GIS Manager

11/20/2025

The GIS Manager will serve as the City's point of contact on GIS matters, providing project support, technical expertise, and training to city GIS users. Responsibilities include coordinating GIS activities, managing spatial data integration, and overseeing system enhancements.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Follow your passions and pursue a career with the City of Schertz. We take pride in our community, value our employees, and are committed to providing excellent service. Schertz is known for its high quality of life, strong economy, and excellent public services. Working for the City of Schertz offers several benefits, such as competitive compensation, career development opportunities, job stability, and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. The City of Schertz has a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The City of Schertz is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees who go above and beyond daily to serve the community. We highly value the work you do. To support our employees and their families, the City of Schertz offers excellent benefits including: Employer-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance for Employees Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) (2 for 1 matching) - Open to Full Time and Part Time 20+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental Health Benefits Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Worker's Compensation Flexible Spending Accounts 457 Plans & Roth IRAs Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000.00 per fiscal year) Flexible Schedules Available 12+ Paid Holidays a Year 12 Sick Days a Year (Roll Over) 12 Vacation Days a Year (Roll Over) Merit Pay Increases Schertz is a fast-growing Texas community, located just northeast of San Antonio, nationally recognized for its family atmosphere, foresight and innovation, commitment to economic prosperity, and workforce opportunities. The City of Schertz serves over 42,000 residents and several hundred businesses in various capacities. The City of Schertz is a full-service municipal organization, which means we offer positions in a wide variety of career fields. Whether you're looking to begin your career or advance it – or even end it on a high note – we have opportunities for you!

About the Role

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a supervisory position under general direction. The GIS manager is expected to serve as the City's point of contact on GIS matters. The GIS Manager will also provide project support, technical expertise, and training to city GIS users. Duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinating GIS activities with City departments and lead GIS initiatives with external organizations. In addition, the GIS Manager will be responsible for setting project goals and objectives and Interpret work requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Consult with users, management, vendors, and other GIS staff to determine needs and system requirements.

• Coordinate the acquisition of new spatial data and manage the integration of this data into the city's GIS.

• Oversee ongoing improvements and the feasibility of system enhancements.

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and maintain city-wide GIS standards, policies and procedures.

• Assist in preparing, monitoring, adjusting and approving GIS-related budgets.

• Coordinate the installation and testing of applications programs and write the documentation that describes the operating procedures.

• Assist in analyzing GIS related workflows and the assigning or scheduling of work to meet priorities and goals.

• Operate and maintain GIS hardware and software, including developing and/or modifying applications software and/or related sub-system applications software.

• Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identify and correct errors or omissions in the data.

• Recommend and, where appropriate, develop GIS and related training programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or a General education Development (GED) Certificate.

• A Bachelors Degree in Geographic Information Systems or similar discipline is preferable.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Five (5) year of experience working with Geographic Information Systems and mobile GPS equipment. Proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and ArcSDE software is preferred. Experience with municipal government is desirable.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Texas Driver's License.

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Job Post Closing Date: December 3, 2025

Key Skills

Geographic Information SystemsProject ManagementData IntegrationSystem EnhancementBudget ManagementApplication TestingWorkflow AnalysisData Quality ControlTraining DevelopmentArcGIS DesktopArcGIS ServerArcSDEMobile GPS EquipmentMunicipal Government Experience