GIS Manager

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the GIS Manager is responsible for the development, administration, and management of the BJWSA GIS Program. Responsibilities include direct supervision of assigned staff and all activities necessary to ensure successful administration of BJWSA’s GIS program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for development, integration, administration, and coordination of the BJWSA GIS Program and systems
• Lead GIS-related projects
• Manage ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, and Geocortex web applications, and GIS servers
• Design and maintain GIS geodatabases
• Assist with database administration (SDE and SQL Server), and manage 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 on implemented ArcGIS product stack including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Applications, and Geocortex.
• Oversee GIS requests through ticketing system: receive incoming work requests; assign tasks and set specific goals and deadlines
• Designs and/or supports GIS integrations with other business systems.
• Assist in developing GIS Program budget
• Make presentations regarding GIS Program activities and progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Remain current on latest trends in utility industry GIS principles, practices, procedures, standards, and technology
• Coordinates special maps, apps, and exhibits as requested by members of BJWSA management and Board.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:**Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS, or associated technical discipline accompanied with a GISP certification, or a Master’s Degree in Geography, GIS, or associated technical discipline. Minimum 7 years of GIS experience with 3 years in 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 & Pro), ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal and ArcGIS Online products. Experience maintaining data in an ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise versioned Geodatabase and/or branch versioning required. Experience programming and scripting with Python, SQL, Esri Model Builder. Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite of programs

Practical knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure with an emphasis on data gathering techniques, data collection, and analysis. Knowledge of asset information management systems; CMMS, CCTV

Ability to interpret complicated problems/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, software help files, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license. GISP preferred.

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.