GIS Program Manager
Company: Arlington County, VA
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 13, 2021
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Job Description:
Position Information Salary listed above is the salary range effective July 1,
2021. Arlington is seeking an experienced, innovative,
results-oriented Program Manager to lead the Geographic Information
System (GIS) Mapping Center Unit which produces the official County
maps, provides base mapping and analytical services, cartographic
expertise, aerial photo analysis, data maintenance and digitizing
support for all County agencies. The Mapping Center uses GIS
technology for the management, analysis, visualization and
dissemination of geospatial data. GIS technical staff provides
their own software and hardware support for specialized high-end
applications as well as handling database design, administration,
management and application development duties. This team is
comprised of the Manager/, four cartographers, one GIS Database
Administrator, one GIS Applications Developer, two GIS Database
Analysts and one intern The GIS Mapping Center Unit is responsible for setting GIS data
standards including specifying file types, data projections,
coordinate systems, and data accuracy standards as well as
determining how GIS features are defined. In addition, the unit
creates, maintains, and backs up all corporate geospatial data.
Senior cartographic staff establishes requirements, guidelines and
best practices for Arlington County map products ensuring that
professional practices such as citing sources, defining symbols and
providing comprehensive notes/disclaimers are appropriately
used. The GIS Program Manager is responsible for: leading a team of
GIS professionals including developing program goals, long and
short-range plans, policies and standards; developing, prioritizing
and overseeing the implementation of service initiatives; managing
fiscal resources; initiating and overseeing expansion of
Arlington's geospatial holdings, including setting and
administering data sharing policies; conducting outreach activities
to attract new clientele and creating opportunities for improved
service delivery within the departments by linking databases to
geospatial information; managing contracts; overseeing the
contracting process for the biennial photogrammetric update of the
County's base map; working with staff to develop new technologies
to support web-based access to data and products; participating in
inter-jurisdictional initiatives; and acting as primary point of
contact for the Office of Emergency Management. Specific duties of the GIS Program Manager include: The GIS Program Manager works with the state on a variety of
issues including data sharing, storage and back-up as well as
establishing conditions for Arlington County's participation in
VGIN's statewide effort to establish a data clearing house. In
addition, the Program Manager represents Arlington County's GIS
interests on funding grants, training initiatives, legislation, and
data standardization/distribution matters with state and federal
agencies. This position also chairs the County's internal GIS
Community of Interest group which provides a county wide
perspective on new initiatives, provides a forum for staff to
demonstrate technical advancements and leads discussion on possible
service initiatives requested by the group. For details about Arlington County Government and the community,
click here. Selection Criteria Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration,
Geography, Computer Sciences, Urban Planning or a related field
plus considerable experience in the following areas: GIS program
administration, staff management, program development, and customer
services support strategies. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be
substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year
basis. Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master
Degree in related field and experience in one or more of the
following: Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position you must attach a
letter addressing your experience and training and how they match
the qualifications of this position. Be sure to include a
description of the organization(s) in which you have worked;
services provided; size of staff and budget; and significant
accomplishments. Additional Information Work Hours: This is a full-time position, with work hours
generally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Occasional evenings. Starting salary will depend upon the qualifications and
experience of the candidate selected. Applications will be reviewed continuously. Interviews will be
scheduled with those candidates whose qualifications best fit our
needs. The application process will close when the position has
been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications
have been received. Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether
a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number
of months the position is scheduled. Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment
can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department
website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers. Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise
stated in the announcement. The following benefits are
available: Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours
biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight
hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of
service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year. Health and Dental Insurance: Three group health insurance plans
are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan,
and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance
plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the
premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A
discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs. Life Insurance: A group term policy of basic life insurance is
provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual
salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on
the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status. Retirement: The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare
for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan
(401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined
benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your
final average salary and years of service with the County. You
contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this
plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public
safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in
the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to
this plan. For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay
to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches
your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The
457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on
either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS
annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a
pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay. Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care,
and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance;
tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a
college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities;
and a variety of other employee benefits. Permanent, Part-Time Appointments: Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive
paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked
per week. Limited Term Appointments: Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the
employees do not achieve permanent status. Temporary Regular Appointments: Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week
are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as
described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave,
and paid holidays. Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments: Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable
hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid
leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual
announcements. 01 In order to be considered for this position you must attach a
letter addressing your experience and training and how they match
the qualifications of this position. I have attached a letter along
with my application. 02 What is your highest level of education? 03 How many years of experience do you have in GIS program
administration or management; customer services support strategies;
program and staff management experience? 04 Do you have experience in any of the following? Required Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/
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