The Town of Dedham seeks qualified candidates for the position of GIS Manager. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the municipal GIS for the Town of Dedham in a highly responsible, professional, managerial, administrative, technical, and analytical position which is responsible for providing management, leadership, vision, coordination, and operation, as well as hands-on stewardship and map production of the Town of Dedham’s Geographic Information System.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university with course-level work in geography, information systems, cartography or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in professional GIS positions including supervisory responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Esri products to include ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server an ArcGIS Online.
• Demonstrated experience in cartographic map production.
• Demonstrated experience in complex GIS Analysis and model building.
• Knowledge and proficiency with GPS technology and GPS data collection devices.
• Basic experience with Relational Database Management Systems, with a preference for PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of Esri ArcGIS Server.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills, must be able to handle conflicting priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the municipal GIS for the Town of Dedham.
• Specifies, operates, maintains and plans all GIS resources of the Town including, but not limited to, the GIS server, the network and GIS integrated computers and peripheral equipment.
• Utilizes technical skills in analytical projects, application development, data capture/conversion, and system implementation.
• Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of geographic databases.
• Researches, evaluates, recommends and implements technical and administrative solutions to achieve departmental goals.
• Maintains all GIS application software and ensures compliance with licensing requirements.
• Plans and executes upgrades to ensure that the town’s resources remain current with all applicable technological advances for GIS.
• Performs periodic assessment of the needs of town departments and works with staff to develop data layers and applications to improve job functions and records.
• Assists MIS staff in the creation, maintenance, and improvement of town databases related to GIS.
• Provides training to staff in the operation of GIS.
• Initiates, maintains and updates maps and records utilizing GIS software.
• Ensures and maintains security of system(s).
• Develops or oversees the development of specialty programs, as necessary.
• Interfaces and coordinates with outside vendors.
• Maintains membership in peer groups of GIS managers to maintain current working knowledge of technological advances.
• Assists the Director of Engineering in the development and presentation of GIS budget needs.
• Provides technical support to other Town departments, boards, committees and commissions, including but not limited to Town Manager, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Assessors, Public Works, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Keeps Director of Engineering informed of plans, progress and problems on a regular basis.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of GIS issues, laws, regulations and requirements, and other computer-aided software and databases, through continuing education, maintaining effective, efficient, current operations and records to achieve department and town wide goals.
• Performs other GIS and computer related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

The Town of Dedham is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. We celebrate our diverse community by respecting and appreciating our individual differences. Our inclusive culture energizes all of us to belong, collaborate, and grow.