City of Murphy, TX
GIS & IT Applications Manager
City of Murphy, TX, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
Salary:
$86,700.65 - $104,040.78 Annually
Location :
Murphy, TX
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
00364
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/24/2024 11:00 PM Central
Job Description
The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its' employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being "One City, One Team" of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.
Respe C tful - by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.Professi O nal - by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.Trustw O rthy - by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.Friend L y - by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you've ever had!
Position SummaryThis position combines GIS expertise with IT knowledge to ensure that both general and GIS-specific software systems meet the technical needs of the city's operations. The GIS & IT Applications Manager will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and integration of customized GIS software applications as well as the City's business applications in efforts to provide city staff tools to enhance their ability to provide efficient and effective services. Oversees and administers the planning and coordination of GIS activities and programs; designs, develops and maintains a GIS through all aspects of GIS life cycles. Performs project management for business software solutions and supervises and participates in the maintenance of the City's software applications.
This is a management-level position with no direct reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and driving essential processes, with the authority to make independent decisions that impact key operations and outcomes.
Job Description:
To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions,
Schedule Commitment:
Monday-Friday / Flexible 8 hours a day
Work Location:
Hybrid - 2 days remote / 3 days onsite
Pay Plan This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #40.The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.
Min
$86,700.65 / $41.68 per hourMid
$104,040.78 / $50.02 per hourMax
$121,380.91 / $58.36 per hour
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e-mailingExamples of Duties•Manages and oversees the planning, coordinating, and maintenance of GIS business functions, including business processes for the upkeep of spatial data•Develops and maintains GIS system; plans, designs, maintains, and troubleshoots all aspects of the GIS system; customizes and configures software; makes recommendations regarding design and implementation of projects using GIS technology; performs data manipulation and integration in a database environment; and develops web-based interactive maps and applications for City-wide implementation.•Performs GIS application development support for all departments in response to City needs; oversee the integration of GIS into departmental workflow; Ensures quality assurance/quality control of data prior to GIS integration•Responsible for the integration of all Public Works GIS data with the city's Asset Management System•Assists in development and coordination of long-range plans for the evolution of the City's Geo database, helps prioritize and coordinate GIS implementation, utilization and application requests for departments.•Participates in budget recommendations as it relates to the GIS; submits justification for budget requests. Continually updates skills and knowledge to maintain a high level of proficiency in the latest GIS related technologies and makes recommendations when those technologies should be implemented to enhance business processes.•Act as primary system administrator for ERP, document management software, ITSM software, and other critical business systems.•Provide leadership to the City's ERP projects; Manage the life cycle of enterprise business application projects including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing•Maintain and enhance the performance of all new and existing business software and ERP applications; Ensure applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end users' requirements, identify and resolve ERP systems issues.•Design and implement workflow automations using various solutions to streamline department operations; Gather, document, and analyze business processes; Research and recommend new software solutions or enhancements to existing solutions and facilitate communication between departments for shared solutions;•Identify and evaluate industry trends relating to various applications and server hardware or software systems; Conduct research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts;•Perform duties associated with set-up, configuration and installation of departmental applications•Assist in the preparation and testing of the application in disaster recovery environment•Assist in the creation and maintenance of a Technical Information Library (TIL)•Field incoming issues, tickets, and escalations from end-users to resolve business application and software issues within servers, databases, and other mission-critical application systems•Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.•Serve as back-up to IT Department staff with day-to-day operations; Perform other related duties as assignedTypical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS•Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science.•Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications•Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS•Masters degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science.•Municipal Information Technology project management experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS•May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessment•May be required to work evenings and weekends, as needed•May be required to lift up to thirty (30) pounds of computer equipment•Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
2024-2025 Full Time Employee Benefits Summary
Retirement benefits provided through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Mandatory contributions via payroll deduction - employee contributes 7% and the City matches 2 - 1.Term Life Insurance plan of 1x salary (upto $100,000) paid for by the City of Murphy. Supplemental coverage is available for purchase by the employee.Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. City has 2 medical plans (HDHP and PPO) and the city pays upto 100% of the premium for employees and provides upto 50% premium contribution for qualified dependents. Medical plan is with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental plan is with Ameritas, and Vision plan is with VSP. Benefits are deducted pre-tax, see table below for rates.Telemedicine (including a behavioral health component) and Pet telemedicine fully funded by the City of MurphyHealth Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, Limited Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Accounts available for employee contribution.City matches up to $900/year to your Dependent Care FSA for Childcare Assistance.For HDHP medical plan, the City contributes upto $1,800 annually pro-rate bi-weekly.Long-term disability insurance paid by the City of Murphy.Identity Protection plan available through My ID Care.Ancillary insurance policies (accident, cancer, STD, hospital, etc.) available through Aflac.Longevity pay: All full-time employees receive $4.00 per month for each year of service beginning the month following the first full year of service.Employee Assistance Program provided free to employees and family members.Vacation: Three weeks (15 days) annually through the first five years, four weeks (20 days) annually from 5 years to 10 years, and first weeks (25 days) annually for 10 years of service and beyond. Time accrues incrementally each pay period.Sick time: Three weeks (15 days) annually - accrued incrementally each pay period.14 paid holidays per year.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) offered by Mission Square. Optional and fully funded by the employee.Participation in the Wellness Program acitivities offers $20 per month incentive towards PPO premium or HDHP HSA account.Vacation buy-back: After 5 years of service, the city will buy upto 40 hours annually of your unused vacation time.Education/Certification assistance upto $2,000 per fiscal year.Employees are paid bi-weekly (26 times per year), but insurance premiums are deducted only 24 times per year.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science?
YesNo
02
Do you have five (5) years of progressive experience developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications?
YesNo
03
Do you have a masters degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science?
YesNo
04
Do you have Municipal Information Technology project management experience?
YesNo
05
Do you currently possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License without restrictions (except "A") required by date of appointment? (Note: Your driving record must be in compliance with City policy)
YesNo
06
Are you able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility? Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
YesNo
07
Are you willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed?
YesNo
Required Question
$86,700.65 - $104,040.78 Annually
Location :
Murphy, TX
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
00364
Department:
Information Technology
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/24/2024 11:00 PM Central
Job Description
The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its' employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being "One City, One Team" of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.
Respe C tful - by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.Professi O nal - by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.Trustw O rthy - by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.Friend L y - by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you've ever had!
Position SummaryThis position combines GIS expertise with IT knowledge to ensure that both general and GIS-specific software systems meet the technical needs of the city's operations. The GIS & IT Applications Manager will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and integration of customized GIS software applications as well as the City's business applications in efforts to provide city staff tools to enhance their ability to provide efficient and effective services. Oversees and administers the planning and coordination of GIS activities and programs; designs, develops and maintains a GIS through all aspects of GIS life cycles. Performs project management for business software solutions and supervises and participates in the maintenance of the City's software applications.
This is a management-level position with no direct reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and driving essential processes, with the authority to make independent decisions that impact key operations and outcomes.
Job Description:
To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions,
Schedule Commitment:
Monday-Friday / Flexible 8 hours a day
Work Location:
Hybrid - 2 days remote / 3 days onsite
Pay Plan This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #40.The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.
Min
$86,700.65 / $41.68 per hourMid
$104,040.78 / $50.02 per hourMax
$121,380.91 / $58.36 per hour
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e-mailingExamples of Duties•Manages and oversees the planning, coordinating, and maintenance of GIS business functions, including business processes for the upkeep of spatial data•Develops and maintains GIS system; plans, designs, maintains, and troubleshoots all aspects of the GIS system; customizes and configures software; makes recommendations regarding design and implementation of projects using GIS technology; performs data manipulation and integration in a database environment; and develops web-based interactive maps and applications for City-wide implementation.•Performs GIS application development support for all departments in response to City needs; oversee the integration of GIS into departmental workflow; Ensures quality assurance/quality control of data prior to GIS integration•Responsible for the integration of all Public Works GIS data with the city's Asset Management System•Assists in development and coordination of long-range plans for the evolution of the City's Geo database, helps prioritize and coordinate GIS implementation, utilization and application requests for departments.•Participates in budget recommendations as it relates to the GIS; submits justification for budget requests. Continually updates skills and knowledge to maintain a high level of proficiency in the latest GIS related technologies and makes recommendations when those technologies should be implemented to enhance business processes.•Act as primary system administrator for ERP, document management software, ITSM software, and other critical business systems.•Provide leadership to the City's ERP projects; Manage the life cycle of enterprise business application projects including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing•Maintain and enhance the performance of all new and existing business software and ERP applications; Ensure applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end users' requirements, identify and resolve ERP systems issues.•Design and implement workflow automations using various solutions to streamline department operations; Gather, document, and analyze business processes; Research and recommend new software solutions or enhancements to existing solutions and facilitate communication between departments for shared solutions;•Identify and evaluate industry trends relating to various applications and server hardware or software systems; Conduct research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts;•Perform duties associated with set-up, configuration and installation of departmental applications•Assist in the preparation and testing of the application in disaster recovery environment•Assist in the creation and maintenance of a Technical Information Library (TIL)•Field incoming issues, tickets, and escalations from end-users to resolve business application and software issues within servers, databases, and other mission-critical application systems•Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.•Serve as back-up to IT Department staff with day-to-day operations; Perform other related duties as assignedTypical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS•Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science.•Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications•Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS•Masters degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science.•Municipal Information Technology project management experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS•May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessment•May be required to work evenings and weekends, as needed•May be required to lift up to thirty (30) pounds of computer equipment•Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
2024-2025 Full Time Employee Benefits Summary
Retirement benefits provided through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Mandatory contributions via payroll deduction - employee contributes 7% and the City matches 2 - 1.Term Life Insurance plan of 1x salary (upto $100,000) paid for by the City of Murphy. Supplemental coverage is available for purchase by the employee.Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. City has 2 medical plans (HDHP and PPO) and the city pays upto 100% of the premium for employees and provides upto 50% premium contribution for qualified dependents. Medical plan is with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental plan is with Ameritas, and Vision plan is with VSP. Benefits are deducted pre-tax, see table below for rates.Telemedicine (including a behavioral health component) and Pet telemedicine fully funded by the City of MurphyHealth Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, Limited Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Accounts available for employee contribution.City matches up to $900/year to your Dependent Care FSA for Childcare Assistance.For HDHP medical plan, the City contributes upto $1,800 annually pro-rate bi-weekly.Long-term disability insurance paid by the City of Murphy.Identity Protection plan available through My ID Care.Ancillary insurance policies (accident, cancer, STD, hospital, etc.) available through Aflac.Longevity pay: All full-time employees receive $4.00 per month for each year of service beginning the month following the first full year of service.Employee Assistance Program provided free to employees and family members.Vacation: Three weeks (15 days) annually through the first five years, four weeks (20 days) annually from 5 years to 10 years, and first weeks (25 days) annually for 10 years of service and beyond. Time accrues incrementally each pay period.Sick time: Three weeks (15 days) annually - accrued incrementally each pay period.14 paid holidays per year.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) offered by Mission Square. Optional and fully funded by the employee.Participation in the Wellness Program acitivities offers $20 per month incentive towards PPO premium or HDHP HSA account.Vacation buy-back: After 5 years of service, the city will buy upto 40 hours annually of your unused vacation time.Education/Certification assistance upto $2,000 per fiscal year.Employees are paid bi-weekly (26 times per year), but insurance premiums are deducted only 24 times per year.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science?
YesNo
02
Do you have five (5) years of progressive experience developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications?
YesNo
03
Do you have a masters degree in Geography, Geosciences, Information Systems, or Computer Science?
YesNo
04
Do you have Municipal Information Technology project management experience?
YesNo
05
Do you currently possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License without restrictions (except "A") required by date of appointment? (Note: Your driving record must be in compliance with City policy)
YesNo
06
Are you able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility? Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
YesNo
07
Are you willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed?
YesNo
Required Question