GIS Supervisor (Engineering Supervisor)

Job Posted 11/14/2024

City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

United States

Category Other

Job Description

Salary: $91,476.71 - $109,815.98 Annually

Location : Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type: Classified - Full Time

Job Number: 16351

Division: Public Works

Department: Asset Management

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Closing Date: 11/22/2024 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA: Exempt

Description / Position Overview

GIS Supervisor (Engineering Supervisor)

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a skilled and motivated GIS Supervisor to lead and manage the Geographic Information System (GIS), Records Management and Business Support operations within the Public Works Operations and Maintenance Asset Management Team. This position requires leadership, project management, and GIS expertise to streamline operations, manage resources, and ensure compliance with state mandates. The successful candidate will support a team responsible for reviewing 811 tickets, providing emergency response, review and prioritize GIS and Records Management projects and maintaining relationships across multiple departments. This is a critical role in the City's third-largest division, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and interact with various departments and external partners.Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
PERA Retirement
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
Medical Management Programs
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

This Job Includes:

Supervise and coordinate the business unit's GIS activities, including 811 ticket review, records, project management, and emergency response.
Manage resource allocation, ensuring the team meets deadlines and maintains service quality across the organization.
Oversee the development and maintenance of GIS datasets and applications using the ESRI product suite.
Design and implement GIS databases, ensuring integration with existing systems and alignment with City IT requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments, such as Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Risk Management, and other internal customers with infrastructure asset management, to support emergency operations and resolve damage infrastructure claims.
Support project management efforts, handling budget planning, resource allocation, and cross-departmental coordination.
Supervise and mentor GIS, Records Management and Business Support Team, fostering collaboration and providing technical guidance on complex challenges.
Lead the team in emergency response situations, to address urgent utility location needs.
Respond to customer requests; interact with contractors, coworkers, the public, and other agencies for assigned programs and partnerships.
Learn more about this Job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.

Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, including the design, development, and management of GIS databases and applications
Expertise with ArcGIS, with the ability to leverage it for utility locating, asset management, and emergency response operations
Understanding of the utility locating processes and procedures, including 811 ticketing systems and the state mandates related to utility marking and damage prevention.
Knowledge of project management methodologies, including resource allocation, timeline management, and coordination across multiple departments.
Familiarity with municipal infrastructure and public sector operations, specifically relating to risk management, asset management, and emergency response functions.
Knowledge of database integration and GIS software configuration in alignment with IT policies and industry best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, GIS, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three years of full-time professional experience in GIS, including two years in a supervisory/lead role.
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. We encourage all to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Project Management experience
Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS platforms

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

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Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.

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How many years of administrator, supervisory, or lead worker experience do you possess?

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Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.

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Do you possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

Yes, I possess
No, I do not possess, and am not willing to.
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Do you have project management experience?

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Do you have experience with ArcGIS or other GIS Platforms?

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