IT Supervisor - Geospatial Analysis

Job Description:

IT Supervisor - Geospatial Analysis

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience in a field related to the job.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Watershed Protection Department protects lives, property, and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. The Geospatial Analysis IT Supervisor position supports the mission of the department by supervising the Geospatial Analysis Section in the Strategy and Planning Office. This position is responsible for performing and presenting complex geospatial data analyses to support alignment between department operations and strategic initiatives.

The Geospatial Analysis section helps internal and external customers address spatial data questions related to strategic planning, performance management, and decision support systems. Services of the section include: research, data exploration, interactive data analysis, visualization (maps and dashboards), and presentation of analyses to department leadership, including the Chief Strategy Officer, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager, and Executive Team.

The Geospatial Analysis IT Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of employees who perform complex geospatial data analyses, data publication and visualization, and management of enterprise datasets. The position leads staff in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, and presentation of geospatial analyses to assist in problem solving and decision-making for the entire department. This position will also lead and oversee data classification and data-mining activities to enable more accurate analyses.

An ideal candidate is collaborative, enjoys problem solving, and has a thorough understanding of how to improve operations, streamline work flows, and deliver quality customer service. This position requires an ability to manage competing demands and deadlines and understands how to build and maintain relationships. This position will be responsible for guiding and training staff on processes and procedures and encouraging staff development.

The top candidate should have a thorough understanding of how data-driven decision-making can enable the equitable delivery of services to the Austin community. An essential component of the role involves coordinating with other City departments, project teams, and agencies.

Skillsets required include: understanding of ArcGIS, FME , or other programs that create, edit, analyze, and visualize data; critical thinking and analytical abilities; the ability to lead and collaborate with multiple stakeholders on complex projects; the ability to research, analyze, and interpret findings; the ability to prepare and present findings to appropriate audiences with compelling narratives and visualizations.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter is required. It does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$37.63 - $47.98
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 02/11/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spatial data-driven decision making and strategic planning initiatives.
• Understanding of social equity and environmental justice and how these concepts apply to data analytics and environmental planning.
• Positive and effective ability to lead and supervise teams.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Provides technical leadership integrating existing or new information system technologies Coordinates and participates with other City departments, project teams, and agencies Improves operations, decreases turnaround times, streamlines work processes, and works to provide quality customer service Guides and trains staff on work procedures and operating instructions Develops and prepares management and productivity reports, studies, and analyses Assists with the preparation of operating budgets and reviews on going expenditures Assists with the development of short and long range goals and monitors performance results Prepares, reviews and approves documentation for procurement Ensures compliance with city of Austin personnel, security and department procedures Researches commercial products for possible use

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of budget processes
• Knowledge of current IT systems and data systems technology, security, operations and practices
• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices
• Skills in organizing work effectively and efficiently
• Skill in understanding the organization and operation of the city and departments as necessary
• Skill in conducting hardware and software evaluations, performing selection and acquisition functions
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer a budget, prepare budget requests, and monitor expenditures for budgetary compliance
• Ability to read and interpret standard accounting and financial reports
• Ability to conduct research and analyze and interpret research findings
• Ability to compile data and prepare narrative and statistical correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Ability to assign and direct the work activities of assigned personnel
• Ability to understand complex program structure, strong analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications require graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as described?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* Describe your experience using spatial data to inform strategic planning efforts. Please specifically reference any experience using ArcGIS and FME.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your understanding of how the concepts of social equity and environmental justice relate to the responsibilities of the Geospatial Analysis IT Supervisor position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience leading or supervising teams. What worked well? What didn't?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents