GIS Supervisor

GIS Supervisor – Hybrid

OUC – The Reliable One is seeking a GIS Supervisor to lead the Technology division. The role is hybrid with two remote workdays per week and onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We are looking for an experienced leader with deep expertise in GIS who can provide technical oversight. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in utility operations, workflow management, and quality control for complex mapping.

• Supervise, train, and develop assigned staff, including preparing employee performance evaluations.
• Manage the work of the team by providing direction on day-to-day activities while ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and quality development and documentation standards.
• Participate in and/or recommend on employee hire, suspension, discharge, reward, and discipline.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the ArcGIS/ArcFM platform and the GIS as-built process workflow and standards.
• Plan, assign, track, review work, and balance workload of GIS technicians.
• Oversee Import/export data, map production-creation, and report creation processes.
• Develop and implement department policies and procedures related to GIS operations.
• Develop and monitor standards to ensure data quality.
• Refine GIS as-built workflow process as needed for maximum efficiency and high data quality.
• Participate in and help lead regular meetings with GIS Manager and staff.
• Assist in the instruction, motivation, and training of employees to promote teamwork, good work habits, and safe work practices.
• Work closely with GIS Technology Lead to establish technology needs.
• Enforce work standards and expectations as defined by GIS Manager.
• Assume partial responsibilities of the GIS Manager during his/her absence or at his/her direction.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with customers to understand needs and provide superior customer service.
  
  Provide oversight, direction, and support to GIS Technicians.
• Review work of GIS staff for completion, accuracy, and compliance; perform quality control checks.
• Provide updates of actions, accomplishments and project statuses to management.
• Develop and document standards for mapping; ensure adherence through continual training and verification.
• Develop and maintain reports of OUC infrastructure data from GIS to assist in capital planning, regulatory compliance, work planning, and data quality control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or other field of study where geospatial principles are applied.
• Minimum of five (5) years of substantial experience in the usage and configuration of Esri ArcGIS.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the electric and/or water utility industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a GIS Technician/Analyst or similar role.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading teams.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with Schneider Electric ArcFM GIS (preferred).
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, and usage of GIS.
• GIS Professional (GISP) certification (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Esri and Schneider GIS components.
• Familiarity with electric and water design and as-built drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Esri ArcGIS platform, ArcFM platform, MS Visio, Trimble GPS hardware & software.
• Leadership, project management, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consult internal and external contacts on matters requiring cooperation, explanation, and persuasion, and enforce laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Motivate, encourage, and develop employees.
• Effectively organize and prioritize projects and tasks.
• Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment.

• Competitive compensation.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• Hybrid Retirement Program: fully‑funded cash balance account, defined contribution with…