About the Department

Acts as an integral member of the city’s executive team who assists in project management, communications, technology and customer service.  Performs difficult skilled administrative tasks and assists with procurement, budgeting, performance management and strategic planning for the office.

Position Duties

•    Operates Geographical Information System (GIS); serves as technical lead person for coordination of various GIS projects within the Utility Department; conducts GIS programming and configuration as needed
•    Performs technical project management for internal GIS projects
•    assists with specific project development by coordinating GIS activities to complete projects within established goals and constraints
•    conducts project meetings; determines schedules/timelines for GIS project management
•    maintains GIS status reports on projects. Inputs as-built data into the Utility GIS database, interpret design and construction plans, blueprints, engineering maps, civil engineering plans and specifications.
•    Receives and formats data records and/or facilitates the transfer of electronic files into Geographic Information System (GIS) from CAD database. Creates, maintains, and updates GIS databases
•    creates and edits GIS data; performs GIS data/metadata management; provides quality control for GIS databases
•    develops digital standards for Utility GIS databases
•    converts data to/from GIS databases
•    produces GIS products including, but not limited to, layers, shape files, custom on-demand maps, online web maps, and applications.
•    Operates hand-held GPS data collection devices. Trains office and field staff how to use GIS and best practices for data collection data.
•    Provides customer support, training, and technical support in GIS operations or related issues; provides GIS presentations including educating users on the capabilities of GIS systems.
•    Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, transmittals, project schedules, project status reports, agendas, graphics files, charts, spreadsheets, or other documents.
•    Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, property lists, property data, zoning and land use data, street name/address data, invoices, project schedules, on-line resources, computer manuals, ordinances, maps, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
•    Operates a personal computer, Microsoft Office suite of applications, GIS workstation, printer, copier, plotter, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, geographical information system (GIS), computerized mapping, email, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
•    Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, users, user groups, consultants, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
•    Attends various meetings as needed.
•    Maintains an awareness of new technologies, products, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
•    Essential Functions, The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
•    Operates a motor vehicle to attend meetings or conduct other work activities.
•    Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include printing copies of maps, transmitting maps and digital data, maintaining calendar of department activities, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, ordering supplies, or filing documentation.
•    Occasional field work to assist field staff with data collection activities and troubleshooting.
•    Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of new staff.
Performs senior and/or lead-level customer service, clerical and technical work in the Electric Department

Minimum Qualifications

•    Knowledge of current GIS standards and procedures.
•    Knowledge of current GIS systems methodologies, techniques, programming, and tools.
•    Knowledge of current GIS data and process modeling techniques.
•    Knowledge of ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, and SQL Server, Model Builder, Python.
•    Knowledge of relational database management systems and technologies.
•    Knowledge of graphical user interface (GUI) design.
•    Knowledge of, and proficiency using, personal computers and office productivity software (word processing, spreadsheets, and other software typical to the office work environment).
•    Ability to author/produce high quality geofiles, maps, and other representations of spatial data.
•    Ability to create high quality interactive web maps and applications.
•    Ability/proficiency to write queries to extract data from relational databases, alter tables, create views, and create triggers.
•    Ability to import GPS data into geodatabases and multiuser ArcSDE geodatabases.
•    Ability to read and interpret design or construction plans; assess and understand user needs and prepare reports to meet those needs;
•    Ability to use AutoCAD or MicroStation to convert data to/from GIS.
•    Ability to effectively manage projects by outlining project requirements, organizing meetings, establishing milestones, creating schedules, providing status reports, communicating with clients, and adhering to schedules.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, and city officials.

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, engineering, or urban planning or related field. Three (3) years to five (5) of professional experience in GIS field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies necessary for the position. AutoCAD Proficiency. Supplemental Information: Communication Competencies / K.S.A.'s; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary intermediate knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies necessary for the position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:
•    Valid Florida Driver’s License required
•    Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification from the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
•    This position may be designated as Mission Critical by the City Manager

Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Essential Physical Skills:
•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•    Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Mental Demands:
•    Required to use written and oral communication skills
•    Read and interpret data, information and documents
•    Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

Other Qualifications

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works within electric facilities.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.

All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency.  An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.

As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112.  Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.