GIS Manager

Shape How Sandy Springs Uses Data to Serve Its Community!

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking an experienced, strategic, and service-oriented GIS Manager to lead the City’s enterprise Geographic Information Systems program. This is an opportunity to guide the technology, data, standards, and team behind the maps and spatial intelligence that support critical municipal services-from public safety and emergency operations to community development, public works, parks, and beyond.

The GIS Manager will oversee enterprise GIS operations, lead GIS-related projects, manage staff and resources, and ensure the City’s GIS platforms, databases, applications, and data products remain reliable, secure, current, and responsive to operational needs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical GIS expertise with sound project management, people leadership, and the ability to translate complex concepts into practical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, manage, and implement GIS-related projects from concept through delivery, including project objectives, timelines, milestones, resources, and quality expectations.
• Lead the development and execution of GIS project plans, including requirements definition, task assignments, progress monitoring, and course corrections.
• Oversee enterprise GIS operations, including GIS database management, data development, software selection, implementation, user support, budgeting, and training.
• Perform and coordinate GIS software upgrades, ensuring compatibility with systems used across City departments.
• Develop, maintain, and advance Citywide standards for GIS deployment, data management, use, and governance.
• Provide GIS technical guidance and support to project teams, City departments, and external partners.
• Serve as the City’s GIS liaison with vendors for the acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of GIS-related resources.
• Maintain subject-matter expertise in GIS software, geospatial technologies, and emerging tools that can improve City services.
• Ensure City staff receive appropriate GIS training and responsive technical support.
• Partner with departments and outside agencies to identify spatial-data needs and recommend practical implementation strategies.
• Support the City’s Emergency Operations Center through mapping products, data support, and staffing as needed.
• Prepare and present clear, organized reports and presentations for City Council, City administration, department leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and develop GIS staff and project-team personnel in a culture of accountability, independent judgment, and high performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience designing, developing, and operating geospatial data initiatives.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, including direct responsibility for leading and developing staff.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification.
• Master’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, public administration, or a related discipline.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of commercial database systems and GIS data-management practices.
• Experience maintaining GIS data supporting municipal systems, including 911 dispatch, community development, public works, recreation and parks, work-order management, and asset-management platforms.
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related mapping products.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, Esri Arcade, or similar programming and scripting languages used to create, automate, and modify data sources and workflows.
• Experience working with imagery formats commonly used in local-government applications and manipulating imagery as needed.
• Ability to explain GIS technologies, data concepts, and technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build effective relationships with staff, City leaders, departments, vendors, clients, and external partners.

Perks & Benefits

The City of Sandy Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Three competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program: the City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan and matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Identity theft insurance
• Access to an on-site gym
• FirstNet (AT&T) phone discount

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is Georgia’s sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family.

As Georgia’s most diverse city, Sandy Springs offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene-all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform sedentary to light work and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials up to 20 pounds. Duties may require balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, handling, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking, and extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may include exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, and slippery or uneven surfaces. The position also requires the ability to perceive and distinguish sounds and visual cues and to communicate effectively orally.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the City is unable to accept phone calls or emails regarding application status. Each applicant will receive notification at the time of application and when a hiring decision has been made.

Monday - Friday; 8AM - 5PM (afterhours maintenance)