
Posting number: 1414672
Department: RESC ORCT Reg Pub Safe Applic
Job classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Posting type: External
Categories: Public Safety, 911 Telecommunications
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for our Information Technology Specialist CAD GIS-Specialist position
2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year
The GIS Specialist – Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) serves as a key technical resource supporting mission-critical geographic information systems and applications used to support the operation of Broward County’s Public Safety E911 Answering Points (PSAP) and CAD system with 99.999% reliability and uptime. This position is responsible for the creation, maintenance, validation, analysis, and distribution of geographic data supporting CAD, Next Generation 911 (NG911), Fire and Law Records Management Systems, and other public safety applications. GIS for CAD requires specialized knowledge of emergency response geography, address validation, CAD boundaries, routing networks, emergency service assignments, and the integration of multiple local, regional, state, and federal data sources. Accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of these datasets are essential to ensuring that 911 calls for service are geographically located and dispatched to the appropriate public safety resources. The position works closely with County GIS, the Property Appraiser, municipalities, law enforcement and fire agencies, E911 personnel, transportation agencies, the United States Postal Service, and public safety technology vendors to maintain highly accurate and operationally reliable geographic data. This position also serves as a critical institutional knowledge resource for Public Safety GIS and CAD operations. The role requires the ability to document processes and provide subject matter expertise to support continuity of mission-critical services.
Manages large scale information technology projects.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, systems design and/or applications programming relevant to area of assignment including experience supporting GIS data with the public safety CAD environment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and LicensesNone.
Preferences:Two (2) years’ experience working in a position of or supporting Public Safety Emergency Services or 911 operations
ESRI Certifications (ArcGIS Pro Foundation, Professional, Enterprise Administration Professional, or closely related)
Project Management Certificates (PMP, PgMP, Project +, or closely related field)
Six Sigma Certifications (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt)
Experience with performing research, data analysis, and feasibility studies for submission of technical and management reports
Presentation or Training Skills in Mission Critical Public Safety Services and Applications
Experience with managing complex and sophisticated mission critical projects
Technical Writing or Documentation Skills
Experience with leading continuous improvement programs related to public safety applications
Experience with GIS data automation, scripting, databases, or SQL
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
• Provides high-level technical expertise and project management direction of multiple large scale information technology initiatives including technological research, analysis, design, development, and implementation of projects.
• Reviews County-wide information technology strategic direction, recommends approaches for incorporation of the emerging technologies when appropriate, and implements the approved approach.
• Reviews programming techniques and recommends information technology solutions, enhancement plans, and related cost-benefit comparisons.
• Supervises professional and technical personnel in assigned work teams or sections.
• Plans, organizes and implements approved emerging technologies.
• Administers County-wide technological specialty functions.
• Performs project management responsibilities for large scale complex information technology projects.
• Reviews systems designs, development of applications, and documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to departmental standards.
• Documentation of deployment, security, quality assurance, change controls, and compliance.
• Public Safety GIS Data Management - supports and maintains geographic information used to locate emergency 911 calls, determine appropriate responding jurisdictions and resources, route emergency units, and support the operational functions of law enforcement and fire rescue agencies in accordance with public safety operational requirements and established GIS standardsPerforms related work as assigned.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
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County-wide Emergency ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Company Size
5,500 - 6,500 employees