Job description
Position Description
Why Should You Join Our Team?
We are a full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real
opportunities for career growth. We pay our GIS Supervisors a
competitive salary of
$64,688 - $74,401.60 annually, depending on your qualifications. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including:
City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust
pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a
fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and work from home opportunities, a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code, and
a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. You can even bring your
dog and/or cat to work if they have a solid understanding of office decorum.
Benefits At A Glance:
- City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
- City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
- Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
- 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
- A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
- Paid sick leave;
- A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City to set you up for a fulfilling retirement;
- You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
- Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
- On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
- Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP;
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About the City of Sugar Land
The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, parks, museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family. Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, and numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home. Sugar Land is also home to an award-winning regional airport and multiple civic organizations for those interested in the community and government.
We are proud to have been named one of the
Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City and the
Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine. We hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. We have an
informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that
happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a
healthy work-life balance and
personal development.
Summary of Duties
Are we the right fit for YOU?
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing GIS services to City staff and citizens, including database structure, assisting with the development and implementation of GIS standards, data gathering, conversion, analysis, manipulation, and processing of geospatial data using geographic information system software. In addition, the ideal candidate must maintain a working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, Python, R, HTML, XML, Arcade and APIs. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is vital to ensure success in the role, as are high levels of accuracy, timeliness and dependability. ?The GIS Supervisor oversees the GIS Division and is accountable for the quality and efficiency of GIS products and data. The position is required to maintain continued knowledge of information technologies/GIS developments. The position is required to maintain continued knowledge of information technologies/GIS developments.
We are looking for someone who can provide exceptional customer service for a variety of partners with professionalism and patience. Ask yourself: Do you enjoy problem-solving with a great team on a day-to-day basis? Are you willing to learn and accept new challenges using GIS skills? Are you accountable and dependable? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? If so, please consider applying for this GIS Supervisor position today!
As a GIS Supervisor, you will:
- Provide leadership and oversight for the GIS Divisions, including all operations, assigned staff, equipment, and materials/supplies. Oversee division performance measures, internet pages, strategic projects and other initiatives.
- Manages large technical projects with a broad and long range of City impact utilizing PMI methods
- Oversees the division work plan in alignment with the IT Strategic Plan.
- Responsible of creating standard operating procedures for division activities.
- Provide recommendations on City policy needs for both new and existing interdepartmental policies.
- Research new GIS Technology and implements appropriate technologies per industry best practices.
- Responsible for working with City departments to identify geospatial data, maps, and applications requirements, as well as interfaces to other systems within the City and various local, regional, state, and federal jurisdictions as required
- Develops and manages all data quality assurance activities related to the enterprise GIS
- Implements short- and long-term strategic planning, goals, and priorities for GIS services in alignment with City goals, mission, and vision.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning or a related field from an accredited school or university is required.
- Four or more years of GIS technology experience including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Training (License and/or Certification):
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License
- GISP- Certified GIS Professional Certification preferred.
- FAA Part 107 License
Additional Information
Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.
The City of Sugar Land is an equal opportunity employer.
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