The following duties are normal for this position but dependent upon the level of skill, ability, and experience of the individual. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in the administration of city-wide enterprise geographic information system (GIS), including but not limited to; servers, software, virtual machines, network connections, and user experience & training.
•  Assist in GIS database development, GIS server maintenance and backups.
•  Administers, coordinates, and manages GIS application development and customization for various City departments as assigned.
• Develops, reviews, plans and performs activities related to the development, implementation and assists with maintenance of the City's Geographic Information System, associated asset databases and cloud-based servers and custom GIS applications with a primary emphasis on the Community Development Department.
• Provides recommendations on procedures and equipment, custom mapping, reports, and data analytics.
• Supervises and reviews the collection of GIS data with a primary emphasis on the Community Development Department. Collects GIS data utilizing GPS equipment while adhering to city data collection standards.
• Modifies and maintains city-wide maps and geographic data within the Community Development Department and all other City departments, as assigned.
• Maintains the Des Moines Regional GIS Datasets.
• Develops new data sets for use by the City, as directed.
• Generates, collects and processes data through the use of legal documents, desktop & mobile applications, aerial photography, GIS software, GPS equipment, and UAV equipment as applicable.
•  Performs basic and advanced GIS data conversions and analysis.
•  Reviews and coordinates acquisitions of data, mapping products and services from outside vendors and organizations.
•  Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff and the general public.
•  Represents City at various community, regional and state boards and commissions related to the City's GIS activities.
•  Provide training in procedures, equipment, GIS applications to Community Development Department and other City departments as directed.
• Assists other City departments with GIS related activities and attends various City meetings as directed.  Regular work attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

BA degree with major course work in Planning, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cartographic Science, Geography or related curriculum. A thorough understanding of Geographic Information Systems, relational database management, system applications and related technologies is also required as would be acquired through a minimum of three years of related work experience in an organization, which utilizes ESRI ArcGis and related products.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a post-offer drug screen.