A. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Cartography, Computer Science or related discipline or the combination of another degree and professional experience in the GIS field
• FAA certified drone pilot is preferred
• GISP certification is preferred
• ESRI software experience must include:
• ArcMap 10.4 (or higher)
• ArcServer 10.4 (or higher)
• Enterprise Environments
• ArcGIS Online/Portal - including Webapp builder, enterprise logon administration, application and map creation and management, and updating and publishing map services
• Experience with geometric networks, versioning, and replicated databases
• Experience with multi-user geodatabases, attribute data structures, data acquisition, database construction, spatial analysis, metadata, editing attribute and graphical data, and QA/QC methods
• Experience with Python and/or Model Builder
• Experience with GPS data collection process and field data collection methods
• Microsoft software experience must include a working knowledge of SQL server and Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Experience implementing best security practices regarding data and applications
• Ability to train and provide technical direction to less experienced personnel
• 12 or more years of overall GIS experience preferred [minimum of 5 required]
• A minimum of 5 years in a position with supervisory responsibilities
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with GIS as it applies to the utility industry with preference to water/wastewater specifically

B. SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Ability to resolve problems and/or complaints.
• Ability to read scientific technical journals, technical manuals, maps, etc.
• Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries.
• Ability to think independently within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.
• Effective interaction with others within the organization.

D. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet residential policy requirements of a 45-minute radius and maintain that status as a condition of continued employment.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and good driving record.

• Perform database management (in coordination with IT Dept.); this may include, but not be limited to:
• Manage users and permissions
• Manage data backups
• Manage versions
• Perform database compression
• Create and maintain replications
• Perform data schema modifications
• Troubleshoot database or server performance issues
• Maintain GIS services and database connectivity
• Conduct periodic restoration tests to ensure data integrity and availability
• Develop and implement database and GIS backup retention policies and procedures
• Understand and implement best security practices regarding data and applications.
• Lead data management activities: this may include, but not be limited to:
• Data clean-up and validation
• Create and update meta data
• Develop and implement standard operating practices for this subject matter
• Develop and maintain relationships with external entities with whom data is shared.
• Oversee the maintenance of GPS equipment, including approximately 18 Trimble GPS receivers & corresponding data collectors, base station, and software.
• Identify, plan, and implement GIS projects which may involve, but not be limited to:
• New or modified means and methods for data collection and/or editing
• New or modified map interfaces and/or functionality
• GIS data migration and/or conversion
• Create solutions/edit solutions
• Knowledge with/utilize Python to create/maintain ESRI solutions
• Manage and maintain all mapping software and closely integrated software including, but limited to:
• ESRI - ArcMap Desktop, Arcgis Online and/or Portal, Insights, Survey
• Trimble – Unity
• Baseform
• Work order management software in the future
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with GIS Consultants who has historically performed or significantly contributed to many of the above tasks.
• Direct supervision of a team of GIS analysts and GIS interns.
• Other duties as assigned
  Requirements:
  JOB SPECIFICATIONS: specialized, technical, or practical knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities needed to perform the job. (degrees, certificates, licenses, or other bona fide job qualifications.)