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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeographic Information System CoordinatorUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Geographic Information System Coordinator Department: Finance Division: Information Technology Services Supervisor: Information Technology Services Coordinator FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 27 Job Number: 2722 Job Summary Responsible for the creation, management, and expansion of the City of Iowa City Geographic Information System (GIS). Manage GIS-related databases and permissions. Work closely with City departments, governmental agencies, private companies, and residents on the use of the GIS. Conduct research, constructs maps, provide training, and make presentations on GIS. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Installs, configures, operates, and maintains GIS software including ESRI enterprise server, desktop applications, and web services. • Responsible for the application of GIS systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications. • Responsible for the design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer-based applications, including prototypes based on and related to user or GIS systems design. • Maintains documentation, program listings, layouts, and other records in support of the GIS system, modification and problem resolving efforts. • Develops, updates and implements the strategic GIS long range plan for the City of Iowa City. • Works with City staff to collect, organize, update and maintain GIS data; develops data conversion procedures for current and future related applications. • Promotes the use of the City’s GIS system to a variety of constituencies through education, interviews, presentations, press releases, etc. • Maintains current knowledge of technological developments by conducting research, attending meetings, training, seminars and conferences. • Determines initial and ongoing requirements for the City GIS by working closely with multiple City departments and other public and private agencies; establishes and maintains relationships with other city and county GIS groups for current and future collaboration on projects. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Responsible for the records for the City’s geospatial databases; develops policies and procedures for the dissemination of digital and hard copy information. • Oversees and participates in the digitalization of maps and the incorporation of other digital information into the GIS system using cartographic, analytical and other techniques to present GIS data. • Incorporates GPS (Global Positioning System) data into the City GIS, including third party applications. • Coordinates ITS resources and related staff members. • Refers major hardware and software problems to vendor and/or service personnel for correction. • Performs service via on-call basis, as needed; records time and billing for work performed; maintains communication and follow-up on resolution. • Works with and protects sensitive information relating to various applications and projects within the city. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, or related. Experience in coordination of geographic information mapping, planning and GIS data maintenance, and analysis including Windows platforms. • Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and three to five years of related experience; or seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with ESRI’s Arc-GIS, Arc-SDE and Intergraph MGE. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. • Ability to read and interpret documents, such as, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, GIS maps and manuals, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Knowledge at advanced level of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), Microsoft SQL Servers. • Knowledge at advanced level of Structured Query Language (SQL). • Knowledge at advanced level of the principals and methods for analyzing, interpreting and presenting data in both narrative and graphical formats, including cartographic, analytical and other related techniques. • Knowledge at advanced level of the principals and methods for developing GIS applications to manipulate and utilize raw data. • Knowledge at advanced level of the purposes and uses of GIS hardware, such as plotters and digitizers. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director (4/2024) and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________