GIS Coordinator

Position Type  Full Time
Salary Range $29.63 - $34.70 Hourly

Description

The City of Wentzville is seeking a highly motivated and skilled GIS Coordinator to join our Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and be able to provide expert support, data collection, and cartographic services.

Key Responsibilities:

GIS Support: Coordinate with the Planning Division GIS Coordinator to maintain the GIS IT infrastructure and ensure its availability to Engineering and Public Works staff.
Data Management: Manage and update base map layers and integrate layers from internal and external agencies in the city GIS.
Map Creation: Create and maintain interactive maps for the Engineering Department, as well as various other maps as requested.
Data Research: Research and gather data related to utilities and infrastructure for continued map maintenance.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Computer Science, or related field required. 
• Associate degree along with related professional experience may be considered.
• Additional job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• GISP certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Familiarity with ArcGIS software and SQL server databases.
• Knowledge of GPS activities and cartography.
• Understanding of the GIS needs of local government.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and follow policies. 
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and to collaborate with others. 
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.
   

Apply online at www.wentzvillemo.gov/careers or click APPLY NOW. The City of Wentzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.