Clean Water Services
GIS Supervisor
Clean Water Services, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, 97104
Salary :
$96,115.18 - $132,158.38 Annually
Location :
Hillsboro, OR
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Job Number:
24-70
Department:
Regional Utility Services
Program:
Development Services
Opening Date:
10/07/2024
Closing Date:
10/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
The Regional Utility Services department is seeking a GIS Supervisor. This position plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of staff assigned to GIS mapping. In addition, this position manages and enhances computerized GIS mapping applications, and provides functional and technical support to users. Actively works cross-departmentally and with partner organizations to seek-out opportunities for enhanced collaboration and business process improvement and manages process improvement initiatives. Ensures GIS databases are compliant with state and federal water quality permit requirements.
Essential Functions
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. Clean Water Services (CWS) may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
Provides programmatic oversight of the Planning & Development Services Division's GIS unit and applications used for managing sanitary and storm infrastructure, stormwater management facilities, natural resources, state and federal permit requirements.Supervises the work of technical and professional staff. Oversees staff development and performance including selection and training; preparation of performance appraisals, and development or improvement plans; resolves complaints and grievances; implements disciplinary actions.Assists in the selection of consultants and contractors; manages consultant contracts and monitors timeline, work performed, and expenditures.Coordinates with other departments on providing GIS support for data analysis and mapping of sanitary and storm sewer assets, stormwater management approaches, natural resources, regional planning, developer and capital project criteria, and population data. Gathers requirements and meets with users to identify project requirements and metrics providing technical recommendations.Serves as liaison to city and county staff, partner organizations, developers, consultants, and contractors relating to regional and local district GIS services and data. Represents CWS at meetings and technical user groups, plans and makes presentations and trainings explaining CWS GIS data, systems, and standards.Coordinates with Digital Solutions technical staff and department users to maintain and update systems and resolve complex problems and issues. Provides input on system upgrades and other changes including defining department requirements and manages process improvement initiatives.Prioritizes, plans, monitors, and forecasts resources needed. Provides administrative, logistical, and technical oversight by tracking work requests; managing records, files and databases; reviewing, preparing, and evaluating data. Monitors expenditures and operational accomplishments. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency or effectiveness and implements improvements.Stays current with GIS and related technologies to provide innovative ideas for development of custom solutions for the department.Acts as technical resource; develops and provides training and assistance to other CWS staff on processes and procedures. Collaborates and builds relationships with internal and external customers, vendors and other entities that share data with CWS.Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work related purposes.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:Esri's ArcGIS software suite including, desktop, mobile and web applications, spatial and hydrologic analyses, Python scripting, task automation, and related computer softwareAdvanced principles of data management and controlPrinciples of geodatabase design, remote sensing, mapping and cartographyPrinciples and practices of project development, scheduling, and managementBasic principles and practices of budget development and controlPrinciples of supervision, teambuilding and coaching techniques and practicesSKILL IN:Planning, organizing, directing and reviewing the work of technical personnelSupervising, developing, coaching, supporting, and evaluating staffGIS analysis and mapping applications, map productionProject management and process documentationGathering, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to form accurate conclusionsOrganizing and coordinating the work of technical personnel and consultantsUse of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databasesABILITY TO:Utilize ArcGIS analytical tools and applications to increase functionality of existing software, perform analysis of spatial and tabular dataDocument programs and procedures, produce clear and effective reportsIdentify business needs and devise innovative solutionsSimultaneously coordinate multiple projects efficientlyUnderstand, interpret, and enforce regulatory data compliance policies and cybersecurity agency controlsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS and other government officialsOperate effectively in a team environmentCommunicate technical concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.
5 years of experience in geographic information systems, data analysis, geodatabase management, engineering, planning, or a related field;
2 years of supervisory, managerial, trainer, mentor, team lead, or crew leader experience;
College level coursework in geographic information systems, data analysis, geodatabase management, engineering, information systems, planning, geography, environmental science or a related field.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity:Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.
Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found
Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.
$96,115.18 - $132,158.38 Annually
Location :
Hillsboro, OR
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Job Number:
24-70
Department:
Regional Utility Services
Program:
Development Services
Opening Date:
10/07/2024
Closing Date:
10/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
The Regional Utility Services department is seeking a GIS Supervisor. This position plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of staff assigned to GIS mapping. In addition, this position manages and enhances computerized GIS mapping applications, and provides functional and technical support to users. Actively works cross-departmentally and with partner organizations to seek-out opportunities for enhanced collaboration and business process improvement and manages process improvement initiatives. Ensures GIS databases are compliant with state and federal water quality permit requirements.
Essential Functions
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. Clean Water Services (CWS) may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
Provides programmatic oversight of the Planning & Development Services Division's GIS unit and applications used for managing sanitary and storm infrastructure, stormwater management facilities, natural resources, state and federal permit requirements.Supervises the work of technical and professional staff. Oversees staff development and performance including selection and training; preparation of performance appraisals, and development or improvement plans; resolves complaints and grievances; implements disciplinary actions.Assists in the selection of consultants and contractors; manages consultant contracts and monitors timeline, work performed, and expenditures.Coordinates with other departments on providing GIS support for data analysis and mapping of sanitary and storm sewer assets, stormwater management approaches, natural resources, regional planning, developer and capital project criteria, and population data. Gathers requirements and meets with users to identify project requirements and metrics providing technical recommendations.Serves as liaison to city and county staff, partner organizations, developers, consultants, and contractors relating to regional and local district GIS services and data. Represents CWS at meetings and technical user groups, plans and makes presentations and trainings explaining CWS GIS data, systems, and standards.Coordinates with Digital Solutions technical staff and department users to maintain and update systems and resolve complex problems and issues. Provides input on system upgrades and other changes including defining department requirements and manages process improvement initiatives.Prioritizes, plans, monitors, and forecasts resources needed. Provides administrative, logistical, and technical oversight by tracking work requests; managing records, files and databases; reviewing, preparing, and evaluating data. Monitors expenditures and operational accomplishments. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency or effectiveness and implements improvements.Stays current with GIS and related technologies to provide innovative ideas for development of custom solutions for the department.Acts as technical resource; develops and provides training and assistance to other CWS staff on processes and procedures. Collaborates and builds relationships with internal and external customers, vendors and other entities that share data with CWS.Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work related purposes.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:Esri's ArcGIS software suite including, desktop, mobile and web applications, spatial and hydrologic analyses, Python scripting, task automation, and related computer softwareAdvanced principles of data management and controlPrinciples of geodatabase design, remote sensing, mapping and cartographyPrinciples and practices of project development, scheduling, and managementBasic principles and practices of budget development and controlPrinciples of supervision, teambuilding and coaching techniques and practicesSKILL IN:Planning, organizing, directing and reviewing the work of technical personnelSupervising, developing, coaching, supporting, and evaluating staffGIS analysis and mapping applications, map productionProject management and process documentationGathering, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to form accurate conclusionsOrganizing and coordinating the work of technical personnel and consultantsUse of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databasesABILITY TO:Utilize ArcGIS analytical tools and applications to increase functionality of existing software, perform analysis of spatial and tabular dataDocument programs and procedures, produce clear and effective reportsIdentify business needs and devise innovative solutionsSimultaneously coordinate multiple projects efficientlyUnderstand, interpret, and enforce regulatory data compliance policies and cybersecurity agency controlsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS and other government officialsOperate effectively in a team environmentCommunicate technical concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.
5 years of experience in geographic information systems, data analysis, geodatabase management, engineering, planning, or a related field;
2 years of supervisory, managerial, trainer, mentor, team lead, or crew leader experience;
College level coursework in geographic information systems, data analysis, geodatabase management, engineering, information systems, planning, geography, environmental science or a related field.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity:Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.
Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found
Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.