Mapping System Supervisor

POSITION TITLE: MAPPING SYSTEM SUPERVISOR

POSITION ID NUMBER: 8270

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO:SYSTEM PLANNING SUPERINTENDENT

PAY GRADE: 114 - $82347.20/YEAR SALARY

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT SALARY

KEY WORDS : SUPERVISOR LEADER ADMINISTRATOR CAD GIS SURVEY SQL QUERIES DATABASE ENTRY

JOB SUMMARY: This position supervises the provision of services related to GIS (Geographic Information System) Survey and CAD mapping for Okaloosa Gas Districts transmission and distribution facilities. Services encompass updating maintaining surveying preparing easements enhancing and providing GIS data maps CAD drawings queries and spatial analyses for operations and engineering personnel to ensure effective planning design operation maintenance and construction of the natural gas system.

Incumbents in this position will be held to the Districts Gold Standard for Customer Service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage the GIS Survey and CAD Services function to ensure that maps easements web maps/apps data schematics drawings are kept up to date with respect to transmission distribution and land base information. Direct and monitor the assignment of workload to ensure accurate and timely updates of maps data and drawings and ensure that Customer needs are met. Ensure that GIS Survey and CAD needs outlined in the Emergency Management Plan are fulfilled.
2. Establish and maintain an efficient organization. Determine human resource needs and select employees to provide the group with an appropriately staffed and diverse work force. Administer and monitor contracts related to any outsourcing for GIS CAD or Survey services.
3. Coach counsel and develop employees to maintain a highly skilled highly performing dedicated and motivated team focused on corporate goals. Provide employees with regular periodic performance appraisals. Ensure staff members maintain an appropriate level of technical competence.
4. Manage the preparation forecasting and control of the teams budget including salary administration approval and monitoring of expenditures and initiating actions to meet company and department goals.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal customers and leadership to understand their needs and objectives with a focus on commitment to excellent customer service. Maintain high-level knowledge of Okaloosa Gas District departments functions inter-relationships processes strategies problems critical success factors and goals. Consult with customers regarding GIS Survey and CAD mapping with respect to current and future technology and services.
6. Maintain a thorough knowledge of GIS Survey and CAD mapping standards and procedures and champion their use and understanding across Okaloosa Gas District. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in GIS technology. Research industry technology use GIS best practices and product capabilities.
7. Support the identification evaluation development and implementation of new GIS software and processes as appropriate to support corporate and departmental strategies and goals.
8. Other duties as assigned.

The preceding is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: Bachelors Degree in appropriate field preferred and may be considered in lieu of up to 6 years of related technical work experience. Appropriate degrees include disciplines such as Engineering Survey Geography GIS and Drafting.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: GIS Certification

Related Experience

: Minimum of ten (10) years of related technical work experience in progressively more complex assignments is required; a minimum of 4 years of the experience must be directly related to performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.

Preferred: Experience in GIS and CAD software platforms (e.g. Esri GE Smallworld Intergraphs G/Technology etc.) and natural gas utility mapping construction practices and work order concepts is preferred.

Supervisory Experience

: Minimum of (1) year team leadership providing direction and guidance to others.

Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Knowledge of DOT 49CFR Part 192 and PSC 25.12.
2. Organizational skills to schedule coordinate and oversee assigned equipment and human resources; capability to monitor and conduct quality control audits of work performed by employees to ensure system integrity regulatory compliance and public safety.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
4. Advanced knowledge and understanding of integrated GIS/GPS/CAD principles systems and technologies.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of employees and citizenry in a diverse community.
6. Advanced knowledge of cartographic principles and standards; experience with GPS and cartographic data collection techniques.
7. Ability to compile and integrate cartographic data from a wide variety of sources for inclusion in map manuscripts; skills to create edit and maintain geospatial data through use of GPS and digitizing techniques.
8. Management skills to maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure proper administration of activities. Selects develops trains motivates and evaluates the performance of assigned employees.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Required: Demonstrated leadership and management/supervisory skills plus the ability to interact effectively with associates at all levels are essential. A minimum of basic knowledge of GIS Survey and CAD mapping concepts is required.
2. Preferred: Proficiency with GIS and CAD software platforms (e.g. Esri GE Smallworld Intergraphs G/Technology etc.) is preferred. Knowledge of natural gas utility mapping and construction practices and work order concepts is also preferred. Knowledge of other natural gas utility applications such as work management or outage management is desirable.
3. Experience and knowledge of using personal computers with the ability to work in MS Office and other applicable software applications.
4. Must possess and maintain valid Florida drivers license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
5. Understanding of geographic statistical mathematical and computer science theory methodology applications and techniques.
6. Capacity to utilize current mapping technology.
7. Requires knowledge of cartographic geographic statistical and mathematical theory.
8. Skills to edit and process geospatial data; ability to develop and manage GIS databases and computer programs to support GIS functions.

OTHER FACTORS:

1. Must be appropriately attired for an office environment.
2. Regular attendance is essential.
3. May be required to work other than normal work schedule.
   1. STORM DUTY make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Okaloosa Gas District serves a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the companys rules and procedures.
4. May be required to work overtime with little notice.
5. Maintain the following relationships: Key Internal: Interfaces with all levels of company personnel. Works closely with System Planning Engineering and Operations departments in maintaining GIS data and improving printing and viewing of maps and engineering drawings. Works with Information Technology personnel and management as needed to maintain and improve GIS. Key External: Consults with customers vendors and other industry specialists.
6. Physical Effort: Requires walking driving bending stooping crawling climbing and moderate to heavy lifting. May require viewing and working on a computer for extended periods of time.
7. Working Conditions and Hazards: Works inside and outside. Exposed to rain and seasonal weather extremes. Exposed to fires toxic fumes electrical shocks from high voltage and dog bites. Must be able to work with power tools and other hazardous equipment.
8. DRUG TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS: Employees in this classification will be tested for illegal drugs in accordance with the Districts Drug Free Workplace Policy.

BENEFITS:

Okaloosa Gas Districts offers a competitive benefits package including:

BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee 92% employer paid for family

BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family

BCBS Vision

Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance 100% employer paid

Short Term Disability 100% employer paid

Long Term Disability 100% employer paid

Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Air Ambulance insurance

Pet insurance

Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years increases thereafter

Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based

11 Paid Holidays includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas

401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement (employer paid does not require employee contributions)

457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month

Health Fair 100% employer paid

Wellness Program w/ incentives

Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year

Uniforms 100% employer paid

Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program

Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil Summer Picnic Thanksgiving Lunch Annual Banquet/Holiday Party

and up to $3500 annual education reimbursement.

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Required Experience:

Manager