GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS UNIT MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER V)

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Technical Manager V
Closing Date/Time: 04/01/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,519 Monthly; Full Range $6,519 - $10,831 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

 

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  45579 - IPR# 47289

 

 

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Position Overview

 

This position is responsible for the oversight, development, and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) program.  The incumbent is responsible for building and managing the GIS program capabilities within the agency, ensuring successful execution and documentation of GIS projects, managing end-user training and production support of GIS applications.  This position provides input for short and long-range planning on projects, budgeting, administrative, analytical, and technical support functions.

Essential Functions

• Assists the EPMO on major and intermediate projects with the planning and coordination of the analysis, requirements, design, and implementation of GIS-based applications.
• Manages the GIS program to include developing, implementing, documenting, and supporting production GIS applications, programs, and procedures for all end-users.
• Develops long-term strategies for using GIS technology, including establishing goals and objectives for the department.
• Develops and manages the technical environment for the GIS technologies to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Manages the financial requirements for GIS projects and oversees expenditures in coordination with the Bureau of Information Processing Budget and Finance Manager to ensure funds are utilized efficiently.
• Monitors technological developments in the field of GIS, updating software as needed, and supervising staff who perform these tasks.
• Oversees the creation and implementation of maps, charts, and other visual representations of data to be used for business purposes.
• Conducts research on new technologies in GIS and mapping applications and evaluates existing GIS systems to determine which methodologies and products best serve the department’s needs.
• Provides oversight of end-user support of Geographic Information Systems with problem resolution and training.
• Functions in a customer service role and provides responsive and respectful interactions with project team members, stakeholders, and end users.
• Serves as member of the Geospatial Committee and coordinates with CADD to ensure activities are aligned in the geospatial environment.
• Serves as a member of the department’s GIS User Group and maintains contacts with vendors, as directed by bureau management, to maintain a high level of expertise in GIS.
• Participates i