New Braunfels Utilities · 1 week ago
GIS Supervisor
New Braunfels, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expNew Braunfels Utilities is responsible for managing essential utility services, and they are seeking a GIS Supervisor to oversee the health and integrity of their Geographic Information System. The role involves developing strategies for GIS implementation, ensuring data quality, and mentoring the GIS team to enhance operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations regarding GIS data and dissemination
Maintain an elevated level of technical skills and knowledge to maintain proficiency in the latest technologies in GIS
Develop process flows that ensure consistent, high quality work products
Plan and develop Internet, database, desktop and mobile strategies to improve GIS across the enterprise of NBU
Ensure data and information access for external and internal customers is efficient and user-friendly
Review and recommend GIS hardware and software solutions
Establish quality assurance and quality control procedures along with documentation for the GIS Division
Create and execute strategic plan for enterprise GIS
Design and implement the enterprise GIS architecture and data strategies
Safeguard and maintain the integrity of NBU's utility networks
Evaluate and determine computer software needs and version upgrades and migrations
Oversee the design and maintenance of NBU's geodatabases
Direct the design, development, and quality assurance of GIS software systems and applications
Develop expertise with NBU organizations' use of data and how it supports their programs and business processes
Ability to complete analysis, produce maps and reports, and provide recommendations based on GIS and related data
Track productivity and backlog of the group
Implement GIS related training and develop technical documentation as required
Implement quality assurance/quality control procedures including geographical data management policies and guidelines, standards and metadata documentation
Embrace and adhere to best practices for database architecture, security, and maintenance
Promote open communication with GIS team
Represent the GIS team on all related projects within NBU and external agencies
Consult with team to execute current and future projects
Assist team with complex scenarios and provide technical expertise as needed
Mentor and coach junior team members as necessary
Advocate training and certification for team and work on professional development plans for team
Develop methodologies to automate complex GIS procedures to increase efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the GIS program
Provide GIS users with simple yet effective means to access information, answer questions, generate work products, and support decision making
Track and maintain integrations to and from GIS system
Evaluate and make recommendations for GIS standards, policies, and practices
Implement GIS related training and develop technical documentation as required
Prepare formal GIS policies and internal procedures for change management
Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Stewardship, Team, Integrity, Culture, and Safety
Qualification
Required
Requires extensive experience with ArcGIS Desktop
Experience with Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems
Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS in a mobile environment required
Experience with Experience with ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Experience Builder, ESRI Utility Network
Requires some knowledge of Python, modelbuilder, and scheduled tasks
Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements: Degree/Diploma Obtained: Bachelors
Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More
Field of Study: Geography, Computer Science, Environmental, or other related field
Preferred
GISP Certification Preferred
Experience with SQL Server and Geodatabase Tuning strongly preferred
Experience with .Net, VBA, C# a plus
Experience with ArcFM a plus
ArcGIS suite of software 10.8.1 or higher, Schneider ArcFM, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or higher, SQL Server Management Studio, CityWorks, MS Excel and Access
Company
New Braunfels Utilities
New Braunfels Utilities aims at electric distribution, energy saving and utlity services.
201-500 employees
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