GIS MANAGER

Job Description

Help Shape the Future of GIS in Prescott Valley!

Are you a GIS professional ready to take the next step in leadership and make a meaningful impact across an organization? The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking an innovative and collaborative Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager to lead its GIS Division and help shape the future of geospatial technology throughout the Town. In this newly established leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to guide the strategic direction of the Town's GIS program, lead and develop a team of GIS professionals, and partner with departments to turn complex data into practical solutions that improve operations, inform decisions, and enhance services to the community. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with creativity, forward-thinking leadership, and a hands-on approach to solving problems and advancing GIS capabilities.

Examples of Duties

IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL:

• Lead and develop the GIS team. Provide direction, coaching, and supervision to GIS professionals while establishing priorities, supporting professional development, and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented environment.
• Shape the future of enterprise GIS. Develop and implement strategic plans, technology roadmaps, policies, and standards that strengthen the Town's GIS infrastructure, data governance, and long-term capabilities.
• Connect technology with operational needs. Partner with departments to identify opportunities where GIS applications, data, mapping, and analysis can improve workflows, enhance service delivery, and support informed decision-making.
• Drive GIS innovation and integration. Oversee enterprise GIS development and provide technical leadership for GIS-related components and integrations with departmental applications, including Asset Management systems.
• Manage projects, resources, and technology investments. Oversee GIS projects, budgets, software licensing, vendor relationships, and technology initiatives while balancing operational needs with future opportunities.
• Turn data into meaningful solutions. Guide the development of GIS applications, interactive maps, data products, and public-facing resources that make geographic information accessible and useful to employees, departments, and the community.
• Explore emerging technologies. Evaluate new GIS capabilities, cloud-based platforms, automation, and other evolving technologies to identify practical opportunities to advance the Town's GIS program.
• View the full job description HERE.

Typical Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time professional-level GIS experience, including enterprise GIS system management; and
• Two (2) years of supervisory and/or project management experience.
• The Town may consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• GISP certification is preferred. Esri technical certification (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional) and project management certification (e.g., PMP) are desirable.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental, and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

• The expected hiring range is $91,513 - $110,000
• The full salary range is $91,513 - $137,269

Applications due by November 4, 2026

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2026 5:00 PM Arizona