GIS Coordinator Position Available at City of West Des Moines

The City of West Des Moines has a great opportunity for a committed, team oriented and highly motivated professional to join our team as a GIS Coordinator.  If you are looking for a culture that values your input and is interested in continual improvement, this is the job for you.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating City activities related to the development, deployment, and use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).  Duties may include:

• providing guidance and training to users
• facilitating interdepartmental cooperation
• database administration
• GIS web site administration

Education/Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or related field and at least 3-5 years of related professional work experience in an organization which utilizes ESRI GIS related products, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a thorough understanding of relational database development and administration; and a valid Iowa Driver’s License.  GIS web site development and end-user training experience a plus.  See job announcement and job description for complete details. 

Salary

The City offers a salary commensurate with experience & excellent benefits. $52,667 – $79,000. Please see our website for more information.

How to Apply

Post-offer pre-employment physical and drug test required. If interested please submit City of West Des Moines Employment Application and Written Questionnaire.  To be considered, ALL materials must be submitted to the address below by 5:00 pm September 19, 2008 to:

City of West Des Moines
Human Resources
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
P.O. Box 65320
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-222-3616
515-273-0601 (FAX)

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The City of West Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.