GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DEVELOPER Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(GIS)

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CITY OF MIAMI

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Salary $92,446.22 Annually Location City of Miami, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 1578-20250609-ORIG Department Fire-Rescue Opening Date 06/09/2025 Closing Date 6/20/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS An Equal Opportunity Employer Nature of Work This is highly responsible technical and specialized work involving analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of complex computer applications with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. An employee in this classification is responsible for producing and modifying and/or customizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications, making use of the newest Internet technologies to extend the reach of GIS software mapping and analysis tools, coordinating database structures with application systems to allow users convenient storage and retrieval of data and statistics as well as providing technical consultation and support. Contact with county, local, and state agencies may be required in order to gather and coordinate technical and land records. Work involves the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment and is performed under general supervision. Work is predominantly intellectual and varied in character as opposed to routine mental, manual, mechanical, or physical work. Essential Functions Reviews and participates in the activities of the GIS system in the areas of design and implementation of systems and applications, technical research, and project monitoring. Develops, plans, writes, tests, debugs, designs, updates, repairs, modifies, expands, corrects, analyzes, and documents GIS computer programs and applications as required. Participates in all phases of application development including the architectural and detailed physical design, implementation, and deployment of GIS applications. Analyzes operational programs to determine causes of failure and recommend appropriate solutions to achieve correct application/program results. Interfaces GIS applications and programs to other programs and relevant software. Designs logical and physical structures which allow easy and efficient access to on-line data. Coordinates database structures with application systems to allow users convenient storage and retrieval of data and statistics. Interprets program logic and analyzes errors. Designs, develops, and implements customized GIS applications. Evaluates, tests, and implements off the shelf GIS applications and software. Conducts acceptance, unit, and system testing of third party and internally developed systems. Assists with preparing system studies and analysis in areas related to GIS which include bids, orders, support and training, data preparation, verification and conversion. Contacts county, local, and state agencies in order to gather and coordinate technical and land records. Assists with assessing new products and techniques; evaluating available GIS software application packages; preparing proposals for contracted development and cost estimates for in-house development. Analyzes and interprets geographic data. Prepares maps, charts, and sketches using GIS software, reads and interprets property legal descriptions, aerial maps, real estate maps, property maps, and survey maps. Assists in creating and maintaining GIS website and portal; optimizing the web architecture for ease of navigation; editing and updating content, and conducting quality checks for consistency. Monitors the operation and condition of GIS equipment and supplies, and coordinates GIS file maintenance in all City departments. Compiles economic engineering and land use data for the analysis of community planning or zoning problems; Prepares comprehensive reports on city planning and compiles related statistical data for use by other departments. Compiles and analyzes Fire-Rescue data to support emergency response and operations; Collaborates with staff to design tools to improve incident tracking, unit response time analysis, hydrant management, and hazard zone mapping; Produces maps and develops applications to enhance situational awareness. Provides geospatial tools that support pre-incident planning, real-time response tracking, community risk reduction, asset management, and integration with emergency services platforms such as CAD and NFIRS. Integrates GIS with third-party platforms such as CAD, RMS, asset management systems, and pre-planning applications (e.g., FlowMSP). Develops automated workflows and scripts to streamline GIS data processing and reporting. Conducts public demonstrations of GIS applications and technology. Confers with outside agencies in the evaluation, research and resolution of any address-related problems. Maintains up to date in GIS technology by attending trainings and reading technical publications and manuals. Assists with conducting requirement analysis and preparing cost benefit reports of potential GIS applications. Assists with monitoring monthly updates from the Miami Dade County Tax Appraiser files, researches and verifies Census and FEMA flood data and reports the results to the appropriate authorities. Performs other related duties. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Geographic Information Systems or any computer science related field plus two (2) years experience in computer programming using two or more of the following development tools: Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), C++, Java, VB.NET, VB Script, C#, JavaScript, XML, HTML, PLSQL, JSON, MVC or .NET technology and SQL server. One (1) years experience involving the following: designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining web or desktop GIS applications using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI’s) tools and technologies preferred. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.

SPECIAL NOTE

Must be willing to be on-call 24 hours a day to include weekends and holidays, when necessary. Applicants selected to fill the position may be subject to undergo and successfully pass a City of Miami Police Department background check depending on the location of the assignment. Documentation Requirements Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents 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 DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF

Proof of education in the form of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Geographic Information Systems or any computer science related field from an accredited institution. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student’s name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency•. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating; degree completion, student’s name, school name, and major must be submitted. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree or higher in an unrelated field.

• 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 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 Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and 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. Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference:

Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran’s preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran’s Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 – Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms:

Please complete the applicable Veterans’ Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans’ preference. Form VP1:

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE

Form VP2:

CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION

FORM VP3:

UNREMARRIED

WIDOW or

WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference for

City Residents:

In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview: A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D. C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission D. Properly executed valid lease agreement E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference:

Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

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