Supervisor GIS Services | T&D

Date: Feb 2, 2026

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1807

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The GIS Services Supervisor provides leadership, coordination, oversight, and direction to GIS Technicians and/or GIS Analysts for Geographic Information System (GIS) based mapping, data management, analysis, and solution delivery. Provides governance for utility asset and administrative data, such as transmission and distribution (T&D) network models, while acting as the business owner for key processes and integrations with the enterprise database and overall ArcGIS Platform. Drive for data integrity in GIS as critical system of record, in support of downstream enterprise systems (Maximo, ADMS, CYME, etc). Works with stakeholders to bring value through leveraging GIS as a system of engagement and insights to deliver GIS based web and mobile applications, spatial analytics, imagery analysis, geoprocessing automation, and other cartographic products. Develops and maintains department budget, processes, and procedures. Supports the GIS Manager with the GIS Intelligence strategy, directs staff to execute goals in accordance with the strategy, and evaluates performance against those goals

Minimum Requirements

- BS degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics or related field and seven (7) years of experience of GIS, mapping, analysis, cartography, and data analytics, or related experience with demonstrated leadership skills.

- Strong understanding of business processes and data.

- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and tie functional needs to GIS solutions.

- Demonstrated abilities in planning, organizing and delegating.

- Extensive familiarity with power line construction.

- Comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, customer service and operations standards, practices and procedures.

- Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills.

- Proficiency with ArcGIS, ArcFM, network model management, and Office 365

Major Accountabilities

1) Oversee a team of GIS professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure project success and promote professional development. Fostering a culture based on innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.

2) Develop and implement effective tactics for the efficient collection, editing, analysis, visualization, delivery, and management of spatial data and related solutions, adhering to department metrics for backlog volume, turnaround times, and solution delivery milestones.

3) Build and maintain strong relationships with peer leaders and primary stakeholders, understanding their needs, prioritizing initiatives, and providing tailored GIS solutions to optimize the management of electric utility infrastructure.

4) Manage end-to-end GIS processes and projects for internal customers utilizing agile principles, ensuring quality, timeliness, and value for the customers.

5) Lead and oversee GIS projects with a specific focus on asset management, ensuring the effective utilization of spatial data for infrastructure planning, operations, and maintenance.

6) Collaborate with GIS Manager, IT, and primary stakeholders on strategic planning and road mapping for leveraging GIS technology & intelligence to enhance decision-making processes.

7) Provides daily supervision, coordination, and mentorship of GIS personnel including individual coaching, development, and mentoring. Assists leadership in defining metrics, assesses staff performance against metrics, and conducts routine staff reviews. Performs recruiting and hiring for department resources.

8) Stay abreast of advancements in GIS technology and applications, and apply innovative solutions to enhance APS’s utilization of the ESRI ArcGIS suite of solutions and complementary software.

9) Assists in administering company policies and procedures related to area(s) of responsibility, ensuring staff and operational decisions comply with the policies.

10) Evaluate, leverage and oversee contract services when needed to create staffing flexibility and support department goals, while managing the department spend to meet budget expectations

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Flex Role:

This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work. Employees will have two options to choose from:

- APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.

- Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.

- Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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