Function
The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a fulltime GIS Coordinator in our IT Department. This position will administer, develop, and maintain the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) under general supervision and provide GIS information in various formats as needed to all City departments and intergovernmental agencies.
The starting salary is $37.25 - $43.13 per hour depending on relevant experience, with an excellent benefit package.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Vacation and Sick Leave Personal Leave
- Nine (9) Paid Holidays
- Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benet Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
- Longevity Pay
Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 19, 2025. Please apply online at www.AnkenyIowa.gov/jobs . Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a current resume and cover letter. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a basic skills exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, October 20, 2025. Check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 10/20/25.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer the GIS including, but not limited to design and implementation of specific programs and procedures, MS SQL Server, ESRI ArcGIS environment, and file geodatabases.
- Manage and maintain GIS data.
- Coordinate GIS related needs of various City departments and establish internal systems in a manner that emphasizes continuous improvement, customer service, and productivity.
- Serve as a liaison to County, State, and other municipalities to coordinate the acquisition and implementation of improved data sets from various governmental agencies, vendors, and contractors.
- Develop mapping applications for the public and staff.
- Manage integration between the GIS and other database systems.
- Support, mentor and train GIS users in the City.
- Assist the general public with requests for information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
