Supervisor, GIS PW Mapping- Public Works Dept.

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. 

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management.  Emergency duties will be assigned as needed.   This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials. 

The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Public Works Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Supervise, coordinate, and monitor day-to-day operations of various division technicians, including, but not limited to GIS Technicians, Mapping Technicians, CAD Technicians, and CAD Trainees. Confers with division manager and subordinates addressing concerns as needed; writes recommendations for management review. Provides GIS technical assistance to all divisions.  
• Collaborate with Manager and Data Systems Analyst/Database Analyst to establish and maintain the GIS database structure, tables, forms, and reports for the GIS. Assigns, allocates, supervises, and trains staff members in the essential functions of the division. 
• Collaborates with manager and technicians to establish and manage the CAD source dataset, including but not limited to establishing standards for layers, blocks, drawing naming and file distribution. Works with Public Works staff to develop standards, protocols, and conventions; reviews completed work to ensure compliance. Provides technical support and creates display materials used by the department for various presentations.
• Supervisor in charge of coordinating and supervising GIS database development, definitions, maintenance, and implementation; advising on the integration of GIS databases, tables, maps, and overlays. Supervises the creation of symbols (AutoCAD blocks) to be used in the overall infrastructure map.
• Supervises the implementation of programs for department divisions when needed. Works with Public Works staff to develop standards, protocols, and conventions; reviews completed work to ensure compliance. Assigns, allocates, supervises, and trains staff members in the essential functions of the division. Coordinates and supervises user-training in the use of software. Regular and punctual attendance.
• Coordinates and prepares general plans for the GIS System. Coordinates and supervises user-training in the use of software. Coordinates field inspections to verify or gather field data as necessary using land surveying methods and instrumentation to ensure the accuracy of the data; coordinates the collection of survey field data by other departments or Public Works divisions.
• Interprets survey plats, topographic maps, construction layouts, record drawings, etc. and supervises their inclusion into the department’s infrastructure digital map. Provides technical support and creates display materials used by the department for various presentations.
• Acts as a liaison between the Department and consulting engineering firms and/or construction firms related to the mapping of infrastructure. Collaborates with consultants, software manufacturers and other users as needed; participates in budget preparation and monitoring.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                  

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree required. Degree may be substituted with graduation from an accredited college or university with a technical school drafting and design program or application in specific training program required. Five (5) years of experience in land surveying or cadastral drafting at the supervisory level is highly preferred. Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. 
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of database programming languages
• Knowledge of data communications concepts
• Knowledge of personal computers and network GIS systems
• Knowledge of operating systems concepts and GIS database administration
• Knowledge of departmental methods, operating rules, equipment, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the City’s and department’s policies and procedures
• Ability to write and/or edit manuals for standard operating procedures, technical reports, and typical business correspondence
• Ability to promote an effective and team-oriented work environment
• Ability to analyze situations and initiate solutions to problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accept and adjust to new assignments, change in direction and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees and the public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Steel-toe or composite shoes are mandatory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Documentation Requirements

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Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
  
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. 
  
  THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License:  A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: 
  
  Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education
  
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. 
  
  Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.