GIS Solutions Supervisor

Salary:

$110,184.10 - $161,147.34 Annually

Location :

Tacoma, WA

Job Type:

Career Service - Full Time

Remote Employment:

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number:

24-00665

Department:

Information Technology

Division:

IT-Spatial Services

Opening Date:

06/17/2024

Closing Date:

7/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is a fantastic chance to lead in developing advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions for Pierce County. You'll manage GIS architecture, SaaS software, field data collection apps, and supervise a team that supports and enhances various GIS systems. Your work will support critical areas such as Enterprise Asset Management, Assessor-Treasurer, Parks & Recreation, Public Works (including Planning, Engineering, Surface Water Management, Sewer, Road Maintenance, and Storm Drainage), and many other departments in charge of health, fire, and emergency management, making a tangible and visible impact in Pierce County and the surrounding region.

You'll start by understanding the current GIS architecture and Esri technologies, working with customers and staff, and overseeing key operations of the County's Enterprise GIS. You'll manage project execution, daily operations, and the professional development of your team.

Why It's a Great Department:
The IT Division is known for top-notch service and innovation in public services. We support diverse technology solutions with a secure hybrid infrastructure. The Spatial Services unit has 15 skilled staff experienced in GIS architecture, application design, spatial database management, drones, enterprise asset management, data collection, advanced analysis, and customer support. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

How to be Successful in the Role:
We need someone who can quickly master the current GIS web services, application architecture, and system integrations, with expertise in ESRI GIS products like ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS API for Python. In addition to technical understanding, being proactive, anticipating needs, and engaging actively as a supervisor are crucial. Collaborative and team-focused work methods will lead to success.

Your Future in this Role:
You will report directly to the IT Manager of Spatial Services and supervise a team of 4 which includes GIS developers and administrators. You'll play a key role in providing essential GIS services and applications. As one of three supervisors in the Spatial Services Unit, you'll help shape future directions and contribute to the IT leadership team.

You'll lead the development of Esri-based technology solutions, implement security measures, plan and implement solutions, solve spatial IT problems, understand customer needs, and provide senior-level guidance and mentoring to your team and other GIS staff.

Core Daily Responsibilities:
Perform expert-level professional, lead functions in GIS data construction, programming, GIS analysis, system implementation and project management for enterprise-wide or complex projects.
Provide leadership for GIS operations, research and design of system architecture strategies, programming, database design and implementation services.
Use object-oriented programming languages, web services, client and server application development processes and internet technologies to construct new GIS software systems.
Serve as the subject matter expert for GIS enterprise systems, platforms, system architectures, system integration, and system implementation including cloud and on-premise GIS platforms.
Provide application management including needs assessment, GUI design, system architecture, software development, implementation processes, integration testing, performance tuning, documentation, and system deployment.
Lead complex, multi-tier enterprise GIS system development for county business, scientific, mission critical or engineering applications across multiple platforms.
Serve as supervisor including plan, organize and assign work; conduct meetings; monitor schedules and budgets; perform research; develop work products, recommendations, and action plans.
This position may also act as the Spatial Services Manager when the Manager is unavailable.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A cover letter and resume must be included with your application for consideration.
Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Geography or related field.
Eight or more years of information technology/GIS experience required.
Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Extensive experience as an Enterprise GIS architect.
Expertise in Standalone ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
Programming experience in Python 3.x, Esri ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python.
Proven experience leading or supervising a GIS or IT team. Solid understanding of effective supervision principles and practices.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Compensation is from $110,184.10 to $161,147.34 annually.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:
Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
Include a Cover Letter and Resume with your application.
Must reside in Washington State within 30 days of start date.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place people are proud to call home?

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:

New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.