GIS Manager, Planning

Annual Salary Range: $47,985.60 - $57,574.40 Grade: 29 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Planning Department and future vacancies as they occur to develop, manage, maintain, and oversee deployment of the City of Alexandria’s enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) and to perform technical engineering tasks, including drafting, addressing, providing technical support, and collecting data.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Science, or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes progressively responsible geographical information system (GIS) operations, computerized mapping, drafting, database administration, and computer hardware/software operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.
• Must obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within in one month of hire.

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:  April 17 – May 1, 2024 or the first 50 applications whichever comes first.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer