Job Description

General Description and Classification Standards:

Designs, develops, modifies, debugs, and evaluates programs for GIS systems. This is the Senior level for this job family. This is a fully seasoned professional level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all), but would not be an "automatic" promotional level.

Supervision Received:

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Carries out GIS system design, modification, or updates for complex and extensive GIS environments. Assignments and areas of responsibility may be complex and diverse.
• Analyzes existing programs or formulaic logic for new systems, devises logic procedures, prepares flow-charting, performs coding, and tests/debugs programs.
• Commonly leads a project team in planning and executing GIS system design and implementation.
• Develops conversion and system implementation plans.
• Prepares and obtains approval of system and programming documentation.
• Recommends changes in development, maintenance, and system standards.
• Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
• Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
• Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.
• Acts as team lead on large projects.
• Collects and handles data, provides mapping services, performs technical research and analysis, and coordinates activities.
• Analyzes and evaluates processes for utilizing computer-aided design and drafting software, CAD geographic information system extensions, and other related software and hardware to support engineering and facilities management processes, analyses, and reporting capabilities.
• Reports problems, mistakes, and concerns to the proper department or client.
• May train users in conversion and implementation of system.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of geographic information systems.
• Knowledge of relationship and application of GIS technology among related organizations and functions.
• Well-developed GIS technical skills.
• Skills in organizing and presenting proposals or information.
• Ability to plan and carry out virtually any typical assignment within professional area.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to build effective relationships within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; and two (2) years of specific GIS work experience.

Licensures and Certifications - None required.

Preferred Requirements - Master’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with five (5) years of experience.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule:
This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.