City of Ankeny, IA
Salary :
$77,486.00 - $103,992.00 Annually Location :
410 W 1st St, Ankeny Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
00658 Department:
Information Technology Department Opening Date:
09/24/2025 Closing Date:
10/19/2025 11:00 PM Central
Function
The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a fulltime GIS Coordinator in our IT Department. This position will administer, develop, and maintain the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) under general supervision and provide GIS information in various formats as needed to all City departments and intergovernmental agencies. The starting salary is
$37.25 - $43.13 per hour depending on relevant experience , with an excellent benefit package.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (this is an on-site position based in Ankeny, IA).
The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Vacation and Sick Leave Personal Leave Nine (9) Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benet Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS Deferred Compensation Plan Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options Longevity Pay
Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 19, 2025. Please apply online at Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a current resume and cover letter. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a basic skills exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, October 20, 2025. Check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 10/20/25. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Administer the GIS including, but not limited to design and implementation of specific programs and procedures, MS SQL Server, ESRI ArcGIS environment, and file geodatabases. Manage and maintain GIS data. Coordinate GIS related needs of various City departments and establish internal systems in a manner that emphasizes continuous improvement, customer service, and productivity. Serve as a liaison to County, State, and other municipalities to coordinate the acquisition and implementation of improved data sets from various governmental agencies, vendors, and contractors. Develop mapping applications for the public and staff. Manage integration between the GIS and other database systems. Support, mentor and train GIS users in the City. Assist the general public with requests for information. Perform other related duties as required. Entry Requirements and Skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, from an accredited four-year college or university; and at least two years of full-time experience involving coordination of geographic mapping, planning and GIS data maintenance and analysis.
Basic understanding of general GIS standards and terms. Knowledge of relational databases, including Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Access. Experience with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products (online, server, and desktop). Experience with mobile GIS applications. Proficient in SQL and Python. Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment and ability to operate a computer, ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, interpret trade and technical journals, as well as departmental policies and routines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, vendors and the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language are all required skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in office and non-office environments. Performs light physical labor moving and installing computer equipment components. Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be sighted. Must be able to hear a normal conversation. Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation. Must be able to lift computers, monitors, printers, and related office equipment.
The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular fulltime employees. The benefits available include vacation, personal days, sick leave, life insurance and AD&D, health and dental insurance, vision insurance, long term disability, retirement, and flexible spending accounts. Other voluntary insurance products are also offered.
Non-Union Fulltime Employees: Vacation: 80 hours per year-at hire 120 hours per year-after 5 years of service 160 hours per year-after 10 years of service 200 hours per year-after 15 years of service 240 hours per year-after 25 years of service
Personal: Each year on July 1, fulltime employees shall receive 32 hours. The personal leave must be used on or before June 30th of the following year. Hired between July 1 - October 1 - 32 hours After October 1 - before January 1 - 24 hours After January 1 - before April 1 - 16 hours
Sick: 8 hours per month after the first 30 days. 1600 hours maximum accumulation
Holidays:
9 paid holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Indepedence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day The Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day
For more detailed overview of all the City of Ankeny benefits, 01
Please choose what best describes your college education.
Bachelor Degree Associates Degree Master Degree None
02
What major is your degree?
Geography GIS Civil Engineering Computer Science Other
03
How many years of full-time experience coordinating geographic mapping, planning, and GIS data maintenance and analysis?
One (1) year of work experience Two (2) years of work experience Three (3) years of work experience Four (4) years of work experience No work experience
04
Do you have full-time experience working with ESRI Arc GIS Suite of products, click all that apply.
Online Server Desktop No experience
05
Check if you have knowledge of the following databases.
Microsoft SQL Microsoft Access None
06
If you have experience working with other relational databases, please list below. 07
Have you worked with mobile GIS applications?
Yes No
Required Question
$77,486.00 - $103,992.00 Annually Location :
410 W 1st St, Ankeny Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
00658 Department:
Information Technology Department Opening Date:
09/24/2025 Closing Date:
10/19/2025 11:00 PM Central
Function
The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a fulltime GIS Coordinator in our IT Department. This position will administer, develop, and maintain the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) under general supervision and provide GIS information in various formats as needed to all City departments and intergovernmental agencies. The starting salary is
$37.25 - $43.13 per hour depending on relevant experience , with an excellent benefit package.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (this is an on-site position based in Ankeny, IA).
The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Vacation and Sick Leave Personal Leave Nine (9) Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benet Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS Deferred Compensation Plan Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options Longevity Pay
Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 19, 2025. Please apply online at Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a current resume and cover letter. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a basic skills exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, October 20, 2025. Check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 10/20/25. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Administer the GIS including, but not limited to design and implementation of specific programs and procedures, MS SQL Server, ESRI ArcGIS environment, and file geodatabases. Manage and maintain GIS data. Coordinate GIS related needs of various City departments and establish internal systems in a manner that emphasizes continuous improvement, customer service, and productivity. Serve as a liaison to County, State, and other municipalities to coordinate the acquisition and implementation of improved data sets from various governmental agencies, vendors, and contractors. Develop mapping applications for the public and staff. Manage integration between the GIS and other database systems. Support, mentor and train GIS users in the City. Assist the general public with requests for information. Perform other related duties as required. Entry Requirements and Skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, from an accredited four-year college or university; and at least two years of full-time experience involving coordination of geographic mapping, planning and GIS data maintenance and analysis.
Basic understanding of general GIS standards and terms. Knowledge of relational databases, including Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Access. Experience with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products (online, server, and desktop). Experience with mobile GIS applications. Proficient in SQL and Python. Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment and ability to operate a computer, ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, interpret trade and technical journals, as well as departmental policies and routines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, vendors and the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language are all required skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in office and non-office environments. Performs light physical labor moving and installing computer equipment components. Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be sighted. Must be able to hear a normal conversation. Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation. Must be able to lift computers, monitors, printers, and related office equipment.
The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular fulltime employees. The benefits available include vacation, personal days, sick leave, life insurance and AD&D, health and dental insurance, vision insurance, long term disability, retirement, and flexible spending accounts. Other voluntary insurance products are also offered.
Non-Union Fulltime Employees: Vacation: 80 hours per year-at hire 120 hours per year-after 5 years of service 160 hours per year-after 10 years of service 200 hours per year-after 15 years of service 240 hours per year-after 25 years of service
Personal: Each year on July 1, fulltime employees shall receive 32 hours. The personal leave must be used on or before June 30th of the following year. Hired between July 1 - October 1 - 32 hours After October 1 - before January 1 - 24 hours After January 1 - before April 1 - 16 hours
Sick: 8 hours per month after the first 30 days. 1600 hours maximum accumulation
Holidays:
9 paid holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Indepedence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day The Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day
For more detailed overview of all the City of Ankeny benefits, 01
Please choose what best describes your college education.
Bachelor Degree Associates Degree Master Degree None
02
What major is your degree?
Geography GIS Civil Engineering Computer Science Other
03
How many years of full-time experience coordinating geographic mapping, planning, and GIS data maintenance and analysis?
One (1) year of work experience Two (2) years of work experience Three (3) years of work experience Four (4) years of work experience No work experience
04
Do you have full-time experience working with ESRI Arc GIS Suite of products, click all that apply.
Online Server Desktop No experience
05
Check if you have knowledge of the following databases.
Microsoft SQL Microsoft Access None
06
If you have experience working with other relational databases, please list below. 07
Have you worked with mobile GIS applications?
Yes No
Required Question