POSITION TITLE: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR
WORKSITE LOCATION: Window Rock, AZ
SALARY: $50,128.00 Per Annum
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned professional and technical staff to complete the projects of the Department and/or section; directs, disciplines, evaluates, provides training, and assigns; develops, implements, and manages the use and operation of the Department’s GIS and associated hardware, software, and databases; oversees various special projects; coordinates project and work schedules in accordance with project requirements and priorities; participates in the development of program-specific computer programs. Provides hardware and software technical and operational support to end-users; analyzes information processing needs and recommends and/or provides for acquisition or upgrade of computer hardware and software. Develops and/or modifies geographic information application software and related sub-system application software; establishes and enforces procedures and standards for system operations; develops standard data forms and data entry procedures; coordinates with staff to define and implement appropriate applications; participates in the development and administration of the assigned budget for staff, equipment, materials, and supplies, may monitor and recommend expenditures; may serve as the liaison for the GIS program with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Training:
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer
Information Systems, Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing and managing enterprise
geographic information systems and their databases; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Procedures, techniques and controls used in GIS systems, maintenance of large, multi-file GIS databases, specialized computer system application software, human resource management, budgeting, planning, directing, communication both written and oral, analytical processes and mathematical formulas used in engineering, drafting and cartography.
License/Certification Requirements:
State Driver’s license and ability to get Navajo Nation Motor Vehicle Operator’s Permit.
For application information contact: Jeff Cole, Wildlife Manager, Navajo Department of Fish
and Wildlife, 928-871-7068 (jcole@navajofishandwildlife.org)
For information on the Navajo Natural Heritage Program:
http://nnhp.navajofishandwildlife.org/
THE NAVAJO NATION GIVES PREFERENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT.
Revised: 1-15-99