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GIS Department Supervisor

DLC Resources
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Essential Functions:

Leadership & Development

  • Supervise the performance, development, and workload of the GIS department staff-
    • Manage the day to day schedules/activities related to employee management
    • Is a leader in the department and company supporting the values of the 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team model
  • Work with multiple departments to develop/help with their internal processes, as necessary or applicable
    • Meets with users to define needs, project requirements and project outputs
    • Implement GIS programs
  • Oversee multiple projects through completion for GIS department; Managing multiple project deadlines for external and internal clients
  • Oversight, training and supporting the GIS team
    • Organize team for GIS events/projects
  • Meet with clients as required and act as DLC’s GIS representative to determine client needs
    • Coordinates and assist with field consultation, included on site travel if required
  • Build Strong relationships inside and outside the organization

GIS Responsibilities:

  • Consult with internal operations to define and deliver specialized maps and other GIS related projects.  
  • Verify and follow up with collectors or data collections presented
  • Provide a vision and project clarity for long-term projects to departments
  • Using spatial analysis techniques to manipulate data for accuracy
  • Read plans and RFPs to produce accurate maps for bidding process.
  • Design/Create digital maps with multiple data sources
  • Transform/clean received data to its final desired form
    • Enter data, validate accuracy and maintain existing databases
    • Create new databases as needed for new data 
  • Digitizing, creating, maintaining, displaying and updating GIS databases
    • Maintaining databases for multiple department
    • Maintain and enhances GIS datasets/databases to evolving needs and resources
  • Managing digital library of maps in various files types
  • Analyzing data with current mapping software
  • Produce accurate maps and other representations of data for field activity
  • Ensure data accuracy by going out in the field to resolve conflicts
  • Work with support specialist for any reporting needs
  • Research, analyzes, and evaluates new GIS applications with emphasis on business needs
  • Managing GIS pro training modules and training needs
    • Develop process documentation on an ongoing basis
    • Overviewing/producing GIS training for new employees
    • Provide support and expertise for GIS application
  • Interface with consultants and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate approach in GIS functionality
  • Develop, design, implement, and maintain software GIS application utilization 
    • Design and create templates for survey reporting 
    • Configure, customize or develop GIS web applications 
  • Directly assists with complex projects and work flows as required  
  • Work with IT to ensure GIS technical functionality 
  • Meet with clients as required and act as DLC’s GIS representative to determine client needs
  • Support all oversized in-house printing for all departments on plotter
    • Ordering equipment and services for printer needs
  • Update PDF maps to DLC portal for client viewership
  • Analyzes and evaluates GIS program direction and procedure modification; develops or assists in developing policies and procedures for GIS processes.
  • Stay current with future trends in GIS technology; applies and documents new techniques as they are implemented
  • Regular attendance in an office environment

 

Job Skills/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a major in Geography or related field; or Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3 or more years of GIS experience
  • 2 or more years of supervisory experience - preferred
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a high-level understanding of concepts and techniques in Geographic Information Systems, mapping and database structures
  • Proficiency in ArcMap, ArcGIS Catalog, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Adobe Photoshop, Power Pivot 
  • Ability to work with a variety of employees at different levels of the organization to complete projects.
  • Ability to manage project plans to see all GIS projects through completion
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Online, Story Maps
  • Proficiency in Enterprise GIS database
  • Proficiency in ESRI or Data capturing application
  • Proficiency in computer languages (Model Builder, Python, Arcade Expression, HTML)
  • Knowledge of Crystal Reports
  • SQL database management
  • Ability to become an approved driver for DLC Resources