NEOGOV · 3 days ago
GIS Administrator
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides innovative software solutions for government agencies. The GIS Administrator will implement and administer the Geographic Information System (GIS), ensuring efficient provision of GIS services and coordinating with various stakeholders.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Implements, administers and operates GIS systems including related software and hardware, plans and organizes GIS system operations and ensures efficient provision of GIS services to all internal and external GIS users
Work with end users to identify needs and establish policies and procedures related to GIS system operation, designs, implements and maintains enterprise data models for GIS related data
Installs upgrades and administers GIS related software, works with vendors to identify and recommend GIS software system components, monitors licensing and use of software
Installs, configures and administers hardware components for GIS system including, but not limited to, servers, database engines, web servers, application servers, etc. and will coordinate such activities with Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer
Develops implements and maintains enterprise data models which define the structure and format of GIS data, develops and enforces policies to maintain the integrity of said data, manages and enforces data security with oversight of Chief Information Security Officer
Works with end users to define needs and requirements related to GIS technology and based upon needs may configure GIS software; develop GIS applications based on web or mobile technologies and otherwise work with end users to implement and support GIS related services
Creates GIS related data sets and may also collect, convert and otherwise use or implement data sets from outside sources; publishes open data sets per City established policies and procedures
Uses programming languages and/or scripting languages to create GIS applications and to integrate GIS with existing applications; creates codes and maintains web or mobile based GIS solutions
Oversees the building and maintaining of the city’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS); designs, creates, and administers geographic and relational databases containing spatial elements and other types of information, specifically: hydrography, typography, infrastructure, and political/legal boundaries; establishes, maintains, and updates links; converts geographical information into digital form for use with the GIS; evaluates and reviews outsourced projects including aerial photography and digital base mapping; prepares map data for departments
Prepares systems documentation and operational procedures, such as design and security policies
Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flow charts, or other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, maintains and/or takes other action as appropriate
Provides education, training, information and assistance to users regarding GIS systems operations, procedures, problems, software functions, and other related issues
Answers the telephone; provides information guidance and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls when necessary
Responds to questions, problems, and requests for information and assistance from employees, officials or other persons
Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, users, other departments and other individuals as needed to identify GIS needs, review options and costs, discuss work in progress, exchange information, resolve problems, ad provide operational support
Acquires a thorough understanding of the functions, procedures, and workflow of City departments as they relate to GIS operations and related support
Maintains a working knowledge of a variety of operating systems and software programs to operate a computer in an efficient and effective manner
Maintains knowledge of automated mapping capabilities, information resource management methods and techniques, and geographic information processing systems
Performs 24-hour service as required; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed
Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the department
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day to day activities
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Must meet regular attendance requirements
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Engineering, or related field is required
Five years of experience with GIS design, implementation, management and/or project supervision
Certification as a GIS Professional (GISP) will be accepted in lieu of possessing a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field of study
Must obtain and maintain certification as a GIS Professional (GISP) within two years of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Benefits
Retirement
Vacation and illness leave
Paid holidays
Medical and dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Other supplemental insurances
Deferred retirement saving plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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