Gis Program Manager

ABOUT US

Founded in 1945, Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) is one of the oldest councils of governments. Overseen by a Board of Directors, we strive to enhance public services in Lane County and beyond. This collaborative journey includes partnerships with local governments and special districts in the fields of GIS Planning, Personnel Management, Transportation, and Senior and Disability Services. Located in the heart of Eugene, we are home to a thriving university, diverse nightlife, and access to ample recreational opportunities, from the sea to the mountains.

LCOG is committed to a work environment that values the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, LCOG continues to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

POSITION SUMMARY

• DIVISION: Government Services
• SUPERVISOR: Government Services Division Director
• UNION REPRESENTATION: Not represented
• POSITION PURPOSE: This position exists to plan, organize and manage and provide leadership for both LCOG's GIS program and the longstanding Lane County regional GIS collaboration knows as the Lane Geographic Data Consortium. This position includes intergovernmental coordination; strategic planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures, and budget; personnel management; identification of potential work/projects and funding opportunities, securing resources and contracts; and representing the organization at various community, state, federal and other agency meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems (GIS), planning, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience working on projects related to the designated program area, including lead or supervisory experience.
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

Professional Competencies

• ATTENTION TO DETAILS: Ability to accurately complete detailed work in a fast-paced environment.
• DECISION MAKING: Ability to make decisions and elicit pertinent information relevant to your position.
• COMMUNICATION: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to think creatively and respond to a changing environment.
• EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes and maintains work environment.
• TIME MANAGEMENT: Uses time effectively.
• COLLABORATION: Must work well in collaborative teams within LCOG and with external and intergovernmental partners
• ADAPTABILITY: Must be adaptive and work well within a range of team and leadership frameworks.
• RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE: Commitment to working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and respectful environment.