Sr. GIS Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. GIS Specialist

Posting Start Date: 11/14/25

Job Description:

Primary Role

Responsible for using GIS to create and maintain spatial and attribute data as well as GNSS field data collection support.

Key Accountabilities

- Use GIS to create and maintain spatial and attribute data following standard operating procedures and GIS editing best practices

- Responsible for obtaining quality GNSS data in the field for the purpose of supplementing and enhancing GIS and related systems of record

- Responsible for mentoring and training GIS Specialists on GNSS Technology

- Responsible for assisting users and other GIS Specialists with GNSS equipment issues, as well as monitoring reporting metrics

- Responsible for proactively engaging with the business on introductory GIS training, to include training on all GIS products and tools made available to end users (e.g., web maps), as well as any initial and/or refresher GNSS training

- Adhere to and supports standard operating procedures and GNSS best practices

- Continue to develop expertise in GIS. Participate in workshops, training, or vendor presentations introducing new and evolving GIS and GNSS technology

- Assist in development of GIS standard practices and procedures. Participate in user committees within AW for sharing GIS expertise

- Proactively provides active feedback to state GIS lead, as well as providing and soliciting input and feedback from other team members

- Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills

- Ability to review and identify missing, incorrect, or questionable input source GIS data, as well as identify and repair quality issues within existing GIS data

- Ability to conduct thorough reviews and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines

- Proficient level of understanding of water and wastewater network structures and can apply that knowledge to creating and maintaining American Water GIS data

- Solid foundation of GIS methodologies, ESRI software, geocoding techniques, data model formats, and data conversion practices

- Knowledge of GIS workflows, including desktop mapping, editing, and web and database applications

- Proficient understanding of GNSS technology, workflows, and best practices

- Familiarity with working in a versioned geometric network environment

- Proficient level of understanding of how to interpret and process a variety of source GIS inputs, to include GNSS data, construction as-builts (CAD and PDF), field sketches/comments (web submitted, paper, and/or verbal), and tabular data

- Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS suite of Products, specifically ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro with a focus on creating and editing GIS data

- Knowledge of GNSS Technology, specifically EOS and/or Trimble products

Experience/Education

- Associate’s degree or related experience

- Minimum 3 years’ experience with GNSS/GIS

- Utility experience preferred

Travel Requirements

- Periodic local travel; occasional national travel (e.g., User's conference, etc.)

Work Environment

- Indoor and outdoor environment

Other

Other Competencies:

Analysis and Problem Solving

- Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience

Influencing

- The ability to articulate an objective or idea in a compelling manner, so that others are persuaded to act on its merit

Intercultural Sensitivity

- Embracing and valuing differences in everyone. This includes the commitment to work constructively and collaboratively with all people in all aspects of our business

Organizational Awareness

- The knowledge and development of formal and informal business relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external to the organization, that enable business objectives to be accomplished

Sharing Knowledge & Expertise

- Drives business performance by developing and contributing specific technical or professional knowledge, skills and experience

Teamworking

- Is committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity with a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions. Demonstrates a professional attitude

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning