Mgr Infrastructure GIS - 90354834 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

3d•$113,200 - $146,664•Onsite

About The Position

Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and employs over 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of passengers, employees, the public, and the operating environment is a priority. Amtrak's values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ and Core Capabilities of ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are central to its operations. This role involves planning, managing, organizing, supervising, and coordinating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions, directing staff, overseeing program needs, and ensuring adequate resources for the organization's GIS requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Science, Cartography, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
7 years GIS experience, preferably in the Transportation, Railroad, or Utilities industries.
Experience with the ESRI Product Suite (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, Network Analyst, Survey123, StoryMaps, etc.), and Linear Referencing Tools.
Analytical, statistical, computer systems and database experience.
Knowledge of GIS data types, relational database management systems (RDBMS), spatial analysis, and cartography.
Experience in a data processing environment with LiDAR and GPS collection tools.
Ability to collect, manage, analyze, model, and present geographic or spatial data.
Proficiency in programming languages, such as SQL and Python, to create GIS script customizations.
Able to effectively communicate with all levels of technological experience, including field and staff with no prior experience in using computer and mobile systems, to enable them to make the best use of data.
Experience managing teams and building team competencies.
Knowledge of geographic information systems
Understanding of current trends in the field of GIS; of GIS software and its capabilities
Skilled in all phases of project management
Ability to direct, train and evaluate personnel; plan and manage budget information; establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capability to develop and implement training programs
Sharp analytical skills to handle complex and challenging situations
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate organization-wide geographic information systems (GIS) functions and supervise assigned professional and/or technical staff engaged in tasks relating to GIS technology.
Plan, coordinate and facilitate GIS projects and activities, directing or performing related administrative fiscal functions, and integrating GIS technology throughout the organization.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to other areas inside and outside of the organization, and assist internal and external contacts to understand the information presented.
Serve as the expert on spatial technology matters and as a representative on external committees and work groups.
Create, adopt and modify GIS standards and procedures.