City of Tucson

The GIS Supervisor provides access to plans, files and other department records and supervises personnel. Makes use of GIS data in the form of hard copy maps and web sites designed to be used with a minimum of training. Supervises staff that is responsible for creating GIS data from source documents including, but not limited to engineering drawings and found-in-field forms. Manages the workflow of staff responsible for creating and maintaining GIS information using GIS software. The GIS Supervisor is responsible for allocating the work within a section and maintaining the quality of the GIS data.

Supervises and coordinates the equivalent of two or more fulltime employees and all assigned work in a unit ensuring timely and quality activities to respond to the needs of the City, community, department, and unit.

Assists with the implementation, evaluation and interpretation of department policies, projects and procedures.

Manages, coordinates, and determines priorities of work load, monitoring levels of resources, establishing time lines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing and editing reports prepared by staff, and approving completed projects and reports.

Implements controls for appropriate unit staffing and effectiveness by participating in the recruitment and hiring of employees, making recommendations on employee discipline, and other human resources issues, evaluating and managing employee performance, discussing and identifying personnel issues and facilitating resolutions, promoting positive morale in the unit, ensuring staff is trained appropriately for maximum performance, and providing leadership and guidance.

Contributes to the needs of the community and City by implementing and causing others to implement the organization's values and strategies by leading through example, competency, and accountabilities.

Provides customer service by responding to information requests, conducting research, providing solutions to problems, and correcting errors.

Ensures that unit work conforms to local, state, and federal governmental regulations, and other applicable rules and requirements.

Responsible for assigning and reviewing GIS editing work performed by GIS staff for accuracy, completeness, and neatness.

Evaluates the performance of GIS staff and conducts annual performance reviews.

Produces GIS derived map products for the entire organization in both electronic and printed formats.

Acts as a receiving point for all data that needs to be added or updated in the GIS database.

Participates in the selection and training of staff.

Maintains and updates GIS standards and procedures for assigned staff.

Participates in GIS projects and events that support and expand the scope of GIS to internal and external customers.

Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 2 years experience working with and interpreting GIS data and applications and over one year experience in a supervisory role.

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FLSA Status: Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 06

Occupation Group Description: Data Processing

EEO Job Category Code: B

EEO Job Category Description: Professionals

Organizational Level: First Level Supervisor

NCCI: 8810

Bargaining Unit: No Representation

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Secondary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.