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The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

Lead NYC's GIS transformation and make a real impact on the lives of New Yorkers!

OTI is seeking a visionary Senior Director of GIS to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive GIS strategy that supports the agency's mission and business objectives. As the Senior Director, you will be responsible for leading a team of GIS professionals in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative spatial data solutions and products that improve public safety, transportation, education, and other critical citywide programs.

The Senior Director, GIS will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of the City's Next Generation GIS platform;
- Manage a team of GIS professionals and work with cross-agency teams to build citywide GIS and 3D mapping solutions;
- Collaborate with private utilities, universities, and private companies to visualize and analyze data critical to citywide spatial programs;
- Support critical GIS Cloud infrastructure and help teams across the city better-utilize GIS technology in business applications;
- Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY

TO APPLY
* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #617146

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

OTI participates in E-Verify

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

The successful candidate should possess the following: - Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team - Minimum of five years of experience in GIS project management, including experience managing a team - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically - Knowledge of GIS software and tools, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and Python - 4+ years working as a GIS Analyst or engineer - Experience in GIS database design, development, and management - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information to a wide range of audiences - Hands-on experience using or working with GIS platforms such as ESRI, Carto, or GeoServer - Experience with ESRI GIS technology and desktop software (ArcGIS Desktop and ArcPro), ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online - Experience developing production-grade solutions - A degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, City Planning, or a related field - Experience with enterprise geodatabase management, design, and data modeling - Hands-on experience using at least one programming language such as Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, or C

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.