GIS Supervisor in Valdosta, Georgia at CITY OF VALDOSTA

This position is responsible for coordinating the department's GIS mapping, computerized drafting, and plan development and review functions.

• Reviews plans and specifications for new city water mains, sewer mains and public works facilities; reviews plans for city utility relocation and Department of Transportation projects.
• Reviews subdivision utility plans, commercial development plans, and consultant plans for utility rehabilitation and system expansion.
• Provides information to the public and other city departments related to city-owned and maintained utilities and infrastructure.
• Supervises the conversion of subdivision plats, street and utility construction drawings, and other data to electronic format for the GIS mapping system.
• Attends First Step and Plan Review meetings to assist and inform the public or utility conflicts.
• Coordinates, supervises and participates in field surveys to gather utility location information in support of the development of the GIS mapping system.
• Prepares maps and plots.
• Receives and investigates citizen complaints.
• Supervises the collection, sorting and organizing of plats, as-builts, construction plans, and maps.
• Supervises GIS Locators and Technicians
• Performs related duties.

· Knowledge of city utility standards and specifications.

· Knowledge of computer aided drafting principles.

· Knowledge of GIS data management principles.

· Knowledge of field survey principles.

· Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

· Skill in the development of maps.

· Skill in the interpretation of architectural drawings.

· Skill in the use of scanners, copiers and other office equipment.

· Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.

· Skill in oral and written communication.

· Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

· Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.

· Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.