GIS Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4820841) Apply  GIS Coordinator Salary $61,612.30 - $140,020.82 Annually Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07430KF Department Public Safety Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide GIS support, including system and user support, and GIS project coordination, design, and implementation specific to the needs of Lee County Public Safety and its stakeholders. This class works under general supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Duties and Responsibilities + The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. + Provide GIS project coordination to include project scope, data design and collection processes, data presentation methods and techniques including interactive websites to benefit the departments and the public. + Performs planning, developing and production of graphic, digital and printed materials; designs, creates, and maintains, or obtains GIS datasets for inclusion into the County's enterprise geodatabase; writes metadata to document data. + Maintains enterprise GIS databases, including routine tuning of GIS databases; replicates data from source-controlled input locations to enterprise consumption locations; devises and maintains schemas to support such data. + Maintains the 9-1-1 database for the Lee County Enhanced 9-1-1 and the NENA NG9-1-1 GIS Data model for the future Next Generation Core Services Emergency Telephone system. + Coordinates GIS and addressing actions with municipalities, citizens, census bureau, fire districts, post offices, property appraiser, and emergency service providers. + Provides editing, mapping and spatial analysis services and cartographic products and reports using tools including ArcView, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, and ArcPro. + Identifies, validates, and corrects errors in GIS models and information through field, aerial or drone flight analysis. + Distributes GIS data, aerials, LiDAR data, building information modeling, 2D & 3D maps to public safety agencies and other stakeholders. + Administers Public Safety GIS-dependent applications including routine maintenance/updates and major application upgrades and deployments. + Troubleshoots Public Safety GIS issues; manages users' account access and privileges to various Public Safety GIS data and deployed application tools. + Performs complex queries and database manipulations often in an SQL database environment to support GIS on a routine and ad-hoc basis. + Develops processes, applications or APIs to extract and transform data for public safety computer aided dispatch systems and other third-party applications for consumption or repository. + Act as a liaison between the GIS department and public safety agencies, ensuring GIS solutions meet operational needs. Regularly engage with fire, police, EMS, and emergency management to identify GIS needs and to ensure effective communication and support. + Work on integrating real-time data sources (e.g., GPS from emergency vehicles, drone data) into GIS systems to support operational decision-making during active incidents. Ensure that GIS applications provide first responders with real-time, actionable insights for efficient resource deployment. + Design and maintain interactive GIS dashboards for public safety, showing real-time data, incidents, response times, resource status, and other key performance indicators. Ensure dashboards are user-friendly and tailored to different user needs (e.g., dispatchers, field personnel). + Stay current with emerging trends in GIS technology, public safety applications, and best practices. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and techniques that could improve GIS functionality, user experience, and integration with other public safety systems. + Ensure that GIS systems comply with industry standards (e.g., NENA NG9-1-1 GIS Data Model, FGDC metadata standards) and regulations specific to public safety and emergency services. Keep up-to-date with changes in public safety-related GIS standards and regulations. + Performs related work as assigned. Education, Experience, Licensing + Education and Experience : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in geography, planning, engineering, or closely related field and two years of geographic information system (GIS) or closely related experience. + Driver’s License : Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving required is required. + Background Checks: Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. + Preferred Requirement: A focus on public safety or similar high-availability environments is a plus. Supplemental Information + Communication Skills: You must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. + Technical Knowledge: + Familiarity with the unique requirements of public safety technology systems is a plus. + Experience/Knowledge of public Safety Computer-Aided Dispatch GIS systems is a plus. The position's work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in geography, planning, engineering or closely related field and two years geographic information system or closely related experience? + Yes + No 02 Could you describe how your educational background and professional experience align with the qualifications required for this role? 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email