Community Affairs, Georgia Department of - DCA 4 days ago Post Date
Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.
OUR MISSION To help build strong, vibrant communities.
OUR VISION For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.
OUR CULTURE We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.
General Description The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.
Position Summary Are you passionate about applying geospatial technologies to solve real-world problems? Would you like to be a leader on a team that helps shape strategies on the effective adoption and use of these technologies at state, regional, and local government scales across the great State of Georgia? If so, we invite you to add your creative mind and problem-solving skills to our team and become an integral member of the Georgia Geospatial Information Office (Office).
The Office is seeking a dynamic
Imagery Program Director to lead the development, support, and enhancement of
Georgia's new statewide Imagery Program-a cornerstone of the state's geospatial ecosystem and foundational basemap. As a leader, the Program Director will be responsible for crafting and executing strategic initiatives that elevate the Imagery Program and support its extensive user base across the state. Reporting directly to the Geospatial Information Officer and collaborating with a growing team, the Program Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the use of geospatial sciences and technologies throughout Georgia's public sector, as well as among private sector partners who serve public interests.
This role is inherently collaborative, requiring the Program Director to build and nurture relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders in both government and the private sector. The successful creation and sustainability of the Imagery Program will depend on close collaboration with Georgia's nearly 700 local governments, 12 Regional Commissions, and numerous state agencies. A critical aspect of this position involves leading comprehensive initiatives to support and train Georgia's public sector in integrating orthorectified imagery into their daily operations, ultimately enhancing service delivery to citizens. The Program Director will work closely with the GIO's private sector imagery partners to develop and deliver these essential trainings and support.
A key responsibility of this role is to assist public servants in leveraging advanced geospatial technologies, including image analysis, feature extraction, and spatial analytics, to tackle Georgia's pressing challenges. The Program Director will be instrumental in helping to ensure the application of these technologies to improve critical areas such as infrastructure management, urban design, public safety, and resource management. For example, the Program Director will help government entities better utilize the program's resources to plan for and address the impacts of climate change, implementing strategies that enhance resilience and sustainability across the state. This role will also focus on informing public policy, ensuring the program's resources effectively contribute to the well-being of Georgia's citizens.
In addition to managing the Imagery Program, the Program Director will work alongside other Office staff to educate and empower state leaders, ensuring they understand the value and necessity of orthoimagery for Georgia's governments. This role will also involve representing Georgia at both the state and national levels on orthoimagery-based advocacy bodies and developing and disseminating printed materials and online content to enhance the accessibility and understanding of orthoimagery information within the community.
If you are passionate about leveraging imagery to save lives, improve decision-making, and drive innovation, we invite you to join our Office and make a meaningful impact on the future of Georgia.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in information technology, geography, urban or regional planning, public administration, public policy, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- 6+ years of related experience, including project management, conducting complex research, and applying IT-based solutions to business needs.
- 6+ years of strong training expertise and stakeholder engagement experience.
- 6+ years of experience with technical writing.
- 6+ years of applied expertise in driving large-scale (e.g., statewide) initiatives.
- 3+ years of experience performing business and statistical analysis.
Skills & Abilities- Proven ability to multi-task, set and meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, even under pressure.
- Strong computer skills, including the full Microsoft Office Suite.
- Outstanding writing skills, including the ability to communicate complex scenarios concisely and clearly, consumable by all levels of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, and synthesize disparate inputs into compelling solutions.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide array of stakeholders, clients, and the general public.
- Experience assembling information and producing written reports, presentations, etc. efficiently.
Interpersonal & Teamwork- Proven to excel in a team-oriented environment with outstanding interpersonal and facilitation skills.
- Self-driven with a proven ability to work remotely full-time and with minimal guidance as well as within a team.
- Passion for design, data visualization, and eagerness to learn and collaborate with co-workers.
- Demonstrated non-technical understanding of, or a strong interest in learning, the broad and evolving use-cases of geospatial information science and technology.
- Additional Qualifications
- Familiarity with private sector Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Imagery market leaders.
- Proven passion for working under limited supervision to drive toward a set of goals.
- Proven ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing situations, organizing competing priorities, and resolving problems.
Preferred Qualifications Education & Industry Knowledge- Master's degree in business, marketing, communications, geography, GIS, urban or regional planning, public administration, public policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Basic understanding of the geospatial industry and familiarity with orthoimagery.
- General knowledge of Esri's GIS products, particularly ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.
- Familiarity with Georgia regional and local government and the state's existing communities of geospatial practice (e.g., local governments).
Experience & Certifications- 3+ years of experience working in government.
- 3+ years of experience developing and managing vendor contracts.
- 2+ years of experience leading enterprise (e.g., statewide) GIS-based efforts/projects.
- Experience with grants management.
- PMP Certification.
Skills & Abilities- Skilled in preparing and delivering public presentations, as well as strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Understanding of website and social media analytics, with a strong interest in using analytics to improve performance.
- Interest and aptitude in learning new technologies and using various social media platforms.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Be an Expert- Serve as the subject matter expert on Georgia's Imagery Program.
- Promote and educate government leaders and GIS professionals on remote sensing and orthoimagery.
- Collaborate with team members to design hosting infrastructure and develop both COTS and custom tools for the Program.
- Organize and manage documentation and requirements related to orthoimagery.
- Continuously assess private sector offerings to enhance the Program.
- Research funding opportunities and develop partnerships for statewide imagery acquisition.
- Represent the state on national working groups, such as the National States Geographic Information Council.
- Monitor Program performance, track cost-effectiveness, and manage reporting.
- Oversee content development for the website, social media, and marketing materials.
- Draft and edit press releases, news articles, blog posts, fact sheets . click apply for full job details