ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of LU’s GIS program including design, implementation, training, and day-to-day support for GIS.
• Generate and maintain geodatabase layers and associated attribute information working with LU staff to meet departmental needs.
• Use existing CAD files to import data into ArcGIS.
• Manage GIS staff in the performance of their duties, workload, priorities, and tasks/projects.
• Maintenance of GIS including conversions, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.Stays informed of new technologies and software needed to support changing needs.
• Prepare and maintain maps, spreadsheets, and Word documents as needed.
• Manage information exchange and dissemination of maps and content to LU staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Create and update a database of map records for future reference purposes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned/required.
• Ability to communicate well and work independently.
• Oversees the GIS staff of technicians and student workers.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Identify and implement new methodologies that would benefit the University.
• Provide competent and efficient service to the Facilities Management Division.
• Must use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required while performing the job duties and responsibilities of a GIS Manager, protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed shoe, respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.
• As essential personnel: you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as shoveling, salting, etc. Maintenance Technicians are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Work in office in Lynchburg, VA and expected to visit campus as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for 5 staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Candidate must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, geography, cartography, or related field with a concentration in GIS; or 2-5 years training and work experience that equates to a bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS desktop software including ArcMap and ArcPro, and other related GIS packages and other computerized design programs such as AutoCAD.
• Familiar with geospatial data, such as aerial and satellite data, zoning, land surveys, plats, topography, stormwater, zoning, tax, wetlands, and forested lands.
• Knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, sanitary sewer, communication, and storm.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including excel and PowerPoint.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Strong computer skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Read and understand 2D drawings.
• Well-developed relational and communication skills.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, possessing public communication skills that allow professional representation of LU to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Create and make presentations with computer based available University licensed software packages.
• Familiarity with the LU campus and facilities.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of all technical work.
• Use computer programs and spreadsheets for analysis and presentations.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of architectural, surveying, and engineering symbols and graphic standards.
• Completes assignments efficiently in a timely and complete manner.
• Must continue education to improve technical knowledge and skills through outside and in-house programs, seminars, training sessions, site visits, and other resources.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and on and off-campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb to move about the interiors, exterior and grounds of construction sites.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. However, this position does, on occasion, require job site visits that will not be climate controlled or well lit.

Driving Requirements

Able to pass LU driving test and become an authorized LU driver as needed for site visits, in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required, must be able to pass all requirements to be on Liberty University insurance.