GIS / Data Manager 	POSITION DESCRIPTION		

About the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance
The Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance is an Alliance of
organizations committed to promoting, supporting, and making better
decisions using accurate, reliable, and accessible data and information for
improving the quality of life in Baltimore City neighborhoods 

This unique Alliance builds on and coordinates the related work of citywide
nonprofit organizations, city and state government, neighborhoods,
foundations, businesses and universities to support and strengthen the
principle and practice of well-informed decision making for change toward
strong neighborhoods and a thriving city.  

While each affiliated organization continues in their own way to promote
this principle, their work is coordinated and mobilized through involvement
with the Alliance to move this principle forward in a more comprehensive and
powerful way focusing on supporting neighborhood improvement, and serving
the neighborhoods of Baltimore City.  Together they have created a
comprehensive neighborhood information system containing: (1) a "One Stop
Shop" for access to neighborhood data from a variety of sources presented in
a user-friendly way (now available on the Alliance website and in the
Alliance main office), (2) training and assistance on understanding and
using data to enhance neighborhood improvement strategies, and (3)
indicators or the Vital Signs measuring progress toward desired outcomes for
strong Baltimore City neighborhoods over time.

The GIS / Data Manager plays an extremely important role in building and
maintaining this comprehensive neighborhood resource for Baltimore
neighborhoods. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
*	Continue development and maintenance of the "One Stop Shop" for
Baltimore neighborhood data by working with the numerous Alliance Partners
to submit and integrate data for display in a user-friendly, accessible
format using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology as the main
tool to process and display the information.
*	Continue development and maintenance of the interactive mapping tool
on the Alliance website (Soon to be solely Arc IMS based), the
non-interactive maps downloadable from the website, and databases only
available through the Alliance office.
*	Process, geo-code, and "clean" data as needed in order to make them
easily available and understandable.
*	Fulfill data requests from neighborhood residents, leaders, and
organizations that support neighborhood improvement efforts.
*	Work with neighbors to create GIS maps with specific data items
relative to their neighborhoods.
*	Ensure data is properly geo-coded, reliable and valid, and complies
with federal and state standards.
*	Work with data provider partners to supply data for the Vital Signs
Project and the Vital Signs for Baltimore Neighborhoods Reports; supply
analysis and maps as needed for these projects; integrate the Vital Signs
into the "One Stop Shop" 
*	Work with and supervise interns and volunteers as necessary

Qualifications Needed: 
Must have extensive experience and skills using GIS mapping applications
including ArcGIS, Arc Suite, and Arc IMS. ·  Must have skills in database
management, spatial and statistical analysis. ·  Must have advanced degree
in social research, geography, landscape architecture, planning, or a
related field, and at least one year work experience in GIS related field. ·
Web design and programming using HTML necessary · Ability to take
initiative, attention to detail and careful, clear, high-quality work
required. · Knowledge of Java Script, XML, SQL are helpful · Experience
working with neighborhoods desired. · Excellent writing and interpersonal
skills, reliable and well-organized, self-directed, able to work as a member
of a diverse team preferred

Submit cover letter, resume, and references to:
Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance