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Organization: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Title: Information Technology Systems Manager
Location: Largo, MD

Posted: 2024-10-08
Application Deadline: 2024-10-28

Position Description:

Information Technology Systems Manager (13153, Grade 32)
Salary
$89,092.00 - $157,697.00 Annually

Location
Largo, MD

Job Type
Career

Job Number
13153

Department
Prince George's County Planning

Division
Information Management

Opening Date
10/07/2024

Closing Date
10/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Benefits
Questions

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission seeks an experienced, detail oriented, and highly skilled GIS Professional to serve as a GIS Supervisor to manage the GIS Section in the Information Management Division.

For over 90 years, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has enjoyed a national reputation for excellence in planning and today, serves the culturally diverse populations of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties on the border of Washington, D.C. The Planning Department provides county-wide planning functions including long range planning as well as reviews of development applications for Prince George's County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 960,000 residents and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews. Prince George's County is also home to many attractions such as Northwest Stadium (formerly FedEx Field), National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park. If you are interested in working for the Prince George's County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our GIS Supervisor position.

As GIS Supervisor you will play a leading role in managing the department’s GIS activities. This includes working with and supervising staff in maintaining the department’s enterprise-wide geodatabase, leading all aspects of the development of applications, and the implementation of GIS hardware and software. Oversight and assistance with fulfillment of internal and external data, analysis, and project requests are also important functions.
Reporting directly to the Information Management Division Chief, you will work with and supervise a 10-person staff of GIS specialists. You will also be responsible for coordinating with other County, Commission, and municipal GIS users and coordinators.

This position provides all the tools necessary and flexibility to succeed and is ideal for anyone interested in leading a best-in-class GIS Section.

Examples of Important Duties
Important Skills and Characteristics:

Comprehensive understanding of GIS concepts and best practices.
Experience with enterprise level GIS planning, development and maintenance.
Ability to independently manage, coordinate, and lead several GIS projects simultaneously.
Ability to foster the development of professional business relationships with citizens, county agencies and Commission staff.
Eagerness to explore and excel in new technical areas.
Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective management communication skills, including speaking, writing, and active listening to fellow team members, non-technical staff, and Commission leadership.
Examples of Important Duties:
Provides overall day-to-day management of the Department GIS production environment; provide direction and guidance to a 10 person GIS staff; troubleshoot issues or related deficiencies that potentially hinder the performance and production of data that is represented by the Department’s GIS system; and make recommendations and resolve issues as necessary.
Develops, assesses, and maintains GIS Section workplans, technical specifications, and best practices operating procedures.
Performs HR supervisory functions such as assigning work to staff; evaluating staff performance and preparing performance appraisals; recruitment and selection of staff; approving leave requests; recommending training; counseling and discipline; and ensuring adherence to Commission policies and procedures.
Manages and oversees GIS contracts and associated consultants. This includes contracts for base mapping, GIS consulting, and GIS software contracts.
Oversees the update and maintenance of GIS datasets used for local government applications. Coordinates maintenance activities among multiple team members.
Oversees the development and maintenance of PGAtlas, our Open Data portal, and ArcGIS Online applications.
Responds to and oversees staff responses to sensitive and complex inquiries or requests for GIS information from public and private organizations.
Oversees GIS System and Database Administration activities and coordinates with other Sections – specifically our Network and Technology and Data Systems Sections.
Investigates and plans technology for advancing the Department’s GIS program.
Provides technical assistance to staff and citizens; identify training needs; and responds to users’ GIS inquiries.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will possess the following:
A master’s degree in geography, GIS, urban planning, or related field.
Previous examples of/experience developing web-based GIS applications and 3D visualizations.
Strong knowledge of ESRI GIS tools, especially ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and SDE.
State and/or local agency experience, especially in Maryland
Experience with Oracle, SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or statistical analysis software.
Professional GISP, AICP, CMS accreditations and technical certifications.
Strong communication skills and an ability to support customer service requests and collaborate with other GIS users and managers

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Data Sciences or any related field.
Six (6) years of progressively responsible information technology experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total ten (10) years.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Information Technology Systems Manager

WHY PRINCE GEORGE’S PLANNING?
Amenities:

Telework opportunities.
Flexible schedules.
Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County.
Free parking is available for employees.
Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance.
Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance.
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $89,092 - $157,697 (salary is commensurate with education and experience) at the Information Technology Systems Manager level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland, near Metro and I-495.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Agency
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Address
7833 Walker Drive
Suite 425
Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770
Website
https://www.mncppc.org/jobs