GIS Coordinator (Asset Management)

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DEFINITION

Perform a variety of complex professional duties in support of the development and management of Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Asset Management Program. Administers the Utility Network Model and applies solutions to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods and workflows. Serves as a liaison and point of contact amongst various departments such as Operations, Engineering, Finance, and others. Administers the design, development, and maintenance of the Agency’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Performs related duties at the direction of the GIS Manager.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class are responsible for conducting a wide range of responsible technical assignments in designing, developing, and maintaining the accuracy and quality of the Agency’s GIS Enterprise environment. Supports a wide variety of technological functions including solutions, applications, and analytical demands. Work of this class requires professional knowledge of the theory and principles of GIS, asset management, engineering and surveying, water utility operations, software, database manipulation, and product development and deployment. Follows the Agency’s Asset Management Program and Policy with established operations, engineering, and GIS methods, procedures, and standards. Make recommendations for the purchase of technologies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

May supervise GIS staff and receives general direction from the GIS Manager.

Examples Of Essential Functions

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

- Defines project scope and execution, track progress, goals, deliverables, detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets

- Coordination among team members, presenting to staff and keeping stakeholders informed

- Creates, modifies, and maintains the Agency’s GIS databases

- Utilizes knowledge of utility systems to identify and correct deficiencies in the Agency’s asset inventory

- Administers quality assurance and control of database updates and construction

- Develops, supports, and maintains asset management related data

- Recommends and participates in database and dashboard process improvements

- Troubleshoots and participates in software and database problem resolution

- Administers the Agency’s CMMS and GIS Enterprise environments

- Research industry trends, solutions, and best practices

- Ability to organize, plan, and complete relational database and software implementation projects effectively

- Record and track Asset Management workflow and procedures

- Serves as a technical professional to other departments and provides recommendations

- Designs processes between databases and applications that facilitate water system analysis and reporting

- Develops procedural manuals and technical guides

- Conducts technical training to technical staff and other users

- Performs other duties as required

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Positions within this class require light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 20-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

QUALIFICATIONS (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification) Education And Experience Option 1

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geographic information systems, surveying, computer science, civil engineering, business administration, economics, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of full-time technical experience which provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the job duties.

Option 2

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geographic information systems, surveying, computer science, civil engineering, business administration, economics, or a closely related field AND three (3) years of full-time technical experience which provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the job duties.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. GISP, PMP, and/or IAM professional certification is recommended but not required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

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The following are a representative sample of the KSA’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.) Knowledge Of

- Esri Utility Network Model

- Esri ArcPro software

- Water utility systems operation

- Autodesk’s AutoCAD software

- Innovyze and/or Aquanuity software

- CMMS technology and workflows

- Databases, preferably Microsoft SQL

- Geodatabase planning and design

- Object oriented programming language

- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills

- Visual basic and python programming language

- Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment

- Safe working practices

- Strong project management skills with a proven ability to set clear goals and design detailed plans against tight timelines

Ability To

- Deal courteously and tactfully with customers, Agency staff, and the public

- Effectively operate a personal computer and job-related software

- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities

- Work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects

- Establish and maintain working relationships

- Good verbal and written communication skills with the capability to clearly communicate

- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with a team

- Executing decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment

* Must Apply using the link provided

: Click Here to Apply!