GIS Manager

Posting Begin Date: 2024/08/14

Posting End Date: 2024/08/21

Category: GIS

Sub Category: IT and Computers

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 37.68

Maximum Salary: 37.68

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho

Unlock your Career Potential: Lead the Way as GIS Manager in IT!

Are you passionate about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ready to take your career to the next level? We are recruiting for an GIS Manager in the IT Manager II job classification to manage and oversee the GIS Unit in Property Tax.

Minimum salary is $37.68 per hour, rate of pay will depend on qualifications and experience.

Summary:

This position will work with County Assessors and the various taxing districts in the State of Idaho. The position requires background in computer hardware and software configuration, good knowledge of cadastral mapping, coordinate geometry (COGO) and land surveying concepts and experience applying GIS in land records/lands information systems planning and analysis.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. The position is in the Boise Office in the Chinden Campus, 11321 West Chinden Blvd, Building 2.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, and implements a department-wide geographic information system

• Manages staff in geographic information system, digital image analysis, digital and manual cartography, and database development

• Hires and trains staff

• Manages the training of county mapping staff

• Develops annual operating and equipment budget

• Sets priorities, schedules, and assigns mapping, drafting and GIS projects

• Provides consultation to department staff, Idaho Counties, and other agencies and taxing districts on geographic information systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of:

• • Budget practices (cost/benefit analysis). Typically gained by six months of work experience performing budget related duties, specifically conducting cost and benefit analysis OR completion of two three credit or equivalent upper division college-level coursework related to budget or financial management.

• Good knowledge of:

• • Management practices. Typically gained by six months of work experience performing budget related duties, specifically conducting cost and benefit analysis OR completion of two three credit or equivalent upper division college-level coursework related to budget or financial management.

• Current trends in information technology. Typically gained by equivalent college level course work to an associate degree /vo-tech coursework directly related to current information technology trends OR two years of work experience in information technology. Education and experience must be within the last five years.

• Computer hardware and software capabilities and limitations. Typically gained by two years of work experience in the information technology field working with multiple technologies OR an equivalent combination of classroom training that covered multiple technologies and work experience in the information technology field working with multiple technologies. Education and experience must be within the last five years.

• Experience:

• • Supervising and training a technical IT staff in delivering services to end users. Typically gained by one year of experience supervising and training a technical IT staff in delivering services to end users.

• Installing and maintaining multiple operating systems and system software which includes multiple technologies and platforms and resolution of conflicting goals with various users. Typically gained by three years or more of experience where you were a major participant in projects involving all the above areas with direct responsibility for specific phases.

• Identifying and resolving complex system-related problems dealing with end users and vendors and translating them into workable solutions in a business environment AND making recommendations based on established standards. Typically gained by three years of experience performing the following functions: designing, implementing, and/or maintaining solution to meet defined business need AND three years of experience making recommendations based on established standards.

Why Join Us?

• OUR VISION: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho.

• OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration.

• OUR VALUES: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect.

What Do Our Employees Say About Us?

• "I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility."

• "We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. So this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life."

• "My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends."

  Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idahotax/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/idahotax) to learn more about us! Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 208-334-0478.

  What's In It for You?

• Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance

• PERSI defined benefit retirement plan

• Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks

• Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation

• Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals

• Beautiful state campus with lots of free parking, walking paths, and centrally located in the valley on Chinden Blvd. in Boise (ISTC Recruiter should remove this bullet point if the position is for a field office)

• The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.