City of Naples, FL
Salary:
$82,786.00 - $128,318.00 Annually Location :
380 Riverside Circle Naples, FL Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
202500624 Department:
Public Works - Administration Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/18/2025 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt Bargaining Unit:
N
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to perform highly responsible, specialized technical, supervisory and administrative work of considerable difficulty directing the activities of a citywide enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS). Employees in this classification are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the various activities of the City's GIS including departmental and cross-departmental software and applications, Internet-based strategies, budgeting, and resource requirements; and are required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned duties.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Leads/coordinates business requirement input into GIS capabilities, functional and non-functional requirements based on industry best practices. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Consults with staff in City departments to coordinate business requirements and to evaluate areas in which further GIS applications or support might be utilized to accomplish their goals and objectives. Monitors changes in GIS applications regarding data collection equipment, standards, procedures and techniques, and implements standards for all elements of GIS. Collaborates with IT to improve GIS efficiency, reliability, and performance. Serves as key business liaison with IT-GIS to deliver quality end-to-end GIS solutions. Leads business transformation GIS solutions to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems. Acts as single point of contact for GIS-related business operational issues. Evaluates training needs and leads classroom training for city staff on GIS solutions. Prepares and administers required budgets; manages internal and external GIS operational projects; manages data content/quality for Public Works and may coordinate same for other departments, updates processes of existing enterprise data, and the archiving/removal of outdated data. Serves as user administrator for Public Works (may represent other departments as well) to grant/remove end user access to various GIS layers and GIS application functionality as supported through a GIS application-level dashboard. Maintains inventory of GPS equipment; manages and maintains a variety of mobile GPS data collection devices and equipment such as antennas and laser range finders; obtains quotes on new GPS equipment and makes decisions for purchase; deploys data to GPS equipment for GIS projects; downloads data from equipment on a scheduled basis; and assigns equipment to staff for internal data collection projects. Coordinates business requirements/specifications for the geographic systems to ensure overall system compatibility with other GIS functions and other applications Develops division operating policies, procedures, standards, quality control and data verification procedures, and operational data security methods complimenting IT electronic security Develops, maintains and/or enhances departmental data collection methodology, and data dictionary. Identifies data errors and makes modifications/corrections as appropriate - coordinates bulk data updates with IT. Coordinates with IT to administer contracts for professional services, to include authorization to proceed, verification of deliverables, and payment authorization. Performs maintenance, including installation of hardware and software upgrades, and identification of errors, malfunctions, and deficiencies for peripherals supporting GIS locates Responsible for testing functional and non-functional deliverables to ensure business requirements are met. Develops and maintains hardware, software, and systems documentation and procedures regarding use of GIS peripherals. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization : Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.
Human Interaction : Requires the ability to act as a first-line supervisor, including instructing, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, as well as reference, descriptive and/or design data and information as applicable.
Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Supplemented by five (5) years progressively responsible experience in application of GIS programs and programming languages, data structures, relational database design, and GPS systems Skilled experience in installation, configuring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of hardware/software components; Experience in research and evaluation of state-of-the-art GIS systems, hardware and applications; Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver license, class "E" and a driving record which meets or exceeds minimum City driving standards.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, machinery, and electric currents. The City of
Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Naples offers a competitive benefits package to it's employees. Please refer to the employee benefits link on the Human Resources web page, linked below, to learn more about our benefits package: 01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field?
Yes No
02
Do you have experience working for a municipality (City, Town, County, etc.)? If so, please describe. 03
Please describe your knowledge of Public Works & Utilities infrastructure, and please identify any GIS projects or initiatives that you have been involved in, that are specific to: Water/Sewer/Reclaimed/Stormwater Systems, Transportation (Streets, Traffic, Paving), Fleet Management, or Solid Waste. 04
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the application of GIS programs and programming languages, data structures, relational database design, and GPS systems. Please identify your total number of years of relevant experience, including any experience in a supervisory role. 05
Please list any related degrees, training, and certifications you have obtained. 06
It is anticipated that upon hire, the selected candidate will be tasked with completing a department-wide GIS needs assessment, establishing a formal GIS governance structure, and making recommendations on how best to utilize GIS for asset management. Please describe any relevant experience you may have with these types of projects/initiatives. 07
The starting salary for this position is $82,786. Please disclose your salary expectations for this position. 08
The standard work hours for this office position are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Please confirm that you can meet this required work schedule. 09
The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff in any form.
I am a user of tobacco products I am not a user of tobacco products
Required Question
$82,786.00 - $128,318.00 Annually Location :
380 Riverside Circle Naples, FL Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
202500624 Department:
Public Works - Administration Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/18/2025 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt Bargaining Unit:
N
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to perform highly responsible, specialized technical, supervisory and administrative work of considerable difficulty directing the activities of a citywide enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS). Employees in this classification are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the various activities of the City's GIS including departmental and cross-departmental software and applications, Internet-based strategies, budgeting, and resource requirements; and are required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned duties.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Leads/coordinates business requirement input into GIS capabilities, functional and non-functional requirements based on industry best practices. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Consults with staff in City departments to coordinate business requirements and to evaluate areas in which further GIS applications or support might be utilized to accomplish their goals and objectives. Monitors changes in GIS applications regarding data collection equipment, standards, procedures and techniques, and implements standards for all elements of GIS. Collaborates with IT to improve GIS efficiency, reliability, and performance. Serves as key business liaison with IT-GIS to deliver quality end-to-end GIS solutions. Leads business transformation GIS solutions to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems. Acts as single point of contact for GIS-related business operational issues. Evaluates training needs and leads classroom training for city staff on GIS solutions. Prepares and administers required budgets; manages internal and external GIS operational projects; manages data content/quality for Public Works and may coordinate same for other departments, updates processes of existing enterprise data, and the archiving/removal of outdated data. Serves as user administrator for Public Works (may represent other departments as well) to grant/remove end user access to various GIS layers and GIS application functionality as supported through a GIS application-level dashboard. Maintains inventory of GPS equipment; manages and maintains a variety of mobile GPS data collection devices and equipment such as antennas and laser range finders; obtains quotes on new GPS equipment and makes decisions for purchase; deploys data to GPS equipment for GIS projects; downloads data from equipment on a scheduled basis; and assigns equipment to staff for internal data collection projects. Coordinates business requirements/specifications for the geographic systems to ensure overall system compatibility with other GIS functions and other applications Develops division operating policies, procedures, standards, quality control and data verification procedures, and operational data security methods complimenting IT electronic security Develops, maintains and/or enhances departmental data collection methodology, and data dictionary. Identifies data errors and makes modifications/corrections as appropriate - coordinates bulk data updates with IT. Coordinates with IT to administer contracts for professional services, to include authorization to proceed, verification of deliverables, and payment authorization. Performs maintenance, including installation of hardware and software upgrades, and identification of errors, malfunctions, and deficiencies for peripherals supporting GIS locates Responsible for testing functional and non-functional deliverables to ensure business requirements are met. Develops and maintains hardware, software, and systems documentation and procedures regarding use of GIS peripherals. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization : Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.
Human Interaction : Requires the ability to act as a first-line supervisor, including instructing, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, as well as reference, descriptive and/or design data and information as applicable.
Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Supplemented by five (5) years progressively responsible experience in application of GIS programs and programming languages, data structures, relational database design, and GPS systems Skilled experience in installation, configuring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of hardware/software components; Experience in research and evaluation of state-of-the-art GIS systems, hardware and applications; Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver license, class "E" and a driving record which meets or exceeds minimum City driving standards.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, machinery, and electric currents. The City of
Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Naples offers a competitive benefits package to it's employees. Please refer to the employee benefits link on the Human Resources web page, linked below, to learn more about our benefits package: 01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field?
Yes No
02
Do you have experience working for a municipality (City, Town, County, etc.)? If so, please describe. 03
Please describe your knowledge of Public Works & Utilities infrastructure, and please identify any GIS projects or initiatives that you have been involved in, that are specific to: Water/Sewer/Reclaimed/Stormwater Systems, Transportation (Streets, Traffic, Paving), Fleet Management, or Solid Waste. 04
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the application of GIS programs and programming languages, data structures, relational database design, and GPS systems. Please identify your total number of years of relevant experience, including any experience in a supervisory role. 05
Please list any related degrees, training, and certifications you have obtained. 06
It is anticipated that upon hire, the selected candidate will be tasked with completing a department-wide GIS needs assessment, establishing a formal GIS governance structure, and making recommendations on how best to utilize GIS for asset management. Please describe any relevant experience you may have with these types of projects/initiatives. 07
The starting salary for this position is $82,786. Please disclose your salary expectations for this position. 08
The standard work hours for this office position are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Please confirm that you can meet this required work schedule. 09
The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff in any form.
I am a user of tobacco products I am not a user of tobacco products
Required Question