Provide GIS enterprise infrastructure services to the organization allowing advanced analytic tools for decision makers, building business relationships and consulting departments on the use of GIS to enhance their business.
Work Location:• Responsible for GIS Spatial Data Provision for the enterprise, including providing leadership, management, industry best practices, quality assurance and quality control.
• Responsible for design and oversight of the GIS technical environment, including software and hardware, systems products, and for establishing priorities for the GIS enterprise network (ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, ArcGIS Desktop).
• Assist in maintaining an Enterprise business model, which helps departments to apply GIS capabilities effectively to improve citizen access and delivery of City services.
• Support and assist in the implementation of business solutions through strategic application of GIS technology.
• Deployment of spatial solutions for GIS software and web applications
• Provide oversight and direction to enterprise data management, including the institutionalization of data stewardship.
• Provide Administration of ArcSDE for Oracle, and SQL (re GIS) and use of Spatial for Oracle
• Assist departments in the documentation of their business processes, and provide the technology and cost assessment of migrating departmental business processes to supported business support tools.
• Provide complex GIS analysis for departments and the general public.
• Research and implement new GIS technology releases, including system analysis, creation of detail project plans, migration planning, and creation of training plans and support plans.
• Manage Consultants hired for projects ensuring the contract scope of work and deliverables are on time, within budget and of the quality specified.
• Participate in research efforts applying GIS in municipal government.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Computer Science, Cartography, Geography, a closely related field or equivalent
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and theMinneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA).For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis
Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire 1 month after it has been established.
Interview Selection:
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
• Thorough municipal government; the activities and process involved in the delivery of City services; the interaction of departments and workflow to provide services.
• In-depth knowledge and use of ESRI technology.
• Thorough knowledge of geo-processing, cartographic design, cartographic principles and procedures, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of data conversion; translation and transfer techniques; principles and techniques of work planning, scheduling, measurement and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, decision making skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills; marketing skills; management skills; problem solving skills and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare and make presentations.
• Maintain and enhance geospatial datasets supporting NG911 systems, including address points, road centerlines, and emergency service zones.
• Ensure GIS data meets state and national standards (e.g., NENA NG911 data model) for accuracy, completeness, and interoperability.
• Perform spatial analysis to support emergency response operations, planning, and resource deployment across police, fire, and EMS.
• Collaborate with 911 dispatch centers and public safety agencies to improve call routing, location validation, and situational awareness.
• Develop, configure, and maintain web-based mapping applications, dashboards, and services for real-time incident monitoring.
• Conduct ongoing QA/QC of GIS data to ensure high reliability for mission-critical emergency systems.
• Support integration of GIS with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and other public safety systems.
• Manage and administer GIS databases and services using platforms such as Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise).
• Create high-quality map products and reports for emergency preparedness, disaster response, and operational analysis.
• Troubleshoot GIS issues and ensure high availability and performance of systems supporting 911 operations.
• Coordinate with local, regional, and state partners to maintain accurate boundary data and shared datasets.
• Document workflows, standards, and procedures related to GIS data maintenance and emergency mapping.
• Provide training and guidance to internal staff and public safety partners on GIS tools and applications.