City of Scranton · 3 hours ago
GIS Operations and Planning Project Manager | Business Administration
The City of Scranton is seeking a GIS Operations and Planning Project Manager to oversee the City’s ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project portfolio. This role involves managing GIS projects, developing GIS-based maps, and coordinating cross-functional teams to improve data-driven decision-making and service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Manage the City’s ESRI GIS platform and related applications through planning, execution, and delivery of GIS projects from initiation through completion
Develop and maintain GIS-based maps and datasets for City infrastructure, assets, and operations
Track and analyze trends and patterns related to capital projects, road conditions, and service delivery
Coordinate cross-functional teams including GIS analysts, IT staff, vendors, and subject-matter experts
Maintain accurate GIS records for potholes, road closures, pavement cuts, street signs, smoke detectors, stormwater basins, capital projects, and other City assets
Coordinate with City departments, IT staff, and external vendors to ensure data accuracy and system reliability
Integrate GIS systems with other city software systems
Track project progress, prepare status reports, and present updates to leadership
Establish standards, workflows, and apply best practices for GIS data management
Provide training and technical support to City staff using GIS tools
Performs other work, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, Business, Analytics or a related field
Experience managing GIS projects or complex technical projects
Demonstrated experience with GIS software (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, or equivalent)
Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to present technical information clearly, concisely, and in an interesting manner to citizen groups, public officials, and the public
Ability to analyze and supervise the systematic compilation of technical and statistical information and to prepare sophisticated technical reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working with City officials, governmental agencies, citizen groups, and the general public
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