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GIS ManagerPrintApplyGIS ManagerSalarySee Position DescriptionLocationPittsburgh, PAJob TypeCS Non-Competitive, Full TimeDepartmentCity PlanningJob Number19-01128Closing9/9/2019 4:00 PM Eastern
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POSITION SUMMARYPlans and implements all aspects of the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related projects including facilitating project teams; identifying resources; establishing project objectives, timelines, and milestones; and developing standards for GIS deployment and use.Department: City PlanningSalary: $76,233 per year.Union: None, this is a non-union position. Union Bid Form: None required.Civil Service Classification: Non-CompetitiveREQUIREMENTSGeneral Application Requirements:You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
A completed online City of Pittsburgh Employment Application, including your online Employment Profile Data. (Education and Work Experience).
Completed online City of Pittsburgh Supplemental Form questions for this position.
A resume, to be submitted online.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh. Qualifying Requirements:Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must show four (4) years of full-time experience in Geographic Information Systems which includes one (1) year of project management experience. (Full-time is defined as 32 hours or more per week. Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree (Master's Preferred) in Geography, Environmental Studies, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is eight (8) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONSCivil Service Examination(s):If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: None required for this position.
POSITION DUTIES
Supervises, manages and coordinates GIS staff.
Plans, develops and coordinates the integration of GIS (e.g., AM/FM, Pavement Management, Route Smart) systems into enterprise and departmental applications.
Develops, designs and tests procedures and methods to perform GIS applications; converts data between software formats; operates GIS computer hardware, software (ESRI Suite of Software) and peripheral equipment (e.g., plotters, printers, digitizer, etc.).
Researches, prepares, edits, maintains and updates maps, graphics, reports, applications and documents for display and/or publication through automated methods.
Develops, recommends and coordinates implementation of approved standards and procedures for defining variables and files, collecting, automating and maintaining data; formatting and producing data displays and outputs, maintaining peripheral equipment, etc; documents standards and procedures; ensures adherence to established procedures.
Researches and recommends hardware components, software packages and data sources for purchase, system integration and enhancements, etc.; identifies and assists in resolving hardware and software problems.
Plans, designs, develops, updates and maintains computer data files (e.g., cartographic, attribute photogrammetric, cadastral, etc.) used in GIS and other applications.
Gathers, selects, integrates, calculates and interprets data and information used in maps, reports and documents based on departmental criteria such as air photos, coordinate systems, contours, service levels, elevations, property lines, right of ways, roadways, zoning, census tract, etc.
Edits, updates and redraws maps, charts and drawings using manual and automated methods (e.g., CADD, GIS, etc.); develops, designs and implements approved procedures and methods for performing applications.
Writes, tests, and debugs complex programs and applications using various software tools (e.g., ARC/IMS, SQL, ARCSDE, Python, JAVA Script).
Provides training and/or technical assistance to departmental personnel and GIS users.
Ensures that updates are made to related websites (GIS, City Planning, etc.)
Provides plans, drawings, maps, software applications and information to departmental personnel, other City Departments, contractors and the public as requested or required.
Composes RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, capital budget requests as required.
Manages related contracts and the activities of consultants.
Manages assigned programs (SNAP, Census, etc.)
Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel and other related tasks/duties as required.
Click here to view the full job description including knowledge, skills and abilities, and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description.Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
01Do you have four (4) years of full-time experience in Geographic Information Systems which includes one (1) year of project management experience?
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No
02Please describe this experience.03Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (Master's Preferred) in Geography, Environmental Studies, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field?
Yes
No
04Did you remember to submit your complete resume online? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
Yes
No
05Did you read and understand that you must submit OFFICIAL documentation to the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service to verify any of your post secondary education/training?
Yes
No
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