GIS Manager
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority•Bluffton, SC
•$91,936 - $142,501
About The Position
Under limited supervision, the GIS Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and managing BJWSA’s GIS Program, including direct supervision of assigned staff and activities needed to ensure successful program administration. The role leads GIS projects and manages the organization’s GIS systems, data, applications, infrastructure, support, and workflows. The GIS Manager also assists with program budgeting, communicates progress to stakeholders, and keeps current with utility-industry GIS practices and technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or an associated technical discipline accompanied by GISP certification, or a master’s degree in Geography, GIS, or an associated technical discipline.
- At least 7 years of GIS experience, including 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Practical knowledge of GIS management principles and program elements.
- Strong experience managing, supporting, and using ArcGIS Desktop (ArcGIS Map and Pro), ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, and ArcGIS Online products.
- Experience maintaining data in an Esri ArcGIS Enterprise versioned geodatabase and/or branch versioning.
- Experience programming and scripting with Python, SQL, and Esri Model Builder.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite of programs.
- Practical knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure, especially data-gathering techniques, data collection, and analysis.
- Knowledge of asset information management systems, including CMMS and CCTV.
- Ability to interpret complicated problems and solutions and explain them in non-technical terms.
- Experience planning, managing, and controlling projects.
- Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings, plans, policies, procedures, technical manuals, and software help files.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- GISP certification is preferred when not otherwise required by the stated education pathway.
Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, administer, and coordinate the BJWSA GIS Program and systems.
- Lead GIS-related projects.
- Manage ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, Geocortex web applications, and GIS servers.
- Design and maintain GIS geodatabases.
- Assist with SDE and SQL Server database administration and manage the multi-editor enterprise GIS database to ensure data accuracy.
- Oversee the collection, QA/QC, integration, and maintenance of GIS data.
- Plan and administer installations, upgrades, and enhancements of GIS hardware, software, and procedures.
- Develop tools, scripts, and workflows to automate and streamline mapping, data management, and geoprocessing tasks.
- Oversee and provide technical support as needed for field and office users of the implemented ArcGIS product stack, including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Applications, and Geocortex.
- Oversee GIS requests through the ticketing system by receiving work requests, assigning tasks, and setting specific goals and deadlines.
- Design or support GIS integrations with other business systems.
- Assist in developing the GIS Program budget.
- Present GIS Program activities and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay current on utility-industry GIS principles, practices, procedures, standards, and technology.
- Coordinate special maps, apps, and exhibits requested by BJWSA management and Board members.
- Perform other duties as required within the scope of responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
