GIS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SR

Nampa, ID

City of Nampa

GIS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR

Hiring Salary (DOE): $30.78/hour - $41.33/hour

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  
  

Department: Public Works

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel Required: Some local travel

Position Type: FT

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Persi Eligible: Yes

Reports To: GIS Manager

Schedule: Monday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Friday 7a.m. to 5:30p.m.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!
  
  

Position Summary

The principal function of an employee in this class is to supervise assigned GIS staff in addition to the design, optimization, and maintenance of geographic information system (GIS) infrastructure. GIS System Administrator Seniors at this level receive a variety of assignments that require the application of the full range of GIS principles, methods, and techniques. A considerable portion of this technical work is centered on GIS server design and administration. The incumbent may be responsible for maintaining GIS integration with non-GIS databases, applications and software. This class is distinguished from the class of GIS Analyst by the performance of more complex GIS duties requiring detailed knowledge of GIS system architecture, web application protocols and geospatial system integrations. Employees in this class are expected to complete their assignments independently and perform their duties in accordance with department general guidelines. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisors, other City employees, contract engineers, vendors, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with occasional trips to various construction sites throughout the City.

Essential Functions

• Designs, optimizes, and maintains GIS server infrastructure and related web applications.
• Performs regular quality assurance tests and monitors GIS infrastructure content, performance, and security.
• Plans, develops, and maintains geospatial system solutions and integrations.
• Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel, including providing approval for the selection of staff, monitoring work schedules, interviewing for new or vacant positions, providing direction when necessary, disciplining as required, managing conflict, and rewarding employee performance when appropriate.
• Develops policies and procedures as they relate to or are associated with GIS or its staff.
• Automates routine tasks by creating customized code and data models.
• Assists with developing and modifying GIS data collection and distribution policies.
• Analyzes and interprets mapping data to verify accuracy, determine trends, and correct errors.
• Monitors GIS system performance and produces system health reports.
• Provides GIS technical support to users.
• Develops and maintains web map applications, services, and ArcGIS Server Enterprise Geodatabases.
• Recommends enhancements in existing programs and software.
• Maintains City base maps and related files, including making custom prints and displays for City departments and the public.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.
  
  

Additional Functions

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills – Using a logical reasoning process to break down the work through a situation or problem to arrive at an outcome. Recognizing fundamental elements of a situation, clarifying the situation, examining the facts, evaluating, interpreting and inter-grating solutions.
• Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Communication, Verbal – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Self-Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & License/Certifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required. Field of study: Computerized Drafting/Mapping and Design, GIS, Geography or Related field.
• 3 plus years of experience with ArcGIS Enterprise.
• 5 plus years of experience in related GIS activities or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Experience with ArcPy, Python, Java Script, and/or other programming languages is a plus.
• Valid State of Idaho driver’s license.
• This position may require a comprehensive security background check and/or additional Certification (s) specific to the functional area of assignment.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate complex CAD and GIS software and hardware.
• Ability to create, integrate and maintain geospatial system solutions.
• Ability to customize and automate repetitive routines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other City employees, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time- sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to show integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques of GIS including knowledge of GIS software, data capture and maintenance techniques in the ArcGIS environment, knowledge of Enterprise ArcGIS Server web map development and maintenance, map production skills.
• Thorough knowledge of GIS programming techniques and database maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise components and extensions.
• Thorough knowledge of mathematical calculations to the level of college algebra and trigonometry.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering and construction design principles.
• Thorough knowledge of surveying principles.
  
  

Work Environment

• The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with occasional trips to various construction sites throughout the City.
  
  

The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Eeo Statement

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Position : 315301

Code : 2026080-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 04/16/2026

Posting End : 05/03/2026

HOURLY RANGE: $30.78-$47.96