SENIOR GIS ADMINISTRATOR

City of Ormond Beach

Job Description

Senior GIS Administrator

Summary :

Responsible for analyzing, maintaining, and updating Geographic Information System (GIS) data in order to ensure reliable map displays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Accurately adds and edits GIS data to the system.

Provides project coordination for specific GIS projects and implements other related new systems.

Recommends policies to management for the use of GIS systems.

Oversees testing of new GIS systems and identifies discrepancies in information processing.

Interprets survey plats, topographic maps, construction layouts, and record drawings.

Prints maps and provides information in various formats to be used by government agencies, companies, and the general public.

Analyzes the City's GIS needs and requirements; identifies goals, objectives, and problems; examines alternatives; and develops conclusions and recommendations.

Performs GIS / GPS troubleshooting and fieldwork.

Designs, develops, implements, and supports software systems for approved GIS, GPS, and aerial / digital orthophotography projects.

Assists in preparation for, response to, and recovery from, the impacts of a wide variety of disasters or emergency situations and may be temporarily assigned to other duties, locations, and shifts.

Meets attendance requirements.

Promotes positive customer service environment internally and externally.

Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directly responsible for supervision of subordinate employees assigned to the GIS Department.

Education and / or Experience :

College Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field plus at least a minimum of three years of experience working with GIS, or closely related field.

A minimum of one year experience in any of the following : ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro), personal geodatabases and Microsoft Windows 10 or higher.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualification Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.

GISP or ESRI technical certification preferred but not required.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully meet the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Long periods of sitting and / or standing at designated work station.

Ability to meet job demands under some stressful situations.

May be required to move boxes or rolls of plans, weighing up to thirty pounds or more, from one location to another.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to operate a GPS under various conditions and various terrain.

Work Environment :

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Works outside with exposure to hazardous weather, vegetation, and wildlife.

Position : 2280002

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Grade : PAY GRADE 212

Posting Start : 10 / 21 / 2025

Posting End : 12 / 31 / 9999

MINIMUM SALARY : $52,862.38