for all GIS datasets.
- Data management and analysis – Geospatial database development and statistical analysis and support. Manage large scale data conversions, imports and exports across multiple systems. Oversee field data collection efforts using ArcGIS field maps, survey123, and mobile GPS technology.
- Application Development – Develop, publish and maintain web maps and web applications. Design dashboards for City management and public access. Customize tools and applications for workflows. Provide web-based solutions to streamline permitting, inspection and asset management processes.
- Project coordination and support. Lead GIS projects from concept to implementation. Coordinate GIS activities between departments and outside agencies. Provide training and support to end users. Continue to stay up to date on emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Cartography and Visualization. Create detailed maps, graphics and visualizations for City reports and presentations. Produce thematic maps for zoning, emergency response, transportation and infrastructure planning ensuring all products adhere to standards.
- Data sharing and collaboration – Manage GIS data sharing with state and regional partners. Support open data initiatives and ensure compliance. Develop and maintain data sharing agreements, coordinating data exchanges.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in GIS administration.
- Advanced proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
- Strong understanding of relational databases. (SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
- Familiarity with web GIS development. (HTML, JavaScript, REST API)
- Experience with GPS data collection, surveying and mobile mapping workflows.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Benefits
We have benefit programs that are rich in content but with minimal cost to our employees. The City pays for most of the cost of the insurance package and passes very little expense to the employee.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person