p>Directs GIS Mapping Department including employee supervision, budget development, control of expenditures, and scheduling of assigned tasks; Specifies and purchases computer hardware and software to support the GIS mapping function of the city; Works with other city departments including Engineering, Planning, Water, Sewer, Streets, Parks, and Emergency Services to design and develop mapping products supporting the work of those departments; Directs the gathering of technical and field data to support GIS mapping and other department functions; Supervises and enforces the quality control protocol for data collection and map preparation; Supervises employees in data entry and map preparation; Prepares mapping products for purchase and use by the public; Reports regularly to the City Engineer on the progress and status of mapping projects; Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from internal and external customers regarding mapping processes, program processes, and departmental policies and procedures; Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems, and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Trains, assigns, prioritizes, supervises, motivates, and evaluates the work of assigned employees. Minimum Qualifications Education, Training, and/or Experience Required:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Mapping or other related field; or Extensive experience in public works engineering and land use planning; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; and Previous experience with GIS software, AUTOCAD, surveying, and mapping; and Working knowledge of the use of computer and peripheral hardware to support the development of mapping products Subject to a pre-employment background check, and drug test to include prescription medications.