GIS Team Leader - Columbus, GA

Southern Company • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

The GIS Team Leader supervises and directs the work of three to five GIS Technicians within Geographic Solutions & Services, providing GIS support for Power Delivery. The role develops the team’s knowledge and skills in DistGIS, ArcPro, Express Sketch, ArcFM Mobile, DistView, DisIntel, and other mobile applications, and coordinates the input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution data in accordance with established work procedures and Southern Company’s GIS Data strategy. The position also supports Distribution Area personnel in the use of GIS applications, helps maintain Distribution data quality, and contributes to organizational goals, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with GIS.
• 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 settings.
• Analytical approach to problem solving and strong decision-making and adaptability.
• Ability to perform complex queries and create specialty maps.
• Familiarity with data manipulation techniques, including shape files, spreadsheets, and data reporting.
• Demonstrates the company’s Our Values behaviors and personal commitment to Safety Excellence.
• Understands and embraces the value of diversity.
• Self-directed, with strong initiative.
• Advocates for GSS products, solutions, and processes; anticipates problems and implements solutions.
• Maintains strong relationships with area personnel and the GSS organization.

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.
• Working knowledge of electrical utility distribution systems.
• Five years of Distribution GIS experience at a power utility company.
• Knowledge of Distribution field processes and tools such as Express Sketch, JETS, ARMS, DisIntel, and DistView.
• Understanding of the relationships between field processes, tools, and data management.
• TCMS/ERT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Distribution Area personnel 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, timely, and high quality, including performing random quality-assurance checks.
• Coordinate priority data postings through the Hot Job (Proposed Features) and M.U.D. processes.
• Coordinate data quality improvements in the Distribution area.
• Coordinate 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.

What This Job Offers

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