Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lead (Administrator)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13674738

• Department:** Engineering
• Location:** Wichita Headquarters or Topeka Headquarters
  
  

**Definition and Examples of Work**

• Administer and maintain KTA\'s ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
  
  

environments, including configuration, upgrades, performance, user

access, roles, permissions, and licensing.

• Oversee enterprise GIS projects, programs, application development,
  
  

data collection, and related integrations with IT and business

systems.

• Manage GIS data development, maintenance, standards, governance,
  
  

lifecycle processes, and quality control for asset, operational,

right-of-way, parcel, and other enterprise datasets.

• Configure and support GIS applications, web maps, dashboards, field
  
  

data collection workflows, and GIS-enabled solutions for operational

users and leadership.

• Translate business needs into GIS workflows, tools, and solutions
  
  

that support infrastructure, asset management, engineering,

maintenance, facilities, and operational activities.

• Develop GIS scope and deliverable requirements; coordinate data
  
  

collection efforts; review deliverables from staff, consultants,

vendors, and external partners.

• Provide training, guidance, and support to internal staff on GIS
  
  

tools, data collection, updates, and best practices.

• Serve as KTA\'s GIS subject matter expert and coordinate with KDOT,
  
  

consultants, vendors, and other partners on shared data, standards,

services, and specialized solutions.

• Engage stakeholders across the organization, organize GIS Steering
  
  

Committee meetings as needed, and align GIS initiatives with

organizational priorities.

• Evaluate and recommend GIS technologies, software tools, licensing
  
  

needs, workflow improvements, program priorities, and annual budget

recommendations.

• Stay current on Esri technologies and industry best practices;
  
  

monitor and report on GIS program and budget items.

**Latitude and Impact of Position**

This position works independently and as part of a team, including

providing input and problem solving with others to complete tasks.

Decision making is typically done independently in regard to decisions

affecting the individual/department work tasks, with occasional

decisions requiring supervisor approval. Makes purchase decisions within

budgetary limitations and makes decisions related to monetary

transactions, write-offs, waiver of charges, and contractual

commitments. Participates in short and long-term planning. Uses

negotiation, persuasion and diplomacy with internal customers and

external stakeholders and vendors. Successful completion of job tasks

impacts operating costs, internal system, customer satisfaction,

external company image and liability.

**Work Environment**

The work environment described here is representative of the general

work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made

To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential

functions.

• Primarily works in a general office environment using computers,
  
  

electronic devices, phones, and related office equipment.

• Occasional field work with exposure to outdoor environments.
• Personal protective equipment required occasionally.
• The Kansas Turnpike Authority is an equal and affirmative action
  
  

employer. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with

equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion,

gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,

citizenship, immigration status, marital status, military status, any

covered veteran status, disability status, genetic information,

caregiving responsibilities or any other basis prohibited by law.*

• You may also be subject to the following pre-employm nt requirements:
  
  

credit check, background check, educational validation, physical, drug

and nicotine testing, and driver\'s license check.*