GIS Manager

The Position

The Digital Solutions department is seeking a GIS Manager. This position plans, organizes, and directs the work of a centralized GIS team. Manages complex GIS projects from initiation to implementation and resource availability to ensure service delivery. This position is responsible for developing long-term strategies for sustainable solutions, architecting system governance, strategic initiatives, process improvement, and policy development. Serves as a business liaison to technical personnel, vendors, and internal and external partners. Ensures data compliance and security throughout the system.

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to the classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all essential functions.)

Qualifications

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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

3 years of managerial, supervisory, or leadership experience;

5 years of experience in designing and developing geographic information systems, cartography, spatial analysis tools, or system administration practices;

College-level coursework in GIS, Information Management Systems, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field;

Geographic Information Systems Certification, such as GISP.

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3 years of managerial, supervisory, or leadership experience;

3 years of experience in designing and developing geographic information systems, cartography, spatial analysis tools, or system administration practices;

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Information Management Systems, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

Geographic Information Systems Certification, such as GISP, is preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license. Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment. .

Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found here (Download PDF reader).

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.