The GIS Solutions Manager manages all aspects of GIS, including cartography, data manipulation, geographic information analysis, and database management for wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage project development.
Requirements
- Manages GIS services within RES, including day-to-day activities, tactical and strategic planning, and provides support for work done by the GIS and Automation teams.
- Ensures quality of GIS products and data.
- Works with various divisions within RES to identify geospatial data, maps, and application requirements.
- Develops and manages all data development, data update, and quality assurance activities related to enterprise GIS.
- Becomes the primary data steward for North American GIS data.
- Researches new GIS technologies and implements technology per industry best practices.
- Evaluates GIS policies, procedures, and standards within the organization.
- Works with Global teams to develop standards and practices that work across regions.
- Implements long-term strategic planning for GIS in alignment with RES initiatives.
- Ensures that GIS workplan is in alignment with IT initiatives and plans.
- Oversees database maintenance, enhancements, and permissions, as well as Enterprise GDB data design.
- Oversees publication of data to ArcGIS Server, Portal, and ArcGIS online.
- Provides training to GIS and organizational staff as needed.
- Facilitates installation, maintenance, and support of desktop GIS software including ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, and ArcGIS Earth.
- Performs mapping and analysis workflows as needed to support day-to-day operations.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Strong knowledge of Python scripts to complete work assigned.
- Works with various methods to interchange CAD data with GIS data.
- Safety:
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
- Leadership:
- Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
- Manages one or more direct reports.
- Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
- Employee Development:
- Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
- Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development.
- Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
- Volunteer and Charity Matching
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
- Wellness Reimbursement
