G.I.S. Manager (Unclassified)

Company:	Ramsey County Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (10)
Job Location(s):	St. Paul
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Government - Local/Federal

Position Description



To manage all activities of the Geographic Information System (GIS) division of the Department of Information Services, including the strategic planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS for departments of Ramsey County, and to perform related duties as assigned.
Examples of Work Performed:
* Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace. * Manage the activities of the GIS Division of the Department of Information Services with responsibility for planning, staffing, forecasting, supervising and directing all functions within the division; directs the activities of the division through the coordination and supervision of division supervisors, and their teams. * Convene and leads a multi-department GIS work group to integrate enterprise GIS into county business practices. * Market the use of GIS within the County, and works with departments to identify how to use GIS to display complex data to elected officials and members of the public. * Plan, develop and direct effective implementation and integration of the GIS through close communication with municipalities, utilities, state agencies, and other private and public entities that are users of Ramsey County’s GIS. * Assure the quality of the County’s GIS data and that GIS projects meet objectives by planning all project phases; develops project objectives and scope of work; analyzes progress of GIS projects; recommends and coordinates corrective actions; reports on performance and status of GIS projects. * Research new developments and applications in GIS; defines new directions for the County’s system and evaluates system capacity and requirements; develops creative solutions to enhance system development through equipment configurations and software changes. * Represent the County in a variety of public forums; conducts presentations; serves as subject matter expert on the GIS program; provides leadership in the deployment of GIS Technology. * Manage GIS contracts, including license agreements, joint power agreements, vendor agreements, and GIS fee schedules. * Participate in the activities of the Department's management team and implements departmental objectives as they relate primarily to divisional goals and activities. * Establish and monitors adherence to policies, procedures and standards within the GIS Division. * Review the work progress of divisional projects and activities to ensure they are in compliance with the planned schedule and budget; responds to major issues involving the work of outside vendors or consultants as necessary. Meets with customers to review division’s performance and customer needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience developing computerized mapping applications, including two years in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
Exam/Screening Process Information:
Please complete the online application, which includes attaching a detailed resume and cover letter in Supplemental Question #1. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial screening of applications is expected to begin on October 26, 2009. Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from appointment, or removed from employment. For further information regarding this posting, you may contact Dennis.Walter@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at (651) 266-2721. Please do not submit your cover letter and resume directly to this e-mail address. Click on the "Apply" link above and complete the online application.