PROGRAM MANAGER II

The Geographic Information Office within the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to fill the position of Program Manager II (GIS Program Manager).

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100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland  21032

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides policy direction and technical support to state agencies and offices throughout state government. This position, located within the Geographic Information Office (GIO), has responsibility for coordinating geospatial mapping policies, procedures, opportunities and data collaboration and integration efforts with other mapping systems across the state for a variety of agencies. In particular, this position provides the leadership and support for geospatial data collection and quality control, fosters outreach efforts with partners, and provides the support tools for analysis and decision making for state agencies. In addition, this position implements Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and technologies to directly support DoIT's mission of providing IT and GIS services within DoIT and to its customers. This position also provides the management of the geospatial data and analysis to support DoIT and the public via the use of GIS technologies in printed, electronic and interactive formats. This position advises DoIT in efforts involving or related to GIS technology and acts as DoIT's ambassador at GIS-related meetings and conferences statewide.

This is a Management Service position.

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or other related field at an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience:  Five years professional experience in the GIS field.

Applicants must have 3 years experience using core Esri ArcGIS software products.

Preferred:

Successful applicants will have at least two years experience in the following:

• Experience with Open Source Geospatial Products
• Experience with Open Data Products and Solutions
• Experience supervising a team of IT professionals
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified GIS Professional (GIS)

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

 

 

 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available you may submit a paper application and supplement questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

Attn: Katarina Byrne

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, Maryland  21201

RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED and can be uploaded as an attachment under the Professional License link in the online application.  Please combine all documents together as ONE attachment (cover letter, resume,degree etc.).

For Education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Katarina Byrne at 410-767-4907 or via email at Katarina.byrne@maryland.gov.  Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.