GIS Manager Cover Letter

Please consider me for the GIS manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for core IT support, configuration, development and remediation for the Company’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) field mapping solutions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in leading industry strategy, business development, and marketing programs including creating and managing influence plans and monitoring and reporting on results, coordinating integrated execution teams, and managing budets
• Experience working in and/or marketing to the transportation sector industries and business functions
• Excellent presentation, white boarding, and communication skills including good listening, probing, and qualification abilities
• Awareness of Management fundamentals
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience working with ESRI ArcMap, Maptitude, MapInfo or other GIS-related technologies
• Able to work with GIS Landbase, Gas or Electric data models
• Able to work with Gas or Electric Geometric network

I am excited to be applying for the position of GIS manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise in data creation through conversion of existing data sources into GIS data, expertise in field survey methods and differential correction, data file management, and development of cartographic products.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Directs staff engaged in analyzing, standardizing, and consolidating geographic data sets from various airport stakeholders onto the Chicago Department of Aviation GIS system
• Develops standards for the maintenance of new GIS data sets and applications to ensure integrity and compatibility with the enterprise GIS system
• Establishes standards and procedures for the integration and extraction of data from the enterprise GIS system
• Directs staff in providing assistance to vendors and consultants in developing and accessing applications on the Chicago Department of Aviation GIS system
• Coordinates the efforts of representatives from airport stakeholders engaged in resolving technical issues related to the enterprise GIS system
• Meets with vendors and consultants to develop GIS resources and technologies
• Analyzes and prepares maps and reports of GIS data for various airport stakeholders and other government and private sector agencies to enable the sharing of geographically related data
• Working knowledge with PC/laptop hardware, printers, software and peripherals

I am excited to be applying for the position of GIS manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for innovative uses of the GIS systems to improve workforce efficiency and optimize the management of information.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to identify and manage project risks
• Able to apply effective organizational and follow-through skills and particularly strong attention to detail
• Able to respond flexibly, self-manage and work independently within a group
• Able to work effectively with multiple tasks, project teams, timeframes, and clients
• Able to interact effectively with company employees at various levels, including leadership
• Able to perform as a self-starter, with motivation to consistently project high-quality results
• Able to utilize PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, MS Project, and SharePoint effectively
• Able to display a helpful demeanor, attention to detail, customer service orientation, and operate as a contributing team member in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the GIS manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technology planning and leadership for the design, development, implementation, and support of GIS/CAD technology solutions, including analytic solutions and GIS/CAD integration with other operational systems.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to develop and manage the achievement of goals statements and objectives
• Able to support training programs as a Subject Matter Expert {SME) and assist in the development and training of departmental personnel
• Able to adapt and promote change
• Able to perform mathematics and interpret statistical data
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership and people management skills
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing and reviewing
• Able to exert 10 or less of force occasionally and or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Able to operate office machines including telephone, mobile phone, printer, photocopier, scanner

In response to your job posting for GIS manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for high level expertise in the design, development, and implementation of complex web/mobile/desktop GIS systems, applications, and utilities in support of geospatial visualization, analysis, and data management using the latest technologies, methods, concepts, and approaches, (2) verify functionality of web/mobile/desktop GIS systems, applications and utilities through preparation and execution of test plans and test data, (3) troubleshoot and correct problems in web/mobile/desktop GIS systems, applications, and utilities, (4) recommend relational SQL database design and structure in support of systems/applications/utilities, and (5) design and build SQL databases and database utilities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Microsoft, Cisco, and/or CompTIA certifications preferred
• Strong leadership skills with a history of leading teams to complete projects
• Strong project coordination, planning and overall management skills
• Identify new client and market driven opportunities for department growth in conjunction with both local office and national practice resources
• Work as a trusted advisor to key clients to help shape their needs, and lead bid responses and pursuits to include proposal preparation and presentation
• Provide education to internal organizations of the department’s capabilities, and work with other leaders in the organization to provide collaborative and cross functional opportunity development
• Develop and track both past performance/success and capabilities
• Help facilitate the identification of repeatable and agile and ready-made solutions for client projects