GIS Manager – Technology Services

About Our Job he City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least two days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible because this posting may close without advanced notice. About Technology Services The Technology Services Department (TS) of the City and County of Denver is using state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to deliver and improve the systems, applications and operations that we deliver to our customers. Technology Services supports the people, agencies and ideas that make the City and County of Denver world class city. The City offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse business and technology environment on a large scale as we employ over 13,000 people, of which 9,000 are daily technology consumers in support of a diverse population in excess of 700,000 citizens. About the Data Tools and Governance Division The Data Tools and Governance Division connects both internal and external customers to information and services by providing the access, framework, tools and expertise required to fully leverage the City's data and information assets. Data is dedicated to transforming Denver’s access to and use of data to drive strategy, policy, and operations. The security team plans and implements security governance and controls, monitors and responds to cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Diversity in the City The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team. As the GIS Manager in Technology Services, you will be responsible for leading our talented GIS Team comprised of GIS administrators and analysts dedicated to enabling city agencies to deliver exceptional services by empowering them with the ability to make data-driven decisions. The GIS Team is responsible for the City and County of Denver’s Spatial Database Engine (SDE) and continuously improves upon the data and tools available for citywide GIS users. Specifically, as the GIS Manager, you will: Actively manage a team of four GIS professionals to achieve strategic priorities and performance goals. Collaborate with key stakeholders to standardize, promote, and evangelize the responsible and ethical use of data needed to improve city performance. Manage the enterprise agreement with Esri and optimize the utilization of the associated suite of tools, including ArcGIS. Assist in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s GIS. Drive the modernization of our GIS footprint to reduce technical debt. Leverage our data to support performance initiatives within Technology Services and across city agencies. Coordinate, plan, and manage the activities and resource allocation of the GIS Team. Advance an enterprise-wide information model and data services catalog that optimizes logical data access, data quality, and data utilization. Present operational updates, issues, and proposals to directors and executive leadership on a regular basis. Help govern and support a culture that manages data as an enterprise asset. Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with GIS user and peer groups. Oversee the development of curriculum to improve citywide data literacy. Promote a culture of continuous improvement on the team. About You We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience: Academic: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, IT Administration, or other related fields. Experience: At least 3-5 years of management experience leading technical or operational teams. Leadership: Proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary teams in challenging endeavors. Communication: Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage audiences and motivate a team. Technical Skills: Extensive experience with Esri and its associated products. Exposure to data warehouse technologies. We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level information technology work. Education/Experience Equivalency: Two (2) years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience About Everything Else Job Profile CI2787 IT Manager To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $105,111.00 - $178,689.00 Starting Pay Based on education and experience Agency Technology Services The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.