GIS Administrator

Requirements

MOS Codes: None

Training and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in management information systems, computer science, geography or related field, and three (3) years experience in developing & maintaining computer-generated geographic information systems (GIS) for various assigned database applications, including SDE, ArcGIS server programming or Flex viewer programming.

Licenses and Certificates : A Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by time of appointment.

Special Requirements : Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) finger-print based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and termination from employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

General Purpose

Under direction, manage and coordinate the operation and applications of geographic information systems (GIS) hardware and applicable software.

Typical Duties

Develop and implement computerized mapping system. Involves: direct design stages of initial system development; oversee the distribution, interfacing and interaction of hardware and software components; establish and enforce procedures and standards for system operation; develop standard data formats and data entry procedures; prepare security and auditing procedures for accessing system programs in cooperation with network administrator.

Instruct and provide technical and operational support to system end users. Involves: meet with users and information services staff to define and implement appropriate applications; coordinate project and work schedules in accordance with project requirements and priorities; provide guidance to users by arranging for or engaging in training programs; troubleshooting system processes to resolve malfunctions.

Analyze information processing needs and recommend acquisition or upgrade of system hardware and software. Involves: maintain inventory of system computers and components; evaluate hardware, software, and current operating practices and procedures, and recommending improvements as necessary; prepare cost estimates, bid specifications and evaluate vendor responses.

Perform related professional duties as required. Involves: participate in planning committees; serve as liaison to City departments, public agencies and other organizations which share system resources; substitute for supervisor during absences if delegated to maintain continuity of services and operations and similarly substituting for subordinates.

Work with the GIS teams to create, maintain and produce digitized map products. Involves: scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work; conducting employee training and development; enforcing personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe work practices.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

City of El Paso

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