GIS Team Leader - Columbus, GA

Southern Company • Columbus, GA

10d

About The Position

GIS is central to Georgia Power’s strategic direction, technology plan, and daily operations. It serves as the source data and asset repository for land, distribution, and lighting facilities, and provides the foundation for current and future application development. The GIS Team Leader supervises and directs the work of GIS Technicians within Geographic Solutions & Services, providing daily direction to three to five direct reports who support Power Delivery. The role develops team members’ knowledge and skills in DistGIS, ArcPro, Express Sketch, ArcFM Mobile, DistView, DisIntel, and other mobile applications. It also coordinates the input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution data in accordance with Geographic Solutions and Services work procedures and Southern Company’s GIS Data strategy.

The position provides GIS and application support to Distribution Area personnel, leads training and employee development, helps ensure the quality and timeliness of Distribution data and job postings, coordinates priority data postings and customer-link issue resolution, and administers data-security and access-rights processes. The role collaborates with GSS leadership and supports SERP storm-restoration activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with GIS required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of DistGIS, Express Sketch, DistView, DisIntel, and JETS.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set clear expectations, and hold employees accountable.
• Ability to train and mentor people one-on-one and in team environments.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Adaptability and strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform complex queries and create specialty maps.
• Familiarity with data manipulation techniques, including shape files, spreadsheets, and data reporting.
• Ability to demonstrate the company’s values and personal commitment to Safety Excellence.
• Self-directed, with strong initiative and the ability to take proactive ownership, anticipate problems, and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with area personnel and the GSS organization.
• Ability to support organizational change.
• Understanding of and commitment to diversity.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, GIS, Geography, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Geomatics/Mathematics.
• Utility GIS system experience and working knowledge of electrical utility distribution systems.
• Five years of Distribution GIS experience in a power utility company.
• Knowledge of Distribution field processes and tools such as Express Sketch, JETS, ARMS, DisIntel, and DistView.
• Clear understanding of the relationship between field processes and tools and data management.
• TCMS/ERT experience.
• Desire and ability for continued career growth and upward potential.
• Advocacy for GSS products, solutions, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Distribution Area personnel in using DistGIS, JETS, Express Sketch, DistView, and other mobile applications.
• Lead and direct GIS Technicians, including performance management, coaching, goal setting, training, and employee development.
• Collaborate with GSS leadership on goals, processes, and procedures to support organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide application support and one-on-one or group training to Distribution Area personnel.
• Ensure Distribution job postings are current, completed on time, and of high quality, including performing random quality-assurance checks.
• Coordinate priority data postings through the Hot Job (Proposed Features) and M.U.D. processes.
• Improve data quality in the Distribution area.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate resolution of customer-link issues, with a focus on KEY/CENS and customers enrolled in Notifi.
• Ensure proper administration of the Corporate Data Security Policy.
• Coordinate and grant access rights with the GIS administrator.
• Support SERP (Storm Restoration) activities.
• Coordinate the input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution data in accordance with GSS procedures and Southern Company’s GIS Data strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED