What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering GIS Supervisor position at CoServ?
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Description
Position Summary
In conjunction with the Manager of Distribution Design & GIS, the Distribution Design Supervisor and other departments (as needed), the Engineering GIS Supervisor will manage the documentation and workflows for the use and editing of the GIS system by all GIS users within the department. The Engineering GIS Supervisor also recommends the resources necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the system and the realization of the benefits available to both internal and external users. Makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, discharge, and other personnel actions. This role will act as support to the Distribution Design Supervisor when necessary.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Education and Certifications Required
Description
Position Summary
In conjunction with the Manager of Distribution Design & GIS, the Distribution Design Supervisor and other departments (as needed), the Engineering GIS Supervisor will manage the documentation and workflows for the use and editing of the GIS system by all GIS users within the department. The Engineering GIS Supervisor also recommends the resources necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the system and the realization of the benefits available to both internal and external users. Makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, discharge, and other personnel actions. This role will act as support to the Distribution Design Supervisor when necessary.
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Supervision of all Engineering GIS staff, interns, volunteers, consultants, projects, goals, timelines, and tasks.
- Manages all GIS editing. Creates, maintains, and enforces editing rules and practices for CoServ’s GIS system.
- Trains Engineering GIS personnel in use of CoServ’s GIS system and best practices.
- Provides technical assistance to all GIS users within the department.
- In conjunction with Manager, VP, and the GIS Advisory Committee, manages and directs all Engineering GIS initiatives, associated projects, and programs.
- Assists Manager and VP in preparation of an annual Engineering GIS operating budget and monitoring of annual budget performance for the Engineering GIS department.
- Acts as motivator, innovator, and champion in the promotion and adoption of new ideas, techniques, and technologies.
- Performs daily activities of Engineering GIS Technician.
- Acts as backup support for the Distribution Design Supervisor, as necessary.
- Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines. Responsible for reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
- Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.
- Maintains effective working relationships with the other departments and individuals that Engineering GIS supports.
- Trains Engineering department on proper GIS workflow and practices.
- In conjunction with the Manager of Distribution Design & GIS, creates and maintains user documentation.
- Assists the Manager of Distribution Design & GIS in the production of presentations for Board, Staff, and user conferences.
- Attends required company training.
- Quality Assurance\Quality Checking of GIS data.
- Performs other duties and activities as directed or required by management.
- Supervises Engineering GIS Technicians.
Education and Certifications Required
- GIS certification or Bachelor’s in Geography or related degree.
- 4 years of practical and verifiable GIS administration, management, or oversight in lieu of degree.
- None
- 2 years of progressive electric and gas utility GIS industry experience.
- 5 years of experience with ESRI Enterprise solution software.
- 2 years of GIS and Business Management software integration.
- 5 years of progressive electric and gas utility GIS industry experience.
- 5 years of experience with ESRI Enterprise solution software.
- 2 years of experience with Schneider Arc FM software.
- Technical writing/user documentation preparation experience.
- Meticulous and analytical initiative-taker.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Extensive understanding of GIS principles and practices.
- Strong investigative and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Opening energized equipment certification.
- Staking Design certification.
- Indoor, office environment. Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Ability to drive company vehicle as needed.
- Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.
